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I've had 3 Buicks and they were all great. The first I donated when it had 310,000 miles and I"ve had 2 Enclaves. They are extremely reliable, and except for making you look like you are middle aged grandparents, they look great.
@@billcape9405 I have worked for extremely big companies and they all have their products made in China. Look at the great Milwaukee Tool: There is no production in the USA for electronic tools since the Chinese company TTI purchased Milwaukee Tool 15 years ago. They are mostly built in China.
As a divorced mom with young kids, I ended up with a 89' Buick Skylark Wagon. It had big dent and 189,000 miles on it when I recieved it, and drove it for 3 years, to 240,000 miles. Ugly, but handled like a dream, especially in snow and ice.
To this day, I still drive the ONLY car I have ever owned - a 1990 LeSabre. Currently at 202,540 miles. I held a little party for it when the car rolled over to 200k with some fellow car enthusiast friends of mine - complete with a custom cake and all! Love, love, love that thing. Hope to find another one someday.
I used to be a GM guy. Active fuel management(cylinder deactivation) and auto start-stop, with no disabling button, moved me to Ford/Lincoln. My Lincoln engine runs on all cylinders and when I start the engine, I turn-off the auto start-stop feature using the touch screen. I don't have to purchase after-market products to accomplish either. GM ran me away as a customer several years ago. I used to like my Chevys, Pontiacs, and GMCs. They left me, I didn't leave them.
I basically abandoned GM after 2019 in my eyes. 2020 c8 though futuristic fast and amazing, is NOT a true corvette based on mid engine and all auto. It just went to a different market. The 2019 zr1 is basically the last amazing super car they make with a 7 speed manual. Their trucks aren’t what they used to be. And with their supposed voiced move to be “all electric” by 2030, completely capped any feelings I have toward their new lines. I’ll always be a GM guy in terms of Camaros GTOs G8s and the amazing corvette along with the older duramaxes all the Tahoes and Yukons/suburbans I grew up in … but I don’t think I’d ever buy new from GM or give them the time of day :(
Buicks are beautiful cars, and with regular maintenance, they'll treat you well. My parents had a 03 LeSabre until about 8 months ago, and only traded it in because the rear struts were literally rusting off the car (they live in Connecticut, so the road salt corroded the strut mounts practically off). When they traded it in, that car boasted a whopping 217,000+ miles, and they would have kept driving it had it not been for that issue. Nowadays, they have a 2014 and 2017 Buick LaCrosse, both of which have given them no issues. When it's time to replace my car, I'm hoping to get a Buick myself.
Between my 98 Regal and my wife's 2004 Stratus... I had to make several more repairs on her Dodge than my Buick. My Buick had 160k miles when I sold it... The Dodge had ONLY 70K MILES and the dealership paid x4 as much for it! 🤣 I feel sorry to whoever bought that car.
@@jasono2139dodge sucks. I had a 99 dodge Avenger that I bought in 2004 and I put it in reverse and then when I put it in drive it died and would not start. Don't remember what it was but it cost me $1300.00 to fix it. The engine idled ruff by the time it had 115,00 miles on it and I paid several people to fix it never could get it fixed. And one cold winter morning the driver side door handle broke after I had it 1 year so I always reached through the passenger side to open the door. Then one day at 158,000 miles another cold winter morning it just died on me while I was doing about 45mph and I had just enough to coast into the gas station. While I was making up my mind wether or not I was done with this car I decided to go into the gas station to get a coke. So I went to open the passenger side door and now THAT handle broke off so I threw it and said "I'M DONE WITH THIS CAR" then I brought an 09 Corolla in the fall of 08 now it has 139,000 miles and still runs like the day I bought it. And I went car shopping for my mom (she just wanted me to do it for her) and got her a 2015 Buick LaCrosse about 4 or 5 years ago have had no problems so far.
I never thought I would ever purchase a GM vehicle, but the Enclave has more passenger space, more cargo space, and more actual useable room behind the third row than any of the competition. It also has a dual-clutch AWD system that can send power to a single wheel if needed (which they stupidly got rid of starting in 2022), lots of tech and safety features, active suspension damping, is quiet, and has excellent power and handling. It's been a great vehicle so far and has had zero issues.
@@JOKER71791 Still great. It's a reliable daily driver, has been on several long trips, has been in the snow, hauled a trailer, and we've had no problems.
My late Father-Law was a 50 year mechanic and he loved Buick. He had two 1965 & 1966 Buick Skylarks and they never broke down plus they were smooth riding and both had the famous Buick V6 that got 25MPG HWY.
People complain about Buick not selling cars anymore, but all they did was go where the market was heading. Buick SUVs were outselling sedans. The original Encore ended up being Buick's best selling model for several years. I bought a preowned Encore GX and love it.
Hey sir, I'm thinking to buy a buick 2003, it has 147k mil with 2800$ it looks lik a new but a don't know if this kind of car good on gas or not because I want it for delivery And I'm not good at the cars so I'm confused...
Hi, I am thinking about purchasing a 2013 Buick encore. I was wondering how your experience with encore was/currently is. Is it reliable. Would you recommend it?
@@Manny-lc1mf My friend bought a 2014 Encore with 100K miles 4 years ago. It is a terrible car. The mechanic says each time he sees it is that the engine is way too small for the space it is in. Make sure you have a good mechanic bon standby if you get it. The dealership would be super expensive otherwise.
I have a 2021 Buick Encore Preferred AWD. I bought mine used from Enterprise Car Sales. 50k on it. Paid 16,000 est. I love this little crossover SUV. It’s quiet and very comfortable for someone like me who is taller and has bad knees.
We've got one of these. It's a lovely vehicle. Currently about 130,000 miles and no particular problems. Our other car is a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer with about 220,000 miles, also no particuar problems with it either. The enclave is AWD and the Trailblazer is 4WD. I do my own maintenance, I always change the transmission fluid, differential lube, transfer case lube, anti-freeze, and brake fluid (flush) on a regular basis and I think most people ignore those items. (They would have a happier life if they didn't)
We have a 2012 Buick enclave. It is one of the best vehicles we have ever on with 150,000 miles on it. Absolutely no problems. Rides quiet and very smooth. Hopefully the last another 50,000.
@@mooauto2388 We've got one of these. It's a lovely vehicle. Currently about 130,000 miles and no particular problems. Our other car is a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer with about 220,000 miles, also no particuar problems with it either. The Enclave is AWD and the Trailblazer is 4WD. I do my own maintenance, I always change the transmission fluid, differential lube, transfer case lube, anti-freeze, and brake fluid (flush) on a regular basis and I think most people ignore those items. (They would have a happier life if they didn't)
My 1st car out of high school was a Buick Wagon & it was awesome. Rode like a dream & the 350 cu-in V8 was indestructible & yeah my girlfriend & I taught each other about the birds & bees on the mattress I installed in the back.
We bought a 17 Buick Envision for our daughter and she loves it! She came out of a Honda Accord which gave her no problems, and it saved her life when she was rear ended at a traffic light by a tow truck doing 45. I did talk her into all wheel drive, but that because we live in Tennessee and our driveway alone is at a 19 degree incline!
You went from an Accord to an Envision? Why? Also, AWD is pointless where you live, just increases cost of repair and lowers mpgs. Most people don't need AWD, and I'm in Canada saying this...
@@rebeltvr6046 I don’t know. It’s what my my daughter saw and wanted. Meanwhile she’s put about 38,000 miles on it with only needing a set of tires on it, so she's pretty content.
@@Mr6384 Okay, so you have a good transmission. As long as that holds up, and I'm sure your daughter drives carefully, looks like you have a good deal. If it was your son, he might drive the transmission to the ground.
Very entertaining, manic, video Scotty! Got a riddle for you. I'm a retired motor mechanic. Was born about a quarter mile away from where Mr Buick was born! Worked in a garage about 100 yards away from where Mr Buick was born and used to, regularly, walk past the house he was born in. In my 50 years in the trade I never worked on a Buick! How can that possibly be?
I have had a Buick Roadmaster (a real Land Yacht). Had a indestructible 350 FI. For a tank, it would get 24 MPG on the hwy. Wife wanted a newer car. That was followed up with a Buick Park Avenue. It had a 3800 V-6. We loved that car. It got destroyed at a stop light after it was rear ended by a 16 yo driver talking on his cell phone.
I owned 3 Buicks in a row, LeSabre, Lacrosse, and a Lucerne each one had the 3.8 engine one of the best engines ever made. Buick not making cars anymore I think was the wrong move to make. We finally switched over to a GMC Terrain and got rid of it with 59,000 miles. Got rid of it because it was having problems, we listened to Scotty and now we have a 2021 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 four-wheel drive. We just turned 13,000 miles and I hope to have this vehicle for a very long time.
