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Year: 2008
Make: Buick
Model: Enclave
Trim: CXL 3.6
Bodystyle: SUV
Doors: 4 Door
Mileage: 123,575 miles
Engine: 3.6L V6 F DOHC / ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Line: All-wheel Drive
Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded
Exterior Color: Beige
Interior Color: Beige
VIN: 5GAEV23748J239361
Model Code: 4V14526
Stock #: 11280G

Fuel Efficiency Rating

City MPG:
16

Hwy MPG:
22

Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.

Included Packages

Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/MP3/CD/DVD Player & DVD Nav

XM Satellite Radio

Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/CD/MP3 Playback/Navigation

XM Satellite Radio

Comments: RAMSEY CORP IS HOME OF GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL! THIS VEHICLE COMES WITH A FREE 3 MONTH WARRANTY; EXTENDED WARRANTIES AVAILABLE. FAMILY OWNED, NO COMMISSION SALES, NATIONWIDE SHIPPING RATES

Leather / Heated Seating
Bose Premium Sound System
Rear Parking Camera
3RD Row Seating
Xenon Headlamps
ONE OWNER
Navigation
DVD Player
2008 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL
5GAEV23748J239361
4 DOOR SPORT UTILITY
3.6L V6 F DOHC
ALL WHEEL DRIVE

Crossover utility vehicles are essentially the minivans of the new millennium. If you need to haul seven or eight people, a crossover is certainly more stylish than most minivans.

From a fuel economy perspective, a crossover is way more economical than a truck-based SUV.

GM's new family of crossovers includes the Buick Enclave, Saturn Outlook, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, and they all share the same basic platform. The Enclave has the boldest styling.

The Enclave combines luxury, handling and performance in a way that puts it on even footing with the best-selling vehicles in the segment. The handsome exterior bulges in all the right places, and the wheels sit out nearly flush with the body sides. The cabin's greenhouse, or window area, is slightly narrower than the rest of the body, adding to a muscular, well-planted stance. Inside, there is room for seven or eight, depending on the configuration.

The Enclave comes in front-wheel or all-wheel drive in two trim levels. Base prices start at $32,790 for a front-wheel-drive CX and range to $36,990 for an all-wheel-drive CXL.

The test vehicle, a front-wheel-drive CX, had a sticker price of $37,045.

The Enclave is firm and confident on twisting two-lane roads. The body stays admirably flat in turns, and the ride is both comfortable and responsive. A compact independent rear suspension plays a big role in the vehicle's overall handling prowess, but some credit also goes to the Michelin tires that were designed specifically for the Enclave to provide good grip without sacrificing ride quality or noise. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard and 19s are optional.

Quiet vehicles intrinsically feel luxurious, and Buick engineers have paid a great deal of attention to noise reduction throughout the Enclave. The windshield utilizes glass with a sound-deadening laminate, and portions of the body have laminated steel panels. Expandable foam fills many body cavities to absorb noise. It's easy to talk inside the vehicle at 70 miles per hour, even from the third row.

The Enclave's interior is both warm and welcoming. The level of materials and surfaces is on par with other vehicles in this price segment. The wood-grain trim on the test vehicle was an obvious imitation.

The front seats have excellent lateral and lumbar support. The optional second-row captain's seats are not only pleasant to sit in, but they also tip and slide forward to ease access to the third seat. The third seat is not just a penalty box for children, but a seat that is actually usable by adults.

The Enclave's 3.6-liter V-6 is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. This transversely mounted powerplant, also used in the Outlook and Acadia, has dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing. Horsepower is 275. Fuel economy, rated at 16 miles per gallon in the city and 24 on the highway, is a bit of an issue given the current price of gasoline.

For 2009, Buick will offer a direct-injection version of this engine for slightly more power and better efficiency.

Out on the road, this engine is smooth and relatively quiet. Mash the throttle and it responds with good power. I found that cruising through hilly terrain with three persons aboard caused the engine to shift up and down frequently to maintain a consistent speed. More midrange torque would give the Enclave even stronger performance in these situations.

Price The base price of the test vehicle was $32,790. Options included a Bose stereo and a rear-seat DVD player, machined wheels and special paint. The sticker price was $37,045.

