The 2015 Buick Enclave is one the top ten used family vehicles that can be bought for less than $15,000, according to a recent article published by Kelley Blue Book.
KBB describes the Buick Enclave as “worth investigating if you’re looking for an upscale SUV with seating for up to eight, a comfortable and quiet cabin, and luxurious extras,” ranking it as tenth in its top-ten list.
The exact definition of a family vehicle is difficult to pinpoint, KBB notes, but the publication says it picked vehicles that would provide owners with safety, efficiency, and/or effectiveness. An affordable price able to fit into the family budget was also an important consideration.
The 2015 Buick Enclave Premium trim is frequently available for under $15,000, Kelley Blue Book remarks, pointing out that seeking out this trim gives the owner access to AWD as well. The model also includes several safety features, including lane departure warning technology and forward collision warning.
The 2015 Buick Enclave Premium trim level offers several extras that don’t improve safety or function, but give a more comfortable, enjoyable driving experience. These include a Bose sound system as well as heated and ventilated front seats.
The current 2023 Buick Enclave represents the latest model year of GM’s five-door full-size crossover utility vehicle. The nameplate received a mid-cycle refresh in 2022, so the 2023 Enclave introduced only minor updates and changes for the sixth model year of the crossover’s second generation.
The 2023 Buick Enclave received a “recommended” rating from Consumer Reports in January, the first time the crossover got this recognition. The Enclave scored 76 points out of a maximum 100, with road test performance, transmission and braking, driving experience, and comfort among the positives contributing to its score. On the downside, it received somewhat lower ratings for reliability, emergency handling, and value.
Currently, the 2023 Buick Enclave is motivated by the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine, developing 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. The V6 is paired with a GM nine-speed automatic transmission, while FWD is standard and AWD is optional.
Under the skin, the 2023 Enclave rides on the GM C1 platform, which also underpins the Chevy Blazer, the Chevy Traverse, the GMC Acadia, the Cadillac XT5, and the Cadillac XT6.
Start of regular production of the 2024 Buick Enclave is scheduled for June of the 2023 calendar year, with no signficant changes in store. An all-new, third-generation Enclave is expected to arrive for the 2025 model year.
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“The 2015 Buick Enclave Premium trim is frequently available for under $15,000, Kelley Blue Book remarks,..”
No, no it isn’t. Unless you want one with over 120,000 miles on it…and then it isn’t going to be any kind of bargain at that point.
2015 Enclave Premium models, with a reasonable 70,000-85,000 miles on them, typically sell in the $18,000-$20,000 range. Once in a while one will pop up with 35,000-50,000 miles on it, and the price is closer to $23,000.
Not to mention the the 6T75 transmission in them is an absolute turd and so is the timing chain
Along with the front suspension
6T75 was revised in 2013 coinciding with the Lambda refresh. A number of internals were reworked, along with valve body improvements. It is a much improved transmission, though changing ATF at regular intervals is prudent. 139,000 miles on my 2014 Acadia thus far without a single powertrain issue — and I tow with mine.
As for the timing chain, that was mostly a tensioner issue from a bad supplier part; it was corrected in late 2010 or early 2011.
With general care and maintenance, I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect ~200,000 miles of relatively trouble-free driving with the revisions to both the LLT and 6T75 that were in effect by the 2015 model year.
Since they fixed the 3.6L timing issues, these have gotten much better.
And the Buicks tend to be better cared for than the other GM products.