Love my gently used pre-owned '17 Enclave over the any year GMC Acadia that I thought that I wanted. The cool colors and ambiant lighting is beautiful.
Have a 1999 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4wd Diesel for odd jobs. 752,135 miles original engine & Turbo. Most Ladies take a look. Run the other way screaming 😱 Freddy Kruger! Also have a 2016 Buick Enclave. 231,000 miles. Beautiful car!!!çp
Enclave and Acadia. Both have same engines. And they both are horrible...you don't want one over 7yrs old. Those both have timing chain failures. Oil leaks. Which if you're not a person that checks your dipstick ever.... You will have a locked up engine eventually
The last good Buicks were the LeSabres and Park Avenues. Anything with the 3.8 in it basically. I own an 02' LeSabre now that my wife drives and I drive my 90' Bonneville (basically a LeSabre). The Bonneville also has the 3.8 and 350K miles now.
My Dad bought Buick for nearly 40 years and typical of GM stop making this high quality vehicle in America. The 3800 engine series in most mechanics opinion is the most reliable 6 cylinder ever built.
The Buick Lesabre was my dad's first new car in 1967 with the famous 400 cubic inch V8! Learned to drive it at 13 years of age! Oh the memories for me and my dad who is still around at '92 God bless him, he helped me pass my driving test with flying colors because of that "Previous Experience."
Scotty! I just now learned your grandpa was a Buick guy! POURED out a double shot for him! my whole childhood was Buicks and Cadillacs, The Buicks had EVERYTHING that the Cadillacs had, BUT were CONSISTANTLY less problematic AND were thus some of the best LOVED and remembered cars! I have an Avalon now because it's essentially the "modern" equivalent of what a Buick WAS.
growing up in very early 60s it was cadillacs/buicks/imperials/studebakers/nash/ anglia/ and more-those were the days life was so much less complicated. also hudsons/ramblers/
During my run selling cars, I had a LeSabre for my demo for a couple months. Magnificent ride and nothing but comfort. But the mere sight of standing next to a Buick then got you auto enrollment in the AARP demo.
My Grandfather had a 60's LeSabre. One if my sister's friends would get car sick because it was TOO SMOOTH. did it have an oil pressure transmission or something strange like that? Also the brakes grabbed violently after a rainfall
Hubby & I just bought a 2016 Buick Enclave for 13,900 about a month ago. We got an awesome deal on it, has most of the same features as the 2021 model except we have the drop down DVD player in place of the moonroof. We’re currently getting ~26mi MPG, which is a LOT more than we’re getting with our two other older vehicles. No complaints! 50k mi warranty, great driving SUV, QUIET on the interstate. I’m in love 🥰
Amazing car. I just got passed down a 2002 Buick Regal LS. It’s all damaged because of extreme neglect and it still runs like a champ. The engine is in top notch condition regardless of the abuse the poor thing received. Thankfully I’m restoring it and making it a steez mobile
Vicks Vapo-Rub works great to keep everything away. Mice, rats, squirrels, cats etc. The menthol really offends them. I buy a bunch every fall when I put my motorcycles away for the winter. I put holes in the lids and hide the bottles in my saddlebags, on the engine, under the dust cover on the seats, on the shelves in the shed, in my tool box, on the floor, etc. I also keep them in my cellar. I smear it inside the engine compartment of my Jeep too. The stuff is cheap and it works.
I just bought a new 2022 Enclave because I have a young family (3 kids ages 4-7). We love it-I bought it because it has the most space of any three row SUV (cargo space is very good, most 3 rows including the Toyota have non-existent cargo space). Since purchasing, I have also found that I love the engine power (I go 80 mph without realizing), the quiet and smooth ride, the lane assist and safety features, the cameras, the wireless charging, the climate control, etc. HIGHLY recommend one of these to anyone with kids. Seats 7 comfortably.
careful with high speeds,i have a 2023 and they are still boats and the quick handling for such a large vehicle could be dangerous,the front half and back half are not perfect equal weight, i drive 70 when no one near me,otherwise 60.
Buick family here. I have a 2015 Regal Turbo and my wife has the 2019 Enclave Avenir. We love our Buicks. I hope I can get a last year Regal GS sportback in a few years.
In '92 my parents were car shopping for my mother. I was consulted. I strongly recommended she get a Honda Acoord Sedan. She ended up buying a Buick Skylark Sedan ("because it had more power"/acceleration). They got to know their Buick dealer really well over the next 5 years. My dad told me privately some years later "he was overruled". And so it goes.
Friend who was Toyota Corporate Manufacturing Technician ( seatbelt specialist yes, there is one at Toyota any way) she got one of these over a Toyota Van.
I learned to drive in 1989 Buick park avenue. I absolutely loved that car. Ugly brown with a vinyl top. It had the opera lights on the sides along with a power antenna and a weird auto closing trunk - I used to get pissed when people slammed it. It had a “concert sound II” sound system - I had the cd adapter that you put in the cassette deck to play my disc man. The 3800 engine was a so awesome. Not really a fast car, but it was reliable, the transmission shifted flawlessly, and it rode Ike an absolute dream. When I was 18 and me and my buddies wanted to go out we took “the old man” car and loved every minute of it. My dad had Buicks from the 1950’s until he died in 2003. He bought his first and only new car in early 2003 - a brand new park Avenue - he was able to drive it once before he succumbed to cancer. My mom had that car for 18 years…. The only reason it didn’t last longer was due to the salt on the roads in the northern US…. Engine and transmission still shifted smooth. Buick still holds a place in my heart as cheesy as that sounds.
I got a 2007 Buick Lacrosse with the 3800 series 3. 110k miles. Runs like brand new. Paid $5k cash about 4 years ago. Only issue was a thermostat replacement and a couple of door locks went bad. Good torque.
I’ve always loved Buicks ever since I was a little kid. I had a 92 century in high school and a 94 Regal too. I bought a 2014 Verano a few years ago and was in love with it! So reliable and I felt safe driving it, especially in the winter. I put 100k miles on that Verano. It always ran beautifully… until a few days ago when I’d let my mom borrow it for a week and the engine blew due to lack of oil. I’m so sad about it! I just keep looking at it sitting out in the driveway and wishing I could put the key in and drive it again but alas, she’s done for.
Maybe have a new engine installed. The cost of a used vehicle is insane for last 3 years and they have high miles about to go any day. The car most likely had an issue that caused the oil to leak or burn off quickly causing it to go . Or leaking or evaporation of water / coolant.
What engine did you have in your Verano? 2.0 or the 2.4? I have the same model year Verano but with the 2.0 Turbo and it's been a reliable fun car to drive. She now has 230,400 km's (143,163 miles) on her and using redline 5w30 for the oil and d6 atf fluid for the tranny.
When I was living in Kansas City I had to trade in my Mustang because it was so dangerous in the snow. I got a 2005 Mercury Sable with a 3 liter V-6 engine, front wheel drive. It was like a snow plow. I could go through almost any snow. I agree with Scotty you don’t need all-wheel drive on the street.
I am with you on buying used. Ten years ago, I saved about 16k, by buying a used MDX which had about 45k miles. New one cost about 46k, and I paid 35k for used. Still running perfectly. I did the same thing with at least two other cars.
I've been looking at these they seem like a nice suv. Most of the reviews I've read are pretty good. The one thing you must do is keep up on maintenance items. I'm planning on trading in my older (2004) Lincoln Towncar and get a +/- 2015 Enclave. Had to get Scotty's thoughts on these first. The guy knows his stuff!! Looks like it's a go for 2023.. 😂
Just got a low milage 2012 Lacrosse in showroom condition for a great price. Crossing my fingers that it will live up to the claims of reliability. It drives like a dream!
Amen! Had '92 also. I could drive 11 hours and not be beat to death. Overlook the fitment of doors and panels, and I could enjoy power, comfort and 20+ mpg! Go figure.
@@Wheelman151 absolutely people still don’t understand when I tell em how good this car is on gas you know 5.7 and all. I can steer the car with a finger!!! ✌🏽
The difference between Buick and Toyota when it comes to technology and infotainment systems is staggering. Toyota looks like they pulled their infotainment system out of the early 2000's, where GM/ Buick is up to date and modern. I got rid of my 2020 Rav 4 for a Buick Encore GX. It's a better car all around. I will never buy another Toyota again. Then again, Buick is considered/marketed as a "premium" or "luxury" brand where as Toyotas are not.
I'm with you Scotty! I bought my 2015 Lexus GS350 F-Sport AWD used, Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) from a Lexus dealer here in Massachusetts. The original owner, from MA as well, bought it for $59K to have it as their "Winter car" at their Florida residence. 4 years later I bought it for $32K with only 26,500 miles on it. Lucky me! It was in literally brand-new condition, garaged and well maintained. I love driving it every day, and sometimes I have to pinch myself that I could afford to buy a Lexus after 3 decades of Mazda ownership.
