I've had my Enclave, I call him Burt, for two weeks now. I don't mean for this post to turn into a love fest but this is by far, the best vehicle I've ever owned. I can see myself replacing it years down the line with say the 2015 model.
Negatives:
I do wish the fuel economy was better. I"m averaging less than 15 mpg. Since I work 5 minutes from home this vehicle rarely sees the highway. I hear things improve greatly on the highway. I guess it's time for a roadtrip.
By accident we found out that if you hop into the passenger side, start the car to listen to the radio while you search for something in the glove box, then leave - the radio stays on. It won't go off until the driver opens the door. Be careful not to run down your battery.
Coming from a Honda Civic, this thing is big. I'm perfectly comfortable driving it - but parking is another story. I have yet to park between two cars. The best I'll do is park on the passenger side of another car. I always hold my breath until I've done the dent check when I get back. Now, this is sooo unlike me. When the car is new my husband institutes the "no eating in the car" rule. Usually, I think this is stupid and spill something in purpose just to break it in. Today my 5 year old headed for the car with a bag of Cheetos and I waited by the front door so she could finish her snack and wash her hands before we left.
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Finally, my 5 year old cries if she has to ride in Daddy's Envoy now. She only wants to ride in Mommy's car. The kid's got taste but it's no fun fighting with a 5 year old a 7:30 AM.
Positives:
It looks good.
I can't say enough about the remote start feature. It's now on my must have list for all future vehicles.
Beyond that, it is hard to isolate a single feature. Overall, this is just a surprisingly well thought out and enjoyable vehicle. To all those waiting, I think it's worth the wait and I hope you're as happy with your Enclave as I am with mine.
Negatives:
I do wish the fuel economy was better. I"m averaging less than 15 mpg. Since I work 5 minutes from home this vehicle rarely sees the highway. I hear things improve greatly on the highway. I guess it's time for a roadtrip.
By accident we found out that if you hop into the passenger side, start the car to listen to the radio while you search for something in the glove box, then leave - the radio stays on. It won't go off until the driver opens the door. Be careful not to run down your battery.
Coming from a Honda Civic, this thing is big. I'm perfectly comfortable driving it - but parking is another story. I have yet to park between two cars. The best I'll do is park on the passenger side of another car. I always hold my breath until I've done the dent check when I get back. Now, this is sooo unlike me. When the car is new my husband institutes the "no eating in the car" rule. Usually, I think this is stupid and spill something in purpose just to break it in. Today my 5 year old headed for the car with a bag of Cheetos and I waited by the front door so she could finish her snack and wash her hands before we left.
Finally, my 5 year old cries if she has to ride in Daddy's Envoy now. She only wants to ride in Mommy's car. The kid's got taste but it's no fun fighting with a 5 year old a 7:30 AM.
Positives:
It looks good.
I can't say enough about the remote start feature. It's now on my must have list for all future vehicles.
Beyond that, it is hard to isolate a single feature. Overall, this is just a surprisingly well thought out and enjoyable vehicle. To all those waiting, I think it's worth the wait and I hope you're as happy with your Enclave as I am with mine.