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2008 Buick Enclave consumer reviews

$32,790–$34,805 MSRP range
side view of 2008 Enclave Buick
(85 reviews)
74% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 3.7
  • Value 3.9
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 3.7
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Buying a Buick is expensive I really didn't know :

It's a smooth riding vehicle but the parts are too expensive once the parts truck breaks down and too many defects in the truck a lot can be done to improve this vehicle on a scale 1 to 10 I will give this vehicle a four. I'm not saying that this is not a nice vehicle but, you really need to have money in order to drive this vehicle or purchase it. If you don't have the money don't buy it but overall it's a nice vehicle to have for a family as long as you have the money to keep the maintenance up on it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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I will never buy another buick enclave.

I loved ot at frist. Then one month after bringing it home the transmission went out and now 3 years later the engine has jumped time. I did all recommend services, I drive less the 10 miles a day and now I need a new engine. Never again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Smooth ride

The car rides great. It's very roomy and comfortable and stylish. Great size for a large family but also sporty enough for singles that like to go skiing and snowboarding like us.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Least reliable car I ever owned

Beautiful driving car for comfort but is the worst mechanically. Front end parts always going. Blew 2 engines so far and the 3rd is giving too many codes now. It has 280000 km on it. The transmission went at 120000 km.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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This whole car needs recalled

Lots of room but why a 3rd row seat that is so hard to get to..and why do the buttons all get really hot inside the car and smoke on and off for the ac...and why does the light for brakes flash on and off when there is nothing wrong with the brakes...and no shop can fix it without causing further electrical issues..the whole car needs recalled.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Smoothest vehicle I've ever drove

Love the way it runs, looks, and love that it's sporty yet spacious. Currently having issues with the rack and pinion/power steering pump. I'm seeing that it's a common problem yet unfortunately Buick has done nothing to address it. Minor issue with battery as well. When all is up and running the Enclave is an awesome vehicle and appealing to everyone from younger drivers to the elderly. Makes an awesome family vehicle as well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent Car inside and out

The car met all the things I would like for a new car. It is a Luxury style having all the bells and whistles with a second sunroof. It is big enough to fit all my family of 7. It is also all wheel drive which is great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My first purchased car

This car is very reliable and has so much room. I needed something to commute to school and this car is perfect. Drives smooth and looks sharp

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most disapponting purchase ever!

I feel as if I was conned into buying a car with a million things wrong with it. I feel as if the owner was aware of everything wrong with it and still sold it due us because he knew how badly we needed a vehicle

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Certainly an enjoyable, dependable vehicle..

Overall, great vehicle. Alternator went bad at 85,000 that is not impressive. Fun little thing for quick trips of 500 miles or more, much better gas mileage on interstate.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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