I had a 2008 Enclave. It was fully loaded and 36k new. We had it for 9 years and 152k miles before the transmission went out. Decided to donate to charity rather than putting in a new transmission. It was a good vehicle, but I was meticulous about oil changes and other fluid changes.
That meticulousness may have been the cause for it going out. Some of the GM transmissions are better off just adding fluids to them, not flushing the system entirely.
Surprising, the 2008 enclave had loads of problems and was generally very unreliable. I have a 2012 enclave which is much better, lots of the issues with the original enclaves were fixed after the 2011 models.
I had a 1969 Buick Skylark four door, light green. Someone ran into it that came through a blinking stop sign. It was my Dad's car. He hand washed it every weekend.
I've had 3 Buicks. A 71 Skylark, 95 Roadmaster, and a 94 Roadmaster, the Roadmasters went 300,000 and 250,000 on the Original Engines. The only Brand that I have more of, is Cadillac. I am on #6 currently. I did buy a new Toyota Camry, got rid of it 3 weeks later, very uncomfortable. My O8 STS with a bigger engine got better economy. Sold the Toyota to my Brothers Friend, it was a constant Headache for him, and it fella part after 7 yrs. The STS was still running fine when it got written off 11 weeks ago
Being from the north I can't possibly disagree harder on avoiding awd. As a basic matter of risk management, being able to control your vehicle in slippery conditions seems to make a hell of a lot of sense. Have to weigh out the cost of the awd vs the risk of catastrophic damage to your vehicle (or passengers, drivers and other people on the road) if you lose control of the vehicle.
@@millerkiller6496 I've never lost control of my vehicle but assuming everyone will just "learn to control better" is like the stupidest way to look at anything. Using awd cuts down on wrecks and pileups in the snow its a no-brainer.
Just bought two GX Encore 2024... safety measures are absolutely outstanding! Very happy with all the features it has. We do have all wheel drive, if you live in Colorado in the Rocky Mt, this is an excellent choice! I always said I would have nothing but a Chevy, I am impressed with this vehicle. Ours are turbo, it gets up and goes. I have no regrets but do wish it was more room to hold 5 inside, it comfortably holds 4. Working for a dealership and being a sells consultant, I would tell you to never buy used, you don't know for sure what you are getting into and they are marked up for a reason...you are over paying! You know what you get when you buy new and last yrs model's are usually marked down making them affordable.
Bought a used 2019 in 2020 before the used car spike, it's a great car, was in the 30k range, traded in an old 08 Enclave for it. Didn't think us middle aged people would like a "grandparent" car, but it's great, you can hear the kids all the way in the 3rd row, and spoils us to the lack of road noise. New model is getting much better gas mileage, ~400mi to a tank, not bad for this guy with a lead foot!
Every year for the last 40 years the GSCA (Gran Sport Club of America) has hosted a car show/drag race featuring fast Buicks. If you want to see GN's and GS's in action, the Nationals is the place to be!
Oh Scotty, you make me laugh every time I look at your videos. You are a trustable and dependable reviewer. I take your word ALL THE TIME! Thanks for all your work
Although I realize GM drops the ball on a lot of stuff, I have to say my GMC Acadia has been good to me for years. And my dad had The 1993 GMC suburban for 30 years run like a champ!
I have a 2022 buick encore with 34006 miles man ill tell you one thing this buick is awesome an very unique it just makes me happy every time i get in ..iv been doing mechanic's for 46 yrs an to me its so easy to maintain trust me ..but just drive with love
I just thought I would chime in about my Chrysler 2014 300c (70/K). My brake control module went out. It departed with my Forward Warning, my Cruise Control, and lastly, my Anti-lock Brakes. So I went to the local dealer and was informed that this part was not available and it would take 2-3 weeks to send off my module and get it repaired. Then they dropped the hammer, $2200 for the repair but hey, they could rent me a car for $35/day+. I went online and found an overnight repair shop that would accept MY module. Since it is MY module NO CODING would be required. If true how can they charge so much? Since I was the MIA/POW coordinator for this State, I find it hard to buy Japanese or German Products. That's why this vid is of interest to me.
On my second Enclave, a 2021 Avenir. Bought my first one, a 2013, brand new. Sold it with 36K miles on it in 2021 and used that as a down for the new one. Best CUV in the business. We can afford to drive anything but I always loved Buicks.
I swear i saw an Avista in the parking lot of a local supermarket here in ft. lauderdale, about 2 weeks ago. I did a double take because it was so beautiful. I had not heard of the Avista, but i know what i saw. That was a sexy, sleek, 2 door coupe with the Buick logo on the trunk lid.
I am on my 2nd Enclave, a 2021. I buy the cheapest model. I've been very happy with my Enclaves. Quiet and comfortable. My dad used to drive big Buick cars.
If you ever start getting offers, take one and ditch GM. And the 3800 wasn't always what people say. There's brand loyalty with anything but hey if you can live with it, hey that's cool. Right now we're lucky to have what we have.
@@Elaine-vf3kd I have to agree with him. Everyone I know who’s had these or any other GM on this platform, they had nothing but problems after 50,000 miles. Expensive problems that required an engine out repair or just major involvement. The last good car Buick made was probably the 08 ish Lacrosse right before they phased out the 3800 engines. They’ve been on a decline for a last decade or so.
You can flip the switch at the bottom to turn off the camera and then it functions like a regular rearview mirror. Although I don't know why you would want to unless you are in certain weather conditions. If it's raining pretty hard, or the vehicle is very dirty, it can be blurry. In those cases, I switch it off and use it like a regular mirror.
I have an XT5, I think that is the Cadillac version of this. It gets very good Gas Mileage. I permanently disabled the Auto Stop, doing that made it very nice to Drive. The extra Gas will cost a Lot Less than Starters, Batteries, and Flexplate Ring Gears Electric Parking Brake, never used the old mechanical one, so I haven't even pressed that Button. I park it for the Winter, and drive the rusted 94 Buick Roadmaster
" If you don't need allwheel drive don't get all wheel drive ! " Your right , Scotty . Its just more crap to break and if you damage one tire youre supposed to replace them all !
@@colechapman3382 I live in the Snowbelt of wny aka as Buffalo . You can get thru winter with front wheel drive on an SUV , just fine . Ive been doing it for years .
Glad he went with the all weather mats. That's an option most folks don't go for, but there's nothing better at protecting your interior carpet, and no aftermarket mats fit as well as factory all weathers. when I was a Buick GMC salesman, I always worked all weathers into every deal. Customers always thanked me.
That is a nice vehicle. My sister has an b enclave she bought used for 25,000. She just paid it off early and she has really liked the vehicle. And has had a few long trips from Nevada to California but always very comfortable driving. She does have the regular maintenance when required and does take care of keeping car always clean inside and out. She is very diligent about taking care of things we both learned from my parents and that is like me I have had the same car for 39 years and not anal about maintenance but I always take care of either myself or a good mechanic that I have had do work on all my vehicles for the last 33 years and I plan to drive this car up to the day I leave this earth.
A dealership near me has a 2011 buick lacrosse for 5k with 120k miles on it with a lifetime warranty included with their dealership. Thinking about getting now after this video
I used to only buy Buicks, but then in 2007 they started making junk. I had the 1993 Park Avenue Ultra, 2001 LeSabre, 2005 LeSabre. The LeSabres never broke down. Then I bought a 2007 and 2008 Buick Lucerne and all that thing had was problems. I have switched to Honda now and I am sure liking getting 36 mpg.
The best buicks like your Park Avenue and LeSabres were made in Buick City, that mega 1 million squarefoot manufacturing facility in Flint, MI. They built great stuff there through the 90's but the Asian Competition (Honda, Toyota, and now Kia/Hyundai) still crushed them through their competitive advantage. Any Buick made in the ~20 or so years is a Chinese car made with Asian componenets.
@@MVBT My brother has a 2010 V-6 Honda Accord sedan. That is a big car. That thing is as roomy in the back seat as a lesabre. It only gets 25 mpg. I actually bought a 2008 Honda Fit and get 36.5 and I use it as a pickup. I can haul chevy silverado engines and transmissions and a fully assembled 20 ton hyd. shop press in the back. It's actually a pretty peppy car for having a little 1.5L engine in it.
