Towing package...yea or nay

Actually the max towing capacity is 2,000 lbs without the tow package. Remember, the tow capacity includes weight of passengers and gear inside the vehicle. You could easily have 1000 lbs inside, leaving only 1000 for trailer and what is on the trailer.

The tow package includes the necessary wiring (which is reported to be difficult to add later).
It includes the tow button, which changes the transmission shift pattern (don't think this would be easy to add later).
It includes a hitch (this is easy to add later).
It includes an extra transmission cooler (this can be added later, how easily depends on access in the engine compartment and how many things would need to be removed to get to a suitable palce for the extra cooler). This is the item that really ups the towing capacity of the vehicle. Towing adds a strain on the transmission with heat buildup the result. Heat is the thing that will ruin a transmission faster than anything else. I think extra transmission coolers are good idea in hot climates, even if not towing.

I really appreciate all the great information...I am convinced...yea on the towing package.

Now here is another question about buying the Enclave. I like to support local business but the dealer here originally told me 8 to 12 weeks, but the first time he tried to place the order he could not because of constraints. After the luxury package went off the list I called him and said that we would go with the platinum (instead of the white diamond) if he could order it then. He said that he could not place the order for two weeks because of the plant shut down. So from the time he originally told us 8 to 12 weeks (3 weeks ago) the order still is not placed. Here is the dilemma...another dealer from out of state called and said they hve one that is exactly what we want (including the tow package) and it should arrive in about three weeks. What should I do...go with the local dealer or get my Enclave 12 weeks earlier? Anyone have any advice???
p.s I am guaranteed the conquest rebate if I go with the one in three weeks, the local dealer has no idea if it will be available when that one comes in.

Just got my Enclave this past weekend. We had a similar issue, except that we didn't have to travel out of state. We were working with one dealership and finally decided to order when they started doing some funny stuff with the pricing. My husband started calling around and found one fully loaded at a dealership located about quite a bit farther from us, only it wasn't the original color we were going to order. I realize that most people don't like the white opal, but with the ebony interior it looks pretty good. I digress. I think the whole thing would depend on how fast you want the car and how attached you are to the dealership and the sales people. It is hard because Buick is only dribbling them out and you have to take them when you can find them. Also, when we were buying the car we mentioned the 8-12 week waiting period and they chuckled and said that time may not be realistic anymore, even the dealers are having a hard time getting them.

Not sure that actually helped. Good luck ;D