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Old 05-03-2010, 08:11 AM   #1
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Anyone have any personal experience with the Enclave/Arcadia/Outlook/Traverse lineup from GM?

We are specifically looking at the Traverse. Local dealer has a few that fit our price point and we really liked them.

I've read quite a bit about them (both negative and positive) but I was wondering if anyone here specifically had one and what their opinions are.

I'm well aware of the pros/cons of minivan vs cross over.

Anyone have personal experience with them?
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My sister-in-law just bought one and so far she loves it (they replaced their Chevy Venture minivan with the Traverse). She has 3 kids and they bring all their hockey stuff from place-to-place with no issues. It's a nice looking and rides really nice.

I had one as a rental once and I drove from Jacksonville, FL to Atlanta, GA on one tank of gas (though it was close ).
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I've read reviews where people say they get 25-26 mpg highway and I've also read the oposite. Usually when someone complained about the mpg they didn't give any figures, they just said it was worse than they expected.

The Traverse has had 3 recalls already. Parking break and one other minor thing. Transmission recal makes me nervous but lots of people have praised the 6 speed.
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I've read reviews where people say they get 25-26 mpg highway and I've also read the oposite. Usually when someone complained about the mpg they didn't give any figures, they just said it was worse than they expected.

The Traverse has had 3 recalls already. Parking break and one other minor thing. Transmission recal makes me nervous but lots of people have praised the 6 speed.
these days almost every car/car company has some recall or another going on.
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I have an Acadia. It's a great, comfortable car. Mine has been very reliable despite the unreliable rating CR gives it. Average gas mileage is on the 15-16mpg range. That's 90% city driving. The lease is ending on mine soon and I am turning it back in. I have the 2wd model and it isn't that great in the snow. I have 19 wheels with touring tires so that might be why.
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we test drove one, it drove nice, was quiet. but the one we wanted was over $30k didn't think it was worth that much.
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we test drove one, it drove nice, was quiet. but the one we wanted was over $30k didn't think it was worth that much.
That's a cheap one. Sticker on mine was $38K and that was the 2wd version and no sunroof.
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That's a cheap one. Sticker on mine was $38K and that was the 2wd version and no sunroof.
hence why we though it was outta line price wise, our ody was $40k sticker and fully loaded.

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more luggage space w/ all the seats being used
no towing nec. for us, maybe a bike trailer in the future.
20-21 mpg city
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hence why we though it was outta line price wise, our ody was $40k sticker and fully loaded.

odyssey
seats 8 comfortably
easier access to rear seats
more luggage space w/ all the seats being used
no towing nec. for us, maybe a bike trailer in the future.
20-21 mpg city
25 hwy
That all sounds good but I need to tow a boat.
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Old 05-03-2010, 03:29 PM   #10
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That all sounds good but I need to tow a boat.
How heavy is your boat?

The Enclave/Acadia/etc only tows 1000 lbs more than the Honda.
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