We have two 2014 premium enclaves. They are absolutely beautiful inside and make the new ones look like junk. They, like he said, are absolutely luxury cars. Wood trim, European style LED accent mood lighting, heated and cooled seats... AND LOTS OF POWER! they get great gas milage for what they are. I get on average 19-20 mpg in the city and 27-30 on the highway Their cargo storage is okay, not great, but if I really wanted that I would have bought a Suburban. The articulating headlights are awesome and the overall comfort for long distance driving is excellent. They designed these cars with cross country travel in mind. A.C. works better than great and it heats up quickly too though here in Texas we don't have that much opportunity for the heating. Visibility all around the car is pretty good and the backup camera is the best we've ever had. Stero sounds fantastic and the engine and transmission are so quiet sometimes I have to see if the car is still running when I am at a stop, even with the radio off. Having the remote start is nice to get the AC going in the dead of summer and the circulation is more than sufficient even way in the third row for rear passengers. They thought of everything with these cars. Too bad they cheapened the interiors so bad on the new models. Ours in comparison to the new ones make them look like economy models. THE ONLY BAD THING... AND IT IS SERIOUS...is that you MUST check the oil frequently. These cars lose oil through a vent hole in the head or something and as a result can run low causing timing chain issues. Also, YOU MUST change the oil every 3500 to 5000 miles. These cars are picky and don't like to be ignored. You will pay dearly if you don't stay on top of the maintenance.
Exactly. I have a 2012 enclave and it’s a great reliable car AS LONG as you take good care of it and stay on top of maintenance. Everybody who says the 3.6 V6 is junk simply can’t maintain their stuff properly, lol
our 97 Riviera Supercharged was the best car I have ever had. I know Toyotas are good cars, but not 1 Japanese living in Japan is paying my salary. No support for them.
After nearly 3 decades of buying Jeep Grand Cherokees, we bought a 2022 Buick Enclave Sport Turing SUV. The best damn car I ever drove, all things considered. Bought it used with 13000 miles on it and the pricing was less than similar 2022 Traverses. Just know there are deals, even during this used car pricing craziness, on late model Enclaves with plenty of warranty left on them.
I always wanted a Buick (probably because of the old school station wagon my grandfather had growing up). I however, opted for the Buick Encore GX and have had issues with it since I purchased it. When I reached out to Scotty's team they suggested that I get a CRV and 4 years later I'm thinking I should've done that. Now you're mentioning a Highlander that just might be my next vehicle.
I love your videos Mr Kilmer! I could honestly listen to you tear apart any shitty product or rip off scheme on earth. It's a breath of bitter air that we all love. 🍻
The smaller Buick Encore is basically a Daewoo, & it's built by GM Korea ,the mid-sized Buick Envision is made in China & the full size Buick Enclave is made in USA, actually Buick still makes 4 door sedans,but they are only sold in Korea & China, they still make the Buick Lacrosse for overseas markets
Buick allure 2005 CXL all options with only 121 thousand kilometers, with no rust, seats 5 super comfortably and still gets 9.5L/100km and I just got it for $3.5k 😁 best purchase I've ever made, rides like a dream, smooth 4 speed auto transmission, quiet, but very tight and sporty steering, and easily goes 0-60 in 8 seconds for a "Land-Boat" it feels like I'm driving on rails, I'd say as good as a Scion Tc2
I have a 2012 Buick Enclave with 219,000 miles. But it’s had a gamut of repairs to get it there. Power steering pump, alternator, water pump, both rear wheel bearings. And of course a big repair to fix the transmission shudder… a torque converter. I also have to change the oil every 3-4K because some of the direct injection engines burn oil… which mine does. But the body and interior are holding up great. Quiet and rides nice.
Have a 2022 model. Great appointments and one can get spoiled. Had an initial issue with transmission “stuttering/shuddering”. Dealer eliminated the problem by changing out the transmission fluid with a heavier formula.
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I was just thinking when Tiger Woods drove the Rendezvous, then his marriage fell apart and ... 🤔
I've had 3 Buicks and they were all great. The first I donated when it had 310,000 miles and I"ve had 2 Enclaves. They are extremely reliable, and except for making you look like you are middle aged grandparents, they look great.
Another GM failure always looking to kill any great build vehicle 🚜🚑 especially when it' comes to profit. $$$$$
@@billcape9405 I have worked for extremely big companies and they all have their products made in China. Look at the great Milwaukee Tool: There is no production in the USA for electronic tools since the Chinese company TTI purchased Milwaukee Tool 15 years ago. They are mostly built
in China.
@scottykilmer Will a 2000 LeSabre headlights assembly fit a 99 park avenue base model
As a divorced mom with young kids, I ended up with a 89' Buick Skylark Wagon.
It had big dent and 189,000 miles on it when I recieved it, and drove it for 3 years, to 240,000 miles.
Ugly, but handled like a dream, especially in snow and ice.
@@DigitalDissident She might find lower mileage engine easy.
My very first car was a 1984 Buick Skylark. Brown box on wheels.
You are a smart woman.
My first car was an 89 buick skylark, loved that car!
My first car was a 64 Buick Skylark
To this day, I still drive the ONLY car I have ever owned - a 1990 LeSabre. Currently at 202,540 miles. I held a little party for it when the car rolled over to 200k with some fellow car enthusiast friends of mine - complete with a custom cake and all! Love, love, love that thing. Hope to find another one someday.
Amazing job taking care of it!
hell yea brother, my 1994 lesabre still runs perfectly but I live right on the ocean so it is starting to rust out.
A LeSabre with the Corvette hood!
I got a 00' lesabre with 135k miles got it at 125k dont plan on getting rid of it im only 21 too but I know about sleeper cars
And its amazing condition no rust!
I used to be a GM guy. Active fuel management(cylinder deactivation) and auto start-stop, with no disabling button, moved me to Ford/Lincoln. My Lincoln engine runs on all cylinders and when I start the engine, I turn-off the auto start-stop feature using the touch screen. I don't have to purchase after-market products to accomplish either. GM ran me away as a customer several years ago. I used to like my Chevys, Pontiacs, and GMCs. They left me, I didn't leave them.
Same
actually all opels can turn off auto start stop
I basically abandoned GM after 2019 in my eyes. 2020 c8 though futuristic fast and amazing, is NOT a true corvette based on mid engine and all auto. It just went to a different market. The 2019 zr1 is basically the last amazing super car they make with a 7 speed manual. Their trucks aren’t what they used to be. And with their supposed voiced move to be “all electric” by 2030, completely capped any feelings I have toward their new lines. I’ll always be a GM guy in terms of Camaros GTOs G8s and the amazing corvette along with the older duramaxes all the Tahoes and Yukons/suburbans I grew up in … but I don’t think I’d ever buy new from GM or give them the time of day :(
Sadly, your Ford will leave you too. 😢
Bet you say the same about your ex-wife
Buicks are beautiful cars, and with regular maintenance, they'll treat you well. My parents had a 03 LeSabre until about 8 months ago, and only traded it in because the rear struts were literally rusting off the car (they live in Connecticut, so the road salt corroded the strut mounts practically off). When they traded it in, that car boasted a whopping 217,000+ miles, and they would have kept driving it had it not been for that issue. Nowadays, they have a 2014 and 2017 Buick LaCrosse, both of which have given them no issues. When it's time to replace my car, I'm hoping to get a Buick myself.
Between my 98 Regal and my wife's 2004 Stratus... I had to make several more repairs on her Dodge than my Buick.
My Buick had 160k miles when I sold it... The Dodge had ONLY 70K MILES and the dealership paid x4 as much for it! 🤣
I feel sorry to whoever bought that car.
My 05 buick century has over 300k and it still treats me right. Can't go wrong with a buick!
@@jasono2139dodge sucks. I had a 99 dodge Avenger that I bought in 2004 and I put it in reverse and then when I put it in drive it died and would not start. Don't remember what it was but it cost me $1300.00 to fix it. The engine idled ruff by the time it had 115,00 miles on it and I paid several people to fix it never could get it fixed. And one cold winter morning the driver side door handle broke after I had it 1 year so I always reached through the passenger side to open the door. Then one day at 158,000 miles another cold winter morning it just died on me while I was doing about 45mph and I had just enough to coast into the gas station.
While I was making up my mind wether or not I was done with this car I decided to go into the gas station to get a coke. So I went to open the passenger side door and now THAT handle broke off so I threw it and said "I'M DONE WITH THIS CAR"
then I brought an 09 Corolla in the fall of 08 now it has 139,000 miles and still runs like the day I bought it.
And I went car shopping for my mom (she just wanted me to do it for her) and got her a 2015 Buick LaCrosse about 4 or 5 years ago have had no problems so far.
Have a 2017 AWD Premium LaCrosse, fully loaded, sharp looking rocket
I just bought my 2nd Buick. (1st one was in 98) I love it so far. The only option it does not have is an auto lift gate.
