2009 Buick Enclave consumer reviews

We had the Enclave for 3 years and put close to 70,000 miles on it in that short time. Multiple trips from NJ to Florida packed with wife, kids and Grandma. It was also our main family car, as the kids always demanded to take this car. We also used the trailer hitch A LOT to pull around a 4,500 lbs, 18ft, enclosed trailer and never had an issue - which was very impressive. We had to sell because we we now have a larger heavier trailer and needed a higher capacity tow vehicle.

I really wanted a vehicle similar to this for quite some time. Cross over style with third row seat. My husband and i test drove a few and this drives great. It honestly feels like a car. many of the crossover we test drove just felt really rough. plus it's beautiful. We were lucky enough to find a 2009 with excellent miles and a great package. i have a sister that has a fully loaded expedition and my not as fully loaded Enclave has more and better quality! I've only had it a few weeks so i pray it is as good to me as my small pre-family corolla was. So far though its great. LOVE MY ENCLAVE!!!

The car drives smooth and has a lot of power. Luxury and style inside and out. Very happy with this purchase. Dual moonroofs for passenger enjoyment. The kids love the dvd entertainment package. Captains chairs for easy access to the third row. Two tone leather interior. XM radio is a lot of fun. Only disappointing feature is the lack of carseat hooks in the third row.

Like everything about this car, except after two hours our bottoms hurt. These are cheap seats in an expensive automobile. We like to travel but are going to have to sell the car and get something with some cushion. Our children say it's uncomfortable so it's not our age. The interior is nice and it looks good and hasn't given us any trouble, just uncomfortable on road trips. A five hour trip is misery. I'm sad I have to sell my car.

This was a tough choice for us, purchasing a domestic car that is. We have driven Subaru's for over a decade and couldn't have been happier. What changed? We just needed more room for grandkids, etc... After two Outbacks and a Tribeca we decided to venture out and test drive some larger vehicles, all wheel drive of course. We researched and drove the new Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Chevy Traverse. To our dismay we were really not impressed with the Explorer, maybe we should have found one fully loaded to drive, we only drove a basic XLT and thought it sounded and handled like a truck. The Durango even worse. The three GM products were all more car like in handling and much roomier. Without much thinking the Enclave just stood out for quiet ride and comfort. It is just so much nicer inside also. We ended up purchasing a certified pre-owned, first time we have done that. New the Enclave we wanted was $45,000 and we thought that was more than we wanted to pay. We found a similarly equipped certified pre-owned for $31,000 and couldn't be happier thus far. It is a CXL-1 with AWD and trailer tow package, plus lots of other goodies like heated leather seats, parking assist, second row buckets, etc... The Enclave is a real luxury car with a ton of interior room, a very roomy third row that even adults can sit in comfortably, very nice ride and looks great inside and out. We are really pleased with this car but cannot say how the all wheel drive stands up to Subaru yet because we haven't been through a winter with the car yet.

Almost got through high school w/out a van or suv ... then our child joined the school dance team with the ensuing car pool for a ton of practices and performances. The seats are fairly comfortable though wide (no side support) and the head rest pushes your head downward at an odd angle. I use the inflatable lumbar bladder to change it to a more comfortable position. Interior is nice. Middle bucket seats conveniently and easily slide forward for 3rd seat access. Love that the middle bucket seats and their console, along with the third row split seat all fold flat for a HUGE cargo area ... when needed. The driving position is good though the pedals could be moved for improved foot/leg comfort (i'm 5'4"). Also like the hands free phone, nav system, and rear view camera.

I have a 2009 Buick Enclave CXL fully loaded. Sticker was $51,000 (nearly $7,000 more than my Lexus). The car is great as a family hauler as it does fit 7 pretty comfortable and still has decent room for storage in the back. Decent power and looks. The car rides incredibly smooth and quiet (Even Quieter than the Lexus GX 470 I traded in for it, but would still take the Lexus GX if I didn't need the extra passenger room). There are electrical battery problems as the car electronics always seem to be on. The car failed to start (apparently the batter was dead) on several occasions from the day we bought it and we needed a boost. My brother bought the 2009 Acadia (again loaded) and his car failed totally and a special engineer had to come in to figure out the problem. GM service is terrible and is the reason I will never buy a GM car again. I paid more for the enclave than for my Lexus ES and they treat me terrible at GM and like Royalty at Lexus. I get service on the Enclave that is supposed to take an hour and then they give me a Chevy Malibu (base model) as it is going to take longer and then they thought and then don't contact me. I had to call 5 times to talk to someone. After two days they still didn't work on it (oil change and heater washer fluid recall).They expected to keep the car for several more days while my family used this smaller terrible car. I bought the Enclave for its size to accomodate my family, don't they get it. They also try to bribe me with free oil changes in order to give them favorable reviews, of which I don't take because who cares about a $40 oil change when they treat me like dirt. The only reason I go back is due to warranty work, the same one over and over., Once that is done I won't go to another GM service center ever again (unless I have to). It is a shame as GM really did a good job on this vehicle.

I love my Enclave. Buick really put it altogether when they created this model. It is very stylish, sleek looking body, handles well, comfortable ride makes it one of the best crossovers on the road today. I've had a number of people approach me with nothing but compliments about it. Would I recommend the Enclave, you bet I would. But I really don't have to--its speaks for itself.

absolutely the best value for ur money! i looked at everything from mercedes benz to the mazdas. buick has taken the lead. i am very particular about what i buy as well as what i pay. wow! i am truly pleased with both. thanks buick.

I have drive all the imports and this is far better ride, more power more options better looking more room, why look at anything else, I own a Escalade and love that, now the 08 Buick mainly for the wife, now 56k trouble free miles gas mileage decent, 16 city 23 Hwy only slightly less than the sticker said, and thats with the Air on and 75 mph. rides grear very quiet and great quality never a mechanical problem only visits to the dealer are maintence like Tires Brakes and oil changes. Great job GM