Ordered a new Encore GX today.
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Saw a GX on the road Sunday and it was definitely a little bigger and I thought a noticeably wider vehicle.
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They had an Encore GX at Costco yesterday in black. I thought it looked good.
Motor Trend did a comparison test of the Encore GX versus the Mazda CX-30. Full article is here.
Here is the spoiler:
Motor Trend did a comparison test of the Encore GX versus the Mazda CX-30. Full article is here.
Here is the spoiler:
2nd Place: Buick Encore GX
The Encore GX is a relatively handsome compact SUV, but it simply doesn't deliver the goods. Sloppy steering, an unacceptable amount of wind and tire noise on the road, and an engine that is nowhere near adequate all hold it back in an evermore competitive segment.1st Place: Mazda CX-30
The CX-30 might be a lifted Mazda 3, but in this case that's no bad thing. Simply put, the Mazda is more refined on the road, carries the nicer cabin, is nearly as spacious, and is considerably less expensive. Not only is it the one we want to drive, it's the one we want in our driveway.
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Thanks. Yes...I've seen several different Encore GX / CX-30 comparisons. They have varied somewhat in their findings, though, in general, Mazda has long-been a brand that the enthusiast-magazines like.
I have a lot of respect for the CX-30, but, for my specific needs (and Likes) the Encore GX was a better choice. Plus, I get excellent service and treatment from my GM dealer, and I believe in rewarding good service.
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Did you drive a CX30?
I continue to maintain if the Encore GX wasn't a Buick it wouldn't be on the way to your garage
I continue to maintain if the Encore GX wasn't a Buick it wouldn't be on the way to your garage
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Briefly. Nice road manners, but I didn't care much for the design of the interior, though it had decent materials inside. But I also thought the GX was much better-looking inside and out. I also liked the way that the Encore GX's front seat folds flat, and the rear seat has the 60% part on the passenger's side...it makes it easy to fit stuff up to 8 feet long into that relatively short interior, which will come in handy at Home Depot or the furniture store.
I wish I HAD a garage LOL.
I continue to maintain if the Encore GX wasn't a Buick it wouldn't be on the way to your garage
Last edited by mmarshall; 11-07-20 at 03:37 PM.
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So no, you really didnt lol
Nothing wrong with just walking in and buying the brand and model you want, whether or not its the best. I bought two LS460s that are/were special to me without shopping their competitors and knowing full well they werent the best cars in their segment. But, I own that and will be the first to tell you they aren't.
Nothing wrong with just walking in and buying the brand and model you want, whether or not its the best. I bought two LS460s that are/were special to me without shopping their competitors and knowing full well they werent the best cars in their segment. But, I own that and will be the first to tell you they aren't.
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You changed what you posted after I already posted.
You bought what you wanted, and there ain't nothing wrong with that. But, somethings not the best in class because its what you wanted. You clearly have a strong affinity for Buick, and that drove this decision a lot it seems.
I love my LS460, and its very special to me which is one reason why I havent ordered a replacement for it yet, but it was last in class when I bought it in terms of any objective comparison of the cars available. I have a strong affinity for the Lexus LS which stems largely because my dad drove them and loved them so much which is why I chose this car, not because it was the best car
You bought what you wanted, and there ain't nothing wrong with that. But, somethings not the best in class because its what you wanted. You clearly have a strong affinity for Buick, and that drove this decision a lot it seems.
I love my LS460, and its very special to me which is one reason why I havent ordered a replacement for it yet, but it was last in class when I bought it in terms of any objective comparison of the cars available. I have a strong affinity for the Lexus LS which stems largely because my dad drove them and loved them so much which is why I chose this car, not because it was the best car
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I was editing the post. Sorry if it was unclear. This spell-check stuff on Safari can drive you nuts.....after you type something, you often have to go back and redo half of it, because it thinks you want to say something different from what you actually typed. I really like the Apple programs, but that is their one big weakness.
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I was editing the post. Sorry if it was unclear. This spell-check stuff on Safari can drive you nuts.....after you type something, you often have to go back and redo half of it, because it thinks you want to say something different from what you actually typed. I really like the Apple programs, but that is their one big weakness.
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Truth on both sides. I didn't choose it simply because it is a Buick. I chose it because I liked it, it is the right size for my needs, and well-designed. The upcoming 2021 Envision is also a Buick, but it has a couple of features I definitely don't like.....one of them a probable deal-breaker. The past versions of the Encore are simply too small and awkward-looking...and underpowered (the new 1.3L turbo three actually outpours it). And the Enclave would be too big for my present needs.....essentially a Lacrosse station wagon.
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One could say we bought the SUV because it was a Buick. Why. Because in 2011, Buick had a 4/50 bumper to bumper. 1 more year over Chevy and GMC. We used it right to the last day. Believe it or not, back in 2011, my 2 criteria among all else were xenon headlamps, and direct injection.
Then, the literature said "courtesy transportation." since BMW had that and I was accustomed to it going on 5 years at the time, I took it to mean, loaner car when in service. I didn't realize it actually meant, "If your repair is not overnight, you will be shuttled shoulder to shoulder with other customers in a 2003 Buick Rendevous." Let's ask what makes sense, when a car comes in, how is one going to know if it takes 24 hours or not, for the repair? lol
p.s. for real, when the steering rack got replaced at 27k, I said look give me a Suburban we need the space, and they did. 5 days later, the guy says the car is ready. I say great I'll see you first thing in the morning. No lie, the service guy screams, "I need my car back!"
I told him pal, I work on the other side of the river, it's 14:30 EST, I'll see you tomorrow. CLICK
With BMW (it happened), one can say hey I'm traveling this week and I'm in Ohio with your loaner, I won't be able to come back for another week. They'd say no problem, for real.
Then, the literature said "courtesy transportation." since BMW had that and I was accustomed to it going on 5 years at the time, I took it to mean, loaner car when in service. I didn't realize it actually meant, "If your repair is not overnight, you will be shuttled shoulder to shoulder with other customers in a 2003 Buick Rendevous." Let's ask what makes sense, when a car comes in, how is one going to know if it takes 24 hours or not, for the repair? lol
p.s. for real, when the steering rack got replaced at 27k, I said look give me a Suburban we need the space, and they did. 5 days later, the guy says the car is ready. I say great I'll see you first thing in the morning. No lie, the service guy screams, "I need my car back!"
I told him pal, I work on the other side of the river, it's 14:30 EST, I'll see you tomorrow. CLICK
With BMW (it happened), one can say hey I'm traveling this week and I'm in Ohio with your loaner, I won't be able to come back for another week. They'd say no problem, for real.
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Believe it or not, back in 2011, my 2 criteria among all else were xenon headlamps, and direct injection.
Last edited by mmarshall; 11-09-20 at 07:54 PM.
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Interesting. As I was discussing my insurance policy with a GEICO rep this evening (and paying it off), I had them look up what the 6-month premium is going to be for the new Encore GX when it comes in, and he told me there will be about a 10% drop in my rates (with the same coverage-limits)....even though it is a vehicle that will be 4 model-years newer, AWD instead of FWD (which is often more expensive to repair), and a small crossover more prone to flip-overs, although today's stability-control helps in that department. GEICO, for some reason, seems to like GM and Subaru products...even as a good driver, I've gotten some of my best rates with vehicles from those companies, particularly the Saturn SL2 I once owned. With the simple clip-on plastic body panels, and the panels that could be ordered from the factory pre-painted, the Saturn plastic-bodied vehicles had a strong reputation for being easy to repair after an accident, and, of course, resisting typical dings/dents that require small bodywork.
Last edited by mmarshall; 11-09-20 at 07:40 PM.