I love this guy. Such passion and personality in his profession. The whole channel is a blessing.
My wife got 2011 Buick enclaves with 16500 still love it still drive and very confortable
I never thought I would ever purchase a GM vehicle, but the Enclave has more passenger space, more cargo space, and more actual useable room behind the third row than any of the competition. It also has a dual-clutch AWD system that can send power to a single wheel if needed (which they stupidly got rid of starting in 2022), lots of tech and safety features, active suspension damping, is quiet, and has excellent power and handling.
It's been a great vehicle so far and has had zero issues.
Just bought my enclave. Incredibly comfortable and a dream to drive.
How is it 7months later?
@@JOKER71791 Still great. It's a reliable daily driver, has been on several long trips, has been in the snow, hauled a trailer, and we've had no problems.
We have 160,000 miles on our 2013 Enclave. I had to replace a water pump two years ago, other than that it’s been a great car. Still drives like new.
What year did you buy? I'm considering buy one that's a few years old.
My late Father-Law was a 50 year mechanic and he loved Buick. He had two 1965 & 1966 Buick Skylarks and they never broke down plus they were smooth riding and both had the famous Buick V6 that got 25MPG HWY.
People complain about Buick not selling cars anymore, but all they did was go where the market was heading. Buick SUVs were outselling sedans. The original Encore ended up being Buick's best selling model for several years. I bought a preowned Encore GX and love it.
Hey sir, I'm thinking to buy a buick 2003, it has 147k mil with 2800$ it looks lik a new but a don't know if this kind of car good on gas or not because I want it for delivery And I'm not good at the cars so I'm confused...
Hi, I am thinking about purchasing a 2013 Buick encore. I was wondering how your experience with encore was/currently is. Is it reliable. Would you recommend it?
@@Manny-lc1mf My friend bought a 2014 Encore with 100K miles 4 years ago. It is a terrible car. The mechanic says each time he sees it is that the engine is way too small for the space it is in. Make sure you have a good mechanic bon standby if you get it. The dealership would be super expensive otherwise.
@@Lots3say really appreciate the response I did more research on the encore and crossed it off my list of first cars.
I have a 2021 Buick Encore Preferred AWD. I bought mine used from Enterprise Car Sales. 50k on it. Paid 16,000 est. I love this little crossover SUV. It’s quiet and very comfortable for someone like me who is taller and has bad knees.
We've got one of these. It's a lovely vehicle. Currently about 130,000 miles and no particular problems.
Our other car is a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer with about 220,000 miles, also no particuar problems with it either. The enclave is AWD and the Trailblazer is 4WD.
I do my own maintenance, I always change the transmission fluid, differential lube, transfer case lube, anti-freeze, and brake fluid (flush) on a regular basis and I think most people ignore those items. (They would have a happier life if they didn't)
We have a 2012 Buick enclave. It is one of the best vehicles we have ever on with 150,000 miles on it. Absolutely no problems. Rides quiet and very smooth. Hopefully the last another 50,000.
Me too
That is not true I'm a mechanic and i can tell you that 3.6 is one of the worse engine I've seen same thing with the transmission
@@mooauto2388 true. But you know even known bad cars will have the rare one that goes for a long time with little problems. It’s a crap shoot really.
@@mooauto2388 We've got one of these. It's a lovely vehicle. Currently about 130,000 miles and no particular problems.
Our other car is a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer with about 220,000 miles, also no particuar problems with it either. The Enclave is AWD and the Trailblazer is 4WD.
I do my own maintenance, I always change the transmission fluid, differential lube, transfer case lube, anti-freeze, and brake fluid (flush) on a regular basis and I think most people ignore those items. (They would have a happier life if they didn't)
The 3.6L will last if you change the oil regularly. Same for the transmission if fluid is changed at 60,000, 120,000 & 180,000 miles.
My 1st car out of high school was a Buick Wagon & it was awesome. Rode like a dream & the 350 cu-in V8 was indestructible & yeah my girlfriend & I taught each other about the birds & bees on the mattress I installed in the back.
Haha. We over the pond had to settle for a small volvo estate.. Lol
We bought a 17 Buick Envision for our daughter and she loves it! She came out of a Honda Accord which gave her no problems, and it saved her life when she was rear ended at a traffic light by a tow truck doing 45. I did talk her into all wheel drive, but that because we live in Tennessee and our driveway alone is at a 19 degree incline!
You went from an Accord to an Envision? Why? Also, AWD is pointless where you live, just increases cost of repair and lowers mpgs. Most people don't need AWD, and I'm in Canada saying this...
@@rebeltvr6046 I don’t know. It’s what my my daughter saw and wanted.
Meanwhile she’s put about 38,000 miles on it with only needing a set of tires on it, so she's pretty content.
@@Mr6384 Okay, so you have a good transmission. As long as that holds up, and I'm sure your daughter drives carefully, looks like you have a good deal. If it was your son, he might drive the transmission to the ground.
Very entertaining, manic, video Scotty! Got a riddle for you. I'm a retired motor mechanic. Was born about a quarter mile away from where Mr Buick was born! Worked in a garage about 100 yards away from where Mr Buick was born and used to, regularly, walk past the house he was born in. In my 50 years in the trade I never worked on a Buick! How can that possibly be?
You were an electric motor mechanic.
I have had a Buick Roadmaster (a real Land Yacht). Had a indestructible 350 FI. For a tank, it would get 24 MPG on the hwy. Wife wanted a newer car. That was followed up with a Buick Park Avenue. It had a 3800 V-6. We loved that car. It got destroyed at a stop light after it was rear ended by a 16 yo driver talking on his cell phone.
Ya after 1996 they went down hill
I owned 3 Buicks in a row, LeSabre, Lacrosse, and a Lucerne each one had the 3.8 engine one of the best engines ever made. Buick not making cars anymore I think was the wrong move to make. We finally switched over to a GMC Terrain and got rid of it with 59,000 miles. Got rid of it because it was having problems, we listened to Scotty and now we have a 2021 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 four-wheel drive. We just turned 13,000 miles and I hope to have this vehicle for a very long time.
Lasabre, lacrosse and Lucerne had the 3.8L in it.
@@isuzuaxiom9576 yes my bad I meant the 3.8 I will edit that.
Love my gently used pre-owned '17 Enclave over the any year GMC Acadia that I thought that I wanted. The cool colors and ambiant lighting is beautiful.
Have a 1999 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4wd Diesel for odd jobs. 752,135 miles original engine & Turbo. Most Ladies take a look. Run the other way screaming 😱 Freddy Kruger!
Also have a 2016 Buick Enclave. 231,000 miles. Beautiful car!!!çp
Enclave and Acadia. Both have same engines. And they both are horrible...you don't want one over 7yrs old. Those both have timing chain failures. Oil leaks. Which if you're not a person that checks your dipstick ever.... You will have a locked up engine eventually
Question how are you doing with the Buick looking to purchase one of the same year as yours in 2024
The last good Buicks were the LeSabres and Park Avenues. Anything with the 3.8 in it basically. I own an 02' LeSabre now that my wife drives and I drive my 90' Bonneville (basically a LeSabre). The Bonneville also has the 3.8 and 350K miles now.
I loved those Bonnevilles! Last of the true land yachts!
My Dad bought Buick for nearly 40 years and typical of GM stop making this high quality vehicle in America. The 3800 engine series in most mechanics opinion is the most reliable 6 cylinder ever built.
@Tone Dawg My brother called those Preo Jizms. lolol
facts!
The Buick Lesabre was my dad's first new car in 1967 with the famous 400 cubic inch V8!
Learned to drive it at 13 years of age! Oh the memories for me and my dad who is still around at '92
God bless him, he helped me pass my driving test with flying colors because of that "Previous Experience."
Scotty! I just now learned your grandpa was a Buick guy! POURED out a double shot for him! my whole childhood was Buicks and Cadillacs, The Buicks had EVERYTHING that the Cadillacs had, BUT were CONSISTANTLY less problematic AND were thus some of the best LOVED and remembered cars! I have an Avalon now because it's essentially the "modern" equivalent of what a Buick WAS.
growing up in very early 60s it was cadillacs/buicks/imperials/studebakers/nash/ anglia/ and more-those were the days life was so much less complicated. also hudsons/ramblers/
During my run selling cars, I had a LeSabre for my demo for a couple months. Magnificent ride and nothing but comfort. But the mere sight of standing next to a Buick then got you auto enrollment in the AARP demo.
My Grandfather had a 60's LeSabre. One if my sister's friends would get car sick because it was TOO SMOOTH. did it have an oil pressure transmission or something strange like that? Also the brakes grabbed violently after a rainfall
I live in a town that is dominated by seniors and many of them drive Buicks (sedans and SUVs). Cadillacs and Mercurys are common too.
