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Buick Enclave

Buick Enclave Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Buick Enclave rather than another vehicle? TrueDelta will be providing this information in the form of "times in the shop" and, later, "lemon-odds" stats in addition to problem rates.

The latest Vehicle Reliability Survey results include Buick Enclave reliability information:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)Data Characteristics
YearMakeModel

Trips/Year
per 100

VehMonMon/VehOdo
2007GMC / Saturn Acadia / Outlook

86

Fewest         Most

1148657.69600
2008GMC / Saturn / Buick Acadia / Outlook / Enclave

44

Fewest         Most

1777614.34900
 

For all Vehicle Reliability Survey results and a table key, click here. New results quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Buick Enclave--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data will receive free access to the site's reliability information. Find out the details.

Buick Enclave Repair Histories

To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Buick Enclave repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both tbe Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:

Buick Enclave Repair Histories

Buick Enclave Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Buick Enclave's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Yes, this works out to about $250 per contract. Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

Be aware that, like many extended warranty providers, Warranty Direct does not pay for diagnostic charges and will only pay up to the "usual and customary" amount of labor, about $85/hour.

If you are unsure about the Buick Enclave's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

Buick Enclave MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Buick Enclave. Price the Buick Enclave.

Buick Enclave Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Buick Enclave and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Buick Enclave price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Buick Enclave.

Buick Enclave Dealer Price Quotes

Requesting dealer price quotes or buying a car through CarsDirect (ad in the sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car. Start by selecting a model in the "NEW: Get a Price" box at the top of the CarsDirect homepage.

For dealer price quotes in fewer clicks, select the make and model in the box to the right (via Autos.com, owned by CarsDirect).

Buick Enclave Fuel Economy

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Buick Enclave's real-world fuel economy.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting fuel economy data from owners of the Buick Enclave, with the intent of providing real-world fuel economy estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Buick Enclave Real-World Fuel Economy

Note: TrueDelta hasn't been collecting this data for long, so there are often just a few results in raw form.

Why (Not) the Buick Enclave? (reviews)

For car buyers' reasons for buying a Enclave--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Buick Enclave review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors. 

Buick Enclave Forums (TrueDelta partners)

For discussions of the Enclave by owners, visit:

EnclaveForum.net -- Buick Enclave forum

Buick Enclave Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Buick Enclave tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Buick Enclave--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

2008 Buick Enclave Specifications

Body4-door SUV
Wheelbase118.9
Length201.8
Width79.0
Height72.2
Fuel Capacity22.0
R1 Headroom40.4
R1 Shoulder Room62.0
R1 Hip Room57.4
R1 Legroom41.3
R2 Headroom39.0
R2 Shoulder Room61.4
R2 Hip Room57.0
R2 Legroom36.9
R3 Headroom37.2
R3 Shoulder Room57.4
R3 Hip Room48.3
R3 Legroom33.2
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.9
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
67.5
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.2
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2008 Buick Enclave 4-door SUV
Complex Feature Availability

TrimCXCXL
Standard Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 275@6600
TQ: 251@3200
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 275@6600
TQ: 251@3200
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWDAWD
Standard Tires255/65R18 tires255/60R19 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakers
Optional AudioBose audio system, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)Bose audio system, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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