Warranty Four years or 50,000 miles, with a five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Included Packages

Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/MP3/CD/DVD Player & DVD Nav

XM Satellite Radio

Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/CD/MP3 Playback/Navigation

XM Satellite Radio

Additional Options

Intermittent Wipers
3rd Row Seating
Power Windows
CD player
Power Adjustable Seat
Center Arm Rest
Power Steering
Power Seat
Alloy Wheels
Climate Control
Rear View Camera
Premium Audio
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Trip Odometer
Xenon Headlights
Power Brakes
Power Door Locks
Cruise Control
Power Mirrors
Cup Holder
Power-Assist Disc Brakes
Air Conditioning
Traction Control System
Engine: 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6
GVWR: 6,460 lbs.
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic

Convenience Features

1-touch down
Driver vanity mirror
Tilt steering wheel
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Air conditioning
Garage door transmitter
Front beverage holders
Illuminated entry
Speed control
Rear door bins
Front dual zone A/C
Telescoping steering wheel
Memory seat
Rear beverage holders
Automatic temperature control
Power windows
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Remote keyless entry
Driver door bin
Power trunk closing assist
Rear air conditioning
1-touch up
Emergency communication system

Off-Road Capability

Ground clearance (min): 213mm (8.4")

Entertainment Features

Radio data system
MP3 decoder
AM/FM radio
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
CD player

Seats and Trim

Heated front seats
Leather steering wheel
Front seats: bucket
Front center armrest: w/storage
Power passenger seat
Power driver seat
Leather upholstery
Rear seat center armrest
3rd row seats: split-bench

Specs and Dimensions

3rd row headroom: 975mm (38.4")
Compression ratio: 10.20 to 1
Engine horsepower: 275hp @ 6,600RPM
Rear legroom: 935mm (36.8")
Exterior height: 1,834mm (72.2")
3rd row hiproom: 1,227mm (48.3")
Exterior body width: 2,007mm (79.0")
Front legroom: 1,049mm (41.3")
Interior maximum cargo volume: 3,290 L (116 cu.ft.)
Exterior length: 5,126mm (201.8")
Engine torque: 251 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM
GVWR: 2,930kg (6,460lbs)
Front hiproom: 1,458mm (57.4")
3rd row legroom: 843mm (33.2")
Turning radius: 6.2m (20.2')
Passenger volume: 4,361L (154.0 cu.ft.)
Curb weight: 2,261kg (4,985lbs)
Front shoulder room: 1,575mm (62.0")
Wheelbase: 3,020mm (118.9")
Engine bore x stroke: 94.0mm x 85.6mm (3.70" x 3.37")
Rear hiproom: 1,448mm (57.0")
3rd row shoulder room: 1,468mm (57.8")
Engine displacement: 3.6 L
Rear shoulder room: 1,552mm (61.1")
Interior cargo volume: 535 L (19 cu.ft.)

Body Exterior

Spoiler
Door mirrors: body-color
Two-tone paint
Rear cargo: power liftgate
Turn signal indicator mirrors
Power door mirrors
Heated door mirrors

Powertrain

Fuel economy city: 16mpg
Horsepower: 275hp @ 6,600RPM
Fuel economy highway: 22mpg
Transmission: 6 speed automatic
Variable valve control
Engine liters: 3.6
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Manual-shift auto
Fuel tank capacity: 22.0gal.
Cylinder configuration: V-6
Engine location: front
Recommended fuel: regular unleaded
Torque: 251 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM
Variable intake manifold
Drive type: all-wheel drive
Number of valves: 24

Safety and Security

Traction control
ABS brakes
Electronic stability
Perimeter/approach lights
Security system
Dual front side impact airbags
4 wheel disc brakes
Panic alarm
Overhead airbag
Occupant sensing airbag
Ignition disable
Dual front impact airbags

Suspension/Handling

Front tires: 255/60SR19.0
Rear tires: 255/60SR19.0
Wheel size: 19"
Speed-sensing steering
Four wheel independent suspension
Rear anti-roll bar
Front anti-roll bar
Power steering
Alloy wheels

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Tachometer
Fully automatic headlights
Trip computer
Rear window wiper
Delay-off headlights
Variably intermittent wipers
Rear window defroster
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
High intensity discharge headlights
Front fog lights
Front reading lights
Compass
Voltmeter
Rear reading lights

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