Who cares. World's best secret. If nobody has the guts to buy a great car then you do it and stick it to 'em.
😂😂😂
Buick saw how Scotty just ripped off everybody elses beauty cover so they decided to bolt theirs down just to aggravate him ..
I could just picture the rap section now we don't want them to reveal the secrets of the engine on camera we must
Hubby & I just bought a 2016 Buick Enclave for 13,900 about a month ago.
We got an awesome deal on it, has most of the same features as the 2021 model except we have the drop down DVD player in place of the moonroof.
We’re currently getting ~26mi MPG, which is a LOT more than we’re getting with our two other older vehicles. No complaints! 50k mi warranty, great driving SUV, QUIET on the interstate. I’m in love 🥰
Buick used to be great. My sister still has my dad's old 2000 Buick Regal, it still runs and drives fine, probably because it was made in Canada! 🤣
It’s just a rebadged Chevy Impala, with a slightly different body style.
Amazing car. I just got passed down a 2002 Buick Regal LS. It’s all damaged because of extreme neglect and it still runs like a champ. The engine is in top notch condition regardless of the abuse the poor thing received. Thankfully I’m restoring it and making it a steez mobile
@@ytr8989 Funny you should say that, my dad bought a ninth gen Chevy Impala after giving his Buick to my sister!
------------------------- Regal aka GNX ....
It probably has the 3800 motor.
They say that it’s the best motor ever made
Vicks Vapo-Rub works great to keep everything away. Mice, rats, squirrels, cats etc. The menthol really offends them. I buy a bunch every fall when I put my motorcycles away for the winter. I put holes in the lids and hide the bottles in my saddlebags, on the engine, under the dust cover on the seats, on the shelves in the shed, in my tool box, on the floor, etc. I also keep them in my cellar. I smear it inside the engine compartment of my Jeep too. The stuff is cheap and it works.
I just bought a new 2022 Enclave because I have a young family (3 kids ages 4-7). We love it-I bought it because it has the most space of any three row SUV (cargo space is very good, most 3 rows including the Toyota have non-existent cargo space). Since purchasing, I have also found that I love the engine power (I go 80 mph without realizing), the quiet and smooth ride, the lane assist and safety features, the cameras, the wireless charging, the climate control, etc. HIGHLY recommend one of these to anyone with kids. Seats 7 comfortably.
careful with high speeds,i have a 2023 and they are still boats and the quick handling for such a large vehicle could be dangerous,the front half and back half are not perfect equal weight, i drive 70 when no one near me,otherwise 60.
Buick family here. I have a 2015 Regal Turbo and my wife has the 2019 Enclave Avenir. We love our Buicks. I hope I can get a last year Regal GS sportback in a few years.
No 6spd option on the last year's of the regal gs.
In '92 my parents were car shopping for my mother. I was consulted. I strongly recommended she get a Honda Acoord Sedan. She ended up buying a Buick Skylark Sedan ("because it had more power"/acceleration). They got to know their Buick dealer really well over the next 5 years. My dad told me privately some years later "he was overruled". And so it goes.
in the 50s and 60s buick was a lux alternative to cadillacs and imperials,in spanish neighborhoods they are more plentiful than elsehere, good cars.
I absolutely Love Buicks!! My dream car is this Enclave! But its 55 to 60 k I guess I can dream
Friend who was Toyota Corporate Manufacturing Technician ( seatbelt specialist yes, there is one at Toyota any way) she got one of these over a Toyota Van.
I was huge Buick fan when I was a kid in 1970’s. My first car I bought when I finished Basic Training in 1982 was a 2 dr 1978 Buick LaSabre
I learned to drive in 1989 Buick park avenue. I absolutely loved that car. Ugly brown with a vinyl top. It had the opera lights on the sides along with a power antenna and a weird auto closing trunk - I used to get pissed when people slammed it. It had a “concert sound II” sound system - I had the cd adapter that you put in the cassette deck to play my disc man.
The 3800 engine was a so awesome. Not really a fast car, but it was reliable, the transmission shifted flawlessly, and it rode Ike an absolute dream. When I was 18 and me and my buddies wanted to go out we took “the old man” car and loved every minute of it.
My dad had Buicks from the 1950’s until he died in 2003. He bought his first and only new car in early 2003 - a brand new park Avenue - he was able to drive it once before he succumbed to cancer. My mom had that car for 18 years…. The only reason it didn’t last longer was due to the salt on the roads in the northern US…. Engine and transmission still shifted smooth.
Buick still holds a place in my heart as cheesy as that sounds.
Did it have the portholes on the side of the hood? Can’t be a Buick without the portholes on the hood.
I learned to drive a 1953 Buick Special with a straight 8 engine and 3 speed transmission.
I got a 2007 Buick Lacrosse with the 3800 series 3. 110k miles. Runs like brand new. Paid $5k cash about 4 years ago. Only issue was a thermostat replacement and a couple of door locks went bad. Good torque.
I’ve always loved Buicks ever since I was a little kid. I had a 92 century in high school and a 94 Regal too. I bought a 2014 Verano a few years ago and was in love with it! So reliable and I felt safe driving it, especially in the winter. I put 100k miles on that Verano. It always ran beautifully… until a few days ago when I’d let my mom borrow it for a week and the engine blew due to lack of oil. I’m so sad about it! I just keep looking at it sitting out in the driveway and wishing I could put the key in and drive it again but alas, she’s done for.
If she only drove the car for a week the oil being low was your fault not hers …
remember the riviera???
Maybe have a new engine installed. The cost of a used vehicle is insane for last 3 years and they have high miles about to go any day. The car most likely had an issue that caused the oil to leak or burn off quickly causing it to go . Or leaking or evaporation of water / coolant.
What engine did you have in your Verano? 2.0 or the 2.4? I have the same model year Verano but with the 2.0 Turbo and it's been a reliable fun car to drive. She now has 230,400 km's (143,163 miles) on her and using redline 5w30 for the oil and d6 atf fluid for the tranny.
When I was living in Kansas City I had to trade in my Mustang because it was so dangerous in the snow. I got a 2005 Mercury Sable with a 3 liter V-6 engine, front wheel drive. It was like a snow plow. I could go through almost any snow. I agree with Scotty you don’t need all-wheel drive on the street.
I think Buick is still good
Tell that to my Buick rendezvous
3800 were good 👍
Love my 2007 Buick lacross
😂😂😂😂😂
My 2012 enclave is quite good, IF taken care of properly
I am with you on buying used.
Ten years ago, I saved about 16k, by buying a used MDX which had about 45k miles.
New one cost about 46k, and I paid 35k for used.
Still running perfectly.
I did the same thing with at least two other cars.
You also made the best decision by buying a Honda
Math is hard...
I wish I could save 16k by spending 11k less.
@@dr7477 The dude is a genius!
@@dr7477 Lmfao 😂😂
I've been looking at these they seem like a nice suv. Most of the reviews I've read are pretty good. The one thing you must do is keep up on maintenance items. I'm planning on trading in my older (2004) Lincoln Towncar and get a +/- 2015 Enclave. Had to get Scotty's thoughts on these first. The guy knows his stuff!! Looks like it's a go for 2023.. 😂
He said used, lol.
Watching this guy makes me miss my uncles in Brazil even more! 😅😢😅
Such fun guy! God Bless you, sir! ❤
Just got a low milage 2012 Lacrosse in showroom condition for a great price. Crossing my fingers that it will live up to the claims of reliability. It drives like a dream!
My mom has a 2012 she’s owned it since 2016 no problems at all! I think she had a problem with the start stop feature that’s about it
a horse is even better 50 mi per 1/2 bushell
Caynne in the engine bay is genius. I'm doing it in my truck that I have stored today!!!
Nothing like my 92 Buick road master!!! Drivers like a dream
I sell everything else before that beast ✌🏽
I am keeping my '90 TBird until I no longer drive.
Amen! Had '92 also. I could drive 11 hours and not be beat to death. Overlook the fitment of doors and panels, and I could enjoy power, comfort and 20+ mpg! Go figure.
Yup ,they ride like a Caddy ,but didn't break down like a caddy
@@Wheelman151 absolutely people still don’t understand when I tell em how good this car is on gas you know 5.7 and all. I can steer the car with a finger!!! ✌🏽
The difference between Buick and Toyota when it comes to technology and infotainment systems is staggering. Toyota looks like they pulled their infotainment system out of the early 2000's, where GM/ Buick is up to date and modern. I got rid of my 2020 Rav 4 for a Buick Encore GX. It's a better car all around. I will never buy another Toyota again. Then again, Buick is considered/marketed as a "premium" or "luxury" brand where as Toyotas are not.
Toyota for me was never taylored for tall North American people!
