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Buick Enclave vs. Chevy Tahoe
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:42 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:42 am
Wife is up for a new ride and is showing interest in the Buick Enclave and the Tahoe but has some concerns.
She currently drives an '05 Z71 Tahoe, and loves the cargo space, the height that it sits but does not like how it guzzles gas.
I do not care for the new-gen Tahoes, so I would be looking at '12 and '13 models if it came into play.
She is leaning more towards the Enclave, but is wondering about the cargo space and mainly if it "drives like a car", since it is classified as a crossover (low sweeping windshield, low dash, etc). Her job requires quite a bit of city driving, so the v-6 in the Enclave is pretty enticing.
Just looking for first hand reviews before I have to get out and play dodge the salesman....
She currently drives an '05 Z71 Tahoe, and loves the cargo space, the height that it sits but does not like how it guzzles gas.
I do not care for the new-gen Tahoes, so I would be looking at '12 and '13 models if it came into play.
She is leaning more towards the Enclave, but is wondering about the cargo space and mainly if it "drives like a car", since it is classified as a crossover (low sweeping windshield, low dash, etc). Her job requires quite a bit of city driving, so the v-6 in the Enclave is pretty enticing.
Just looking for first hand reviews before I have to get out and play dodge the salesman....
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Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:48 am to Polar Pop
The new enclaves are pretty damn sweet if its for your wife to drive only. If I were gonna be driving it once in a while, Id get the tahoe.
The enclave defnitely has a smoother and quieter ride than the tahoe. My wife has test drove a couple when shopping, ended up with a highlander.
The enclave defnitely has a smoother and quieter ride than the tahoe. My wife has test drove a couple when shopping, ended up with a highlander.
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 9:52 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:50 am to Polar Pop
Enclave ftw
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:51 am to Polar Pop
Tahoe > Enclave
The Enclave drives like crap. Our Tahoe drives like a cadillac on I-10. Next one might be an Expidition for us though...
The Enclave drives like crap. Our Tahoe drives like a cadillac on I-10. Next one might be an Expidition for us though...
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 9:54 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:52 am to Polar Pop
It's still a Buick, do not want
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:56 am to Polar Pop
My wife had an enclave as a loaner while her work vehicle was in the shop. I must say I was pleasantly suprised when I drove it. It was optioned out and just as luxury, comfortable and smooth as other higher end SUV or crossovers I have driven. Much easier to park than something like a Tahoe. As a male I wouldn't want to drive it every day just because it is a bit more femanine, but would not mind at all driving it on occassion. Great vehicle all around in my opinion.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:56 am to Polar Pop
I love my Tahoe, but I wouldn't have gone with it if I drove a lot. Gas mileage is the big suck.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:57 am to Polar Pop
Have y'all checked out the Honda Pilot?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:59 am to Uncle JackD
quote:
The new enclaves are pretty damn sweet if its for your wife to drive only. If I were gonna be driving it once in a while, Id get the tahoe.
Based on what ? Just because you don't want to be seen behind the wheel ?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:59 am to Uncle JackD
quote:
ended up with a highlander.
She actually said something about the Highlander last night, I will give it a look.
She will be driving it 99% of the time. If I am ever driving it, she will be in tow along with the kid.
I appreciate the responses
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:01 am to SG_Geaux
quote:I feel like a minivan driver
Based on what ? Just because you don't want to be seen behind the wheel ?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:01 am to Polar Pop
quote:I highly recommend it. Toyota>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Buick
She actually said something about the Highlander last night, I will give it a look.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:02 am to Polar Pop
Wife drives an Enclave and its very nice. Drives very car-like. It is a lot smaller than a Tahoe though. If you have the third row of seats up, there is like a foot of cargo space.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:03 am to Polar Pop
Enclave will get a little better mileage, ride well, and drive like a car. The Tahoe Z71 will tow more, and can go much farther off road with higher clearance, locking diffs, and skid plates.
Both seem to be well built and have comfortable interiors, but the Enclave will have more passenger space in the third row. The trade off is a lower ride, less towing and off road capability, and a smaller engine.
Buicks in general seem to feel like a vault on wheels. They are somehow quieter than most cars....which is a huge bonus if you drive long distances.
Both seem to be well built and have comfortable interiors, but the Enclave will have more passenger space in the third row. The trade off is a lower ride, less towing and off road capability, and a smaller engine.
Buicks in general seem to feel like a vault on wheels. They are somehow quieter than most cars....which is a huge bonus if you drive long distances.
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 10:14 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:04 am to Polar Pop
My sister has an Enclave and it just doesn't have the durability of a Tahoe. She has two kids and the interior of her 2011ish Enclave looks worse than my 2007 Yukon. With the 3rd row up the Enclave has no cargo room - not that the Tahoe has much. The Enclave is just a bad size for me - longer than a crossover with none of the utility of an SUV and not as clever as a minivan. That said, a Highlander or Honda Pilot are worth a look.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:05 am to Uncle JackD
She mostly drives to work and back solo, so I am not worried about the panty drop factor.
This is what she is afraid of. She feels safe driving the Tahoe (cant park it worth a shite).
quote:
minivan driver
This is what she is afraid of. She feels safe driving the Tahoe (cant park it worth a shite).
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 10:06 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:05 am to Polar Pop
Does she drive a winding road alot? My wife had an Acadia and we lived on a winding bayou road, you would get car sick in that damned thing. The Tahoe handles winding roads and interstate travel like a pro.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:06 am to Polar Pop
quote:Duh
She feels safe driving the Tahoe (cant park it worth a shite
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 10:06 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:07 am to Polar Pop
One of the absolute quietest and smoothest rides I've ever ridden was a few weeks ago in a buddy of mines Navigator. I thought it would ride just like an Expedition, but it wasn't even close. They must pack those things with insulation.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:07 am to Polar Pop
If she's using it to haul people and mostly stays on the pavement and never tows anything....the new Enclaves are probably the best bet.
Buicks are incredibly quiet....even their little sporty car has a quieter interior than your typical Toyota, Chevy, or Ford . They make great highway vehicles with few noise distractions and comfortable seats.
If safety is a concern, both the Tahoe and Enclave are both rated very well in crash test. They both also have legit mass behind them as well. I don't think one is much safer than the other, though the Tahoe is probably more likely to tip over.
Buicks are incredibly quiet....even their little sporty car has a quieter interior than your typical Toyota, Chevy, or Ford . They make great highway vehicles with few noise distractions and comfortable seats.
If safety is a concern, both the Tahoe and Enclave are both rated very well in crash test. They both also have legit mass behind them as well. I don't think one is much safer than the other, though the Tahoe is probably more likely to tip over.
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 10:13 am
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