Production pics: 2008 Buick Enclave

[AutoSaurus]

How did you find Carspin, may I ask?

A link from another auto site.  Which one?  Can't remember too many sites tonight. I own www.SiennaClub.org so I've been around the block. 

[BMWDave]

A link from another auto site.? Which one?? Can't remember too many sites tonight. I own www.SiennaClub.org so I've been around the block.?

Cool.  Its good to see that we're getting traffic from around the web too.   

[AutoSaurus]

My garage currently houses a '06 ML350 and '04 Sienna Limited.  I have a GL320CDI on order with a January build date which would replace my Sienna.  This Enclave has really peaked my interest though.  Not as many features as the GL (Distronic, bluetooth, keyless GO) but at $30K less it really doesn't matter.  The styling of the Enclave is really  great. 

GM is saying that mid-April is the first build dates with mid to late May deliveries.

Tough decision for me.  I've owned several MB's over the last few years and we love our ML.  The build quality is near perfect.  I sure would love to save the money and still get a vehicle that can handle 7+ folks comfortably.

[gasoline]

A link from another auto site.  Which one?  Can't remember too many sites tonight. I own www.SiennaClub.org so I've been around the block. 

Hey, I've been there twice. I don't own a Sienna, but it came up in some searches I was doing.
Good to have you.
I hope you stick around.

[gasoline]

My garage currently houses a '06 ML350 and '04 Sienna Limited.  I have a GL320CDI on order with a January build date which would replace my Sienna.  This Enclave has really peaked my interest though.  Not as many features as the GL (Distronic, bluetooth, keyless GO) but at $30K less it really doesn't matter.  The styling of the Enclave is really  great. 

GM is saying that mid-April is the first build dates with mid to late May deliveries.

Tough decision for me.  I've owned several MB's over the last few years and we love our ML.  The build quality is near perfect.  I sure would love to save the money and still get a vehicle that can handle 7+ folks comfortably.

Why are you changing out of your 2004 Sienna so early may I ask?
Just looking for something different?
The GL is a very nice SUV.

[AutoSaurus]

Why are you changing out of your 2004 Sienna so early may I ask?
Just looking for something different?
The GL is a very nice SUV.

over 55K miles, had it since 5/03, and just looking for another ride.  I get bored quickly.  I had a Sequoia prior to that which I really liked.  Kids are getting older now so lower riding minivan isn't necessary anymore.

[TheIntrepid]

over 55K miles, had it since 5/03, and just looking for another ride. I get bored quickly. I had a Sequoia prior to that which I really liked. Kids are getting older now so lower riding minivan isn't necessary anymore.

Have you looked at a Q7 4.2?

edit: I'd say Touareg but you need 3 rows I presume

[SVT_Power]

My garage currently houses a '06 ML350 and '04 Sienna Limited.  I have a GL320CDI on order with a January build date which would replace my Sienna.  This Enclave has really peaked my interest though.  Not as many features as the GL (Distronic, bluetooth, keyless GO) but at $30K less it really doesn't matter.  The styling of the Enclave is really  great. 

GM is saying that mid-April is the first build dates with mid to late May deliveries.

Tough decision for me.  I've owned several MB's over the last few years and we love our ML.  The build quality is near perfect.  I sure would love to save the money and still get a vehicle that can handle 7+ folks comfortably.

So you'll have a ML + GL? Not much sense there imo

[ifcar]

A link from another auto site.  Which one?  Can't remember too many sites tonight. I own www.SiennaClub.org so I've been around the block. 

You own SiennaClub and you're trading in your Sienna? Will you continue to run the site?

And welcome.

[AutoSaurus]

Have you looked at a Q7 4.2?

edit: I'd say Touareg but you need 3 rows I presume

I did and was not impressed with interior roominess.  Quality wise it was great.  The 3rd row is a joke.  I've got to have a functioning 3rd row.

[AutoSaurus]

You own SiennaClub and you're trading in your Sienna? Will you continue to run the site?

And welcome.

No plans at this time.  Lots of good people there and I enjoy running it.

[TheIntrepid]

I did and was not impressed with interior roominess. Quality wise it was great. The 3rd row is a joke. I've got to have a functioning 3rd row.

I agree. I'm 6" and my dad is 6"4 and we find the rear seat of our Touareg hopeless.

[AutoSaurus]

Its a slow day.

Ever wonder where this shot was taken?  Looks like an open field in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Then Google here http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=656+Chase+Ln,+Bloomfield+Hills,+MI+48304&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=42.590026,-83.235619&spn=0.007204,0.021629&t=h&om=1

[HurricaneSteve]

I'm going to have to side with Raghavan on this one, while it's not ugly by any means, I don't see what the big fuss is over this vehicle other than the fact that it's better than what came before it. That grill just feels so...uninspired. It could be lowered a few inches too.

[gasoline]

Three more!

[so cal cookie]

A link from another auto site.  Which one?  Can't remember too many sites tonight. I own www.SiennaClub.org so I've been around the block. 

Haha, what a small world.
I'll admit to being a member there.  Thanks to the members on that site providing the service manual, they helped me diagnose the broken door strap on the drivers door of my mom's '04 Sienna.

[so cal cookie]

This Buick looks great in person.  Unfortunately, on Saturday, there was NO ONE looking at it, or any of the other Lambdas.

[gasoline]

This Buick looks great in person.  Unfortunately, on Saturday, there was NO ONE looking at it, or any of the other Lambdas.

That's too bad. What was everybody  looking at?

[so cal cookie]

That's too bad. What was everybody  looking at?

Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, and... that's about it.
GM, Ford, Chrysler displays were ghost towns, heck even the Volkswagen, Audi, Nissan, and Infiniti displays were pretty empty.

It's really sad to think about.  Ford and GM are building the best cars they've built in years, if not ever, and no one, in So Cal at least, is willing to give them so much as a glance.

[gasoline]

Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, and... that's about it.
GM, Ford, Chrysler displays were ghost towns, heck even the Volkswagen, Audi, Nissan, and Infiniti displays were pretty empty.

It's really sad to think about.  Ford and GM are building the best cars they've built in years, if not ever, and no one, in So Cal at least, is willing to give them so much as a glance.

I agree. Who would ever go to a car show to see a Toyota? That's ridiculous. And Toyota didn't even have anything new on hand this year--except the Tundra.

[Atomic]

Given this is the new-generation Rendezvous... it's one hell of an improvement. Just put a Northstar V8 in and we'll be set.

gm does not want us to remember the minivan-based buick rendezvous and it's pontiac aztek twin. these vehicles are history!

[Catman]

I agree. Who would ever go to a car show to see a Toyota? That's ridiculous. And Toyota didn't even have anything new on hand this year--except the Tundra.

Where's the Tundra pics? 

[gasoline]

Where's the Tundra pics? 

Ask so cal cookie...

[gasoline]