Always have to unfold myself getting out!
I'm still kickin' myself for not holding on to my 2004 Buick Century. It was a land boat. I shoulda just kept it and let it be the beater.
I'm with you Scotty! I bought my 2015 Lexus GS350 F-Sport AWD used, Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) from a Lexus dealer here in Massachusetts. The original owner, from MA as well, bought it for $59K to have it as their "Winter car" at their Florida residence. 4 years later I bought it for $32K with only 26,500 miles on it. Lucky me! It was in literally brand-new condition, garaged and well maintained. I love driving it every day, and sometimes I have to pinch myself that I could afford to buy a Lexus after 3 decades of Mazda ownership.
I had a 2008 Enclave. It was fully loaded and 36k new. We had it for 9 years and 152k miles before the transmission went out. Decided to donate to charity rather than putting in a new transmission. It was a good vehicle, but I was meticulous about oil changes and other fluid changes.
That meticulousness may have been the cause for it going out. Some of the GM transmissions are better off just adding fluids to them, not flushing the system entirely.
Surprising, the 2008 enclave had loads of problems and was generally very unreliable. I have a 2012 enclave which is much better, lots of the issues with the original enclaves were fixed after the 2011 models.
@@Gambit22003 I don’t think so, the transmission is a known weak point with the Lambdas of that vintage.
I had a 1969 Buick Skylark four door, light green. Someone ran into it that came through a blinking stop sign. It was my Dad's car. He hand washed it every weekend.
Wow, ppl suck! ☹🥲 Love my 2016 Buick Verano, I'd buy it twice but turbo next time! 😊😁
My father was always a blue collar Chevy man. But in his retirement his last car was a 1990 Buick station wagon.
My 09 enclave cxl fwd made it to 230k miles. And it just broke down on me 2 days ago. So I bought a new model and I love it
Scotty, I don't even own a car. But I very much enjoy your channel. May you go on for years.
I've had 3 Buicks. A 71 Skylark, 95 Roadmaster, and a 94 Roadmaster, the Roadmasters went 300,000 and 250,000 on the Original Engines. The only Brand that I have more of, is Cadillac. I am on #6 currently. I did buy a new Toyota Camry, got rid of it 3 weeks later, very uncomfortable. My O8 STS with a bigger engine got better economy. Sold the Toyota to my Brothers Friend, it was a constant Headache for him, and it fella part after 7 yrs. The STS was still running fine when it got written off 11 weeks ago
Being from the north I can't possibly disagree harder on avoiding awd. As a basic matter of risk management, being able to control your vehicle in slippery conditions seems to make a hell of a lot of sense. Have to weigh out the cost of the awd vs the risk of catastrophic damage to your vehicle (or passengers, drivers and other people on the road) if you lose control of the vehicle.
No, you just need to learn how to drive more carefully in poor conditions. I too am from the North
But yes the risk of loss of control is reduced greatly depending on your tires
@@millerkiller6496 I've never lost control of my vehicle but assuming everyone will just "learn to control better" is like the stupidest way to look at anything. Using awd cuts down on wrecks and pileups in the snow its a no-brainer.
AWD doesn't help you slow down, brake, or turn to avoid a crash. Good snow tires do.
@@loden888 That’s right
Just bought two GX Encore 2024... safety measures are absolutely outstanding! Very happy with all the features it has. We do have all wheel drive, if you live in Colorado in the Rocky Mt, this is an excellent choice! I always said I would have nothing but a Chevy, I am impressed with this vehicle. Ours are turbo, it gets up and goes. I have no regrets but do wish it was more room to hold 5 inside, it comfortably holds 4. Working for a dealership and being a sells consultant, I would tell you to never buy used, you don't know for sure what you are getting into and they are marked up for a reason...you are over paying! You know what you get when you buy new and last yrs model's are usually marked down making them affordable.
Bought a used 2019 in 2020 before the used car spike, it's a great car, was in the 30k range, traded in an old 08 Enclave for it. Didn't think us middle aged people would like a "grandparent" car, but it's great, you can hear the kids all the way in the 3rd row, and spoils us to the lack of road noise. New model is getting much better gas mileage, ~400mi to a tank, not bad for this guy with a lead foot!
I can’t believe you have a good opinion of Buick ( an American car) just unbelievable, good job.
The last great car Buick built was the 1987 Buick Grand National.
87 GNX... last of it's kind!!!
Had one in high school .. grew up on dirt bikes .. riding style didn’t translate to the automobile.
💯 and you can't touch a GNX for less than $100k
Every year for the last 40 years the GSCA (Gran Sport Club of America) has hosted a car show/drag race featuring fast Buicks. If you want to see GN's and GS's in action, the Nationals is the place to be!
Aw yeah! 👍
Oh Scotty, you make me laugh every time I look at your videos. You are a trustable and dependable reviewer. I take your word ALL THE TIME! Thanks for all your work
Buick is the only GM car that I'd even consider!
Although I realize GM drops the ball on a lot of stuff, I have to say my GMC Acadia has been good to me for years. And my dad had The 1993 GMC suburban for 30 years run like a champ!
We have an Acadia, the only problem we've had is the HID headlamps. They are ridiculously expensive. You have to remove the front tires to replace.
@@gregoryhumphrey2831 what year? Mines 2015 (love the head room and LEDs)
@@MCGaar ‘14
When we were in China a few years ago, the only "American" cars we saw were Buicks. There were more Bugatti Veyrons than all American brands combined.
I have a 2022 buick encore with 34006 miles man ill tell you one thing this buick is awesome an very unique it just makes me happy every time i get in ..iv been doing mechanic's for 46 yrs an to me its so easy to maintain trust me ..but just drive with love
I love my Buick lacrosse
I just thought I would chime in about my Chrysler 2014 300c (70/K). My brake control module went out. It departed with my Forward Warning, my Cruise Control, and lastly, my Anti-lock Brakes. So I went to the local dealer and was informed that this part was not available and it would take 2-3 weeks to send off my module and get it repaired. Then they dropped the hammer, $2200 for the repair but hey, they could rent me a car for $35/day+.
I went online and found an overnight repair shop that would accept MY module. Since it is MY module NO CODING would be required.
If true how can they charge so much?
Since I was the MIA/POW coordinator for this State, I find it hard to buy Japanese or German Products. That's why this vid is of interest to me.
On my second Enclave, a 2021 Avenir. Bought my first one, a 2013, brand new. Sold it with 36K miles on it in 2021 and used that as a down for the new one. Best CUV in the business. We can afford to drive anything but I always loved Buicks.
I swear i saw an Avista in the parking lot of a local supermarket here in ft. lauderdale, about 2 weeks ago. I did a double take because it was so beautiful. I had not heard of the Avista, but i know what i saw. That was a sexy, sleek, 2 door coupe with the Buick logo on the trunk lid.
I am on my 2nd Enclave, a 2021. I buy the cheapest model. I've been very happy with my Enclaves. Quiet and comfortable. My dad used to drive big Buick cars.
These things are a pile of crap. Every time I see one of these in the shop. The engine is out of it for repairs.
@@jaysmith179 I had zero issues with my 2017 and none with my 2021. You are entitled to your opinion and I am entitled to mine.
Good for you and glad it is lasting so far. Generally they don't last but good luck.
If you ever start getting offers, take one and ditch GM. And the 3800 wasn't always what people say. There's brand loyalty with anything but hey if you can live with it, hey that's cool. Right now we're lucky to have what we have.
@@Elaine-vf3kd I have to agree with him. Everyone I know who’s had these or any other GM on this platform, they had nothing but problems after 50,000 miles. Expensive problems that required an engine out repair or just major involvement. The last good car Buick made was probably the 08 ish Lacrosse right before they phased out the 3800 engines. They’ve been on a decline for a last decade or so.
I like the Rivieras. I had two of them. A 1984 and a 1992. The 92 i had for 25 years!!! Loved that car!
My dad always bought buicks. He had a 59 buick Lesabre, 66 Buick special, 77 Buick skylark that were all new. I wish i had them all now😆
My first car was a 1956 Buick Roadmaster. I got it in the early 80s for $400. Now that was a real car!
I think I’ll still stick to a traditional rear view mirror.
You can flip the switch at the bottom to turn off the camera and then it functions like a regular rearview mirror. Although I don't know why you would want to unless you are in certain weather conditions. If it's raining pretty hard, or the vehicle is very dirty, it can be blurry. In those cases, I switch it off and use it like a regular mirror.
I have an XT5, I think that is the Cadillac version of this. It gets very good Gas Mileage. I permanently disabled the Auto Stop, doing that made it very nice to Drive. The extra Gas will cost a Lot Less than Starters, Batteries, and Flexplate Ring Gears
Electric Parking Brake, never used the old mechanical one, so I haven't even pressed that Button.
I park it for the Winter, and drive the rusted 94 Buick Roadmaster
" If you don't need allwheel drive don't get all wheel drive ! "
Your right , Scotty .
Its just more crap to break and if you damage one tire youre supposed to replace them all !
That means I can not buy a Subaru. That all wheel drive is all they make. The horn works. How about the Lights?
Yes. I bought new tyres on a 2015 SHO a few years back. One tyre got a flat and had to replace all 4!!
@@MVBT we don't all have the option to stay home from work when it snows........
I live in the northeast. Definitely need AWD here so I only buy Subarus
@@colechapman3382 I live in the Snowbelt of wny aka as Buffalo .
You can get thru winter with front wheel drive on an SUV , just fine .
Ive been doing it for years .
Glad he went with the all weather mats. That's an option most folks don't go for, but there's nothing better at protecting your interior carpet, and no aftermarket mats fit as well as factory all weathers. when I was a Buick GMC salesman, I always worked all weathers into every deal. Customers always thanked me.
That is a nice vehicle. My sister has an b enclave she bought used for 25,000. She just paid it off early and she has really liked the vehicle. And has had a few long trips from Nevada to California but always very comfortable driving. She does have the regular maintenance when required and does take care of keeping car always clean inside and out. She is very diligent about taking care of things we both learned from my parents and that is like me I have had the same car for 39 years and not anal about maintenance but I always take care of either myself or a good mechanic that I have had do work on all my vehicles for the last 33 years and I plan to drive this car up to the day I leave this earth.
thats the trick-dont drive like you will be late for your funeral,you wont. drive like a human being and treat it good and it will do likewise.
A dealership near me has a 2011 buick lacrosse for 5k with 120k miles on it with a lifetime warranty included with their dealership. Thinking about getting now after this video
man I have been watching Scotty for just a couple months but he really made me respect cars more 😎
Check out the car care nut
Give it 4-5 years he is National Treasure.
@@mikehand2668 CarCareNut is the future Scotty.
I love Buick sedans but with them not making them anymore maybe I'll look at one of these. They sure seem nice!
I used to only buy Buicks, but then in 2007 they started making junk. I had the 1993 Park Avenue Ultra, 2001 LeSabre, 2005 LeSabre. The LeSabres never broke down. Then I bought a 2007 and 2008 Buick Lucerne and all that thing had was problems. I have switched to Honda now and I am sure liking getting 36 mpg.
The best buicks like your Park Avenue and LeSabres were made in Buick City, that mega 1 million squarefoot manufacturing facility in Flint, MI. They built great stuff there through the 90's but the Asian Competition (Honda, Toyota, and now Kia/Hyundai) still crushed them through their competitive advantage. Any Buick made in the ~20 or so years is a Chinese car made with Asian componenets.
@@MVBT My brother has a 2010 V-6 Honda Accord sedan. That is a big car. That thing is as roomy in the back seat as a lesabre. It only gets 25 mpg. I actually bought a 2008 Honda Fit and get 36.5 and I use it as a pickup. I can haul chevy silverado engines and transmissions and a fully assembled 20 ton hyd. shop press in the back. It's actually a pretty peppy car for having a little 1.5L engine in it.
Grew up in a Buick 65' Wildcat, beautiful car, kept us safe and warm when we were homeless!
If you mute the volume on this and put on classical symphony music then Scotty is a conductor
Mr. Scotty, Do you have a video about best cars for retired people? Thanks.
We have two 2014 premium enclaves. They are absolutely beautiful inside and make the new ones look like junk. They, like he said, are absolutely luxury cars.
Wood trim, European style LED accent mood lighting, heated and cooled seats... AND LOTS OF POWER! they get great gas milage for what they are. I get on average 19-20 mpg in the city and 27-30 on the highway
Their cargo storage is okay, not great, but if I really wanted that I would have bought a Suburban. The articulating headlights are awesome and the overall comfort for long distance driving is excellent. They designed these cars with cross country travel in mind. A.C. works better than great and it heats up quickly too though here in Texas we don't have that much opportunity for the heating.
Visibility all around the car is pretty good and the backup camera is the best we've ever had. Stero sounds fantastic and the engine and transmission are so quiet sometimes I have to see if the car is still running when I am at a stop, even with the radio off.
Having the remote start is nice to get the AC going in the dead of summer and the circulation is more than sufficient even way in the third row for rear passengers. They thought of everything with these cars.
Too bad they cheapened the interiors so bad on the new models. Ours in comparison to the new ones make them look like economy models.
THE ONLY BAD THING... AND IT IS SERIOUS...is that you MUST check the oil frequently. These cars lose oil through a vent hole in the head or something and as a result can run low causing timing chain issues. Also, YOU MUST change the oil every 3500 to 5000 miles. These cars are picky and don't like to be ignored. You will pay dearly if you don't stay on top of the maintenance.
Exactly. I have a 2012 enclave and it’s a great reliable car AS LONG as you take good care of it and stay on top of maintenance. Everybody who says the 3.6 V6 is junk simply can’t maintain their stuff properly, lol
Buick needs to resurrect the Riviera GS and the LeSabre and the ELECTRA DUECE AND A QUARTER !!!
our 97 Riviera Supercharged was the best car I have ever had. I know Toyotas are good cars, but not 1 Japanese living in Japan is paying my salary. No support for them.
@@redhed9776 God Bless you Butch !!! Scotty is a schill for TOYOTA....believe me, I could create a MASSIVE LIST of Toyota problems.....
After nearly 3 decades of buying Jeep Grand Cherokees, we bought a 2022 Buick Enclave Sport Turing SUV. The best damn car I ever drove, all things considered. Bought it used with 13000 miles on it and the pricing was less than similar 2022 Traverses. Just know there are deals, even during this used car pricing craziness, on late model Enclaves with plenty of warranty left on them.
1MPG less in the Enclave for AWD, just sayin. I have the FWD Avenir
I have a custom 2018 Buick Enclave Premium. I’m obsessed with it lol. Perfect for my family of 5.
Buick died when they dropped the 3800 V6 and all of their sedans and wagons. They are dead to me!
I always wanted a Buick (probably because of the old school station wagon my grandfather had growing up). I however, opted for the Buick Encore GX and have had issues with it since I purchased it. When I reached out to Scotty's team they suggested that I get a CRV and 4 years later I'm thinking I should've done that. Now you're mentioning a Highlander that just might be my next vehicle.
Buick is a luxury car!!!!
Drove a Buick Regal 2.0 in the early 90s the thing was a rocket last time I drove a Buick.
I love your videos Mr Kilmer! I could honestly listen to you tear apart any shitty product or rip off scheme on earth. It's a breath of bitter air that we all love. 🍻
Bitter air lol!
my dad really liked (old school) buicks (circa late 60's/early 70s). i've never owned one but i am considering the '23 envision avenir
The smaller Buick Encore is basically a Daewoo, & it's built by GM Korea ,the mid-sized Buick Envision is made in China & the full size Buick Enclave is made in USA, actually Buick still makes 4 door sedans,but they are only sold in Korea & China, they still make the Buick Lacrosse for overseas markets
had a 2019 encore- never had problems,never let me down.
Buick allure 2005 CXL all options with only 121 thousand kilometers, with no rust, seats 5 super comfortably and still gets 9.5L/100km and I just got it for $3.5k 😁 best purchase I've ever made, rides like a dream, smooth 4 speed auto transmission, quiet, but very tight and sporty steering, and easily goes 0-60 in 8 seconds for a "Land-Boat" it feels like I'm driving on rails, I'd say as good as a Scion Tc2
I got excited when I saw the Buick wagon with New York plates up here in Toronto two years ago because they never sold those wagons in Canada.
My 2018 F150 with the 10 speed tranny has no issues whatsoever, and i tow a travel trailer in the summer. Smooth shifting under any conditions.
And of course I tune in for the extemely detailed technical analysis at "the little dragstrip "🤣🤣
I have a 2012 Buick Enclave with 219,000 miles. But it’s had a gamut of repairs to get it there. Power steering pump, alternator, water pump, both rear wheel bearings. And of course a big repair to fix the transmission shudder… a torque converter. I also have to change the oil every 3-4K because some of the direct injection engines burn oil… which mine does. But the body and interior are holding up great. Quiet and rides nice.
All normal stuff. Many cars are worse!
Have a 2022 model. Great appointments and one can get spoiled. Had an initial issue with transmission “stuttering/shuddering”. Dealer eliminated the problem by changing out the transmission fluid with a heavier formula.
Do you know what transmission fluid they used?
I have a 1917 Buick and at 105 years old it still stars up every time and gets me to point B