If only GM would allow such a vehicle to exist without watering down the design, cheapening the interior materials and rebadging it across 3+ lines, it might give Buick a fighting chance.

I would buy one!
If they don’t change anything before production.

PS Yes a v8 would be nice.

For everyones information, this CUV will come in V6 or an optional V8. It will be hands down the best looking CUV on the road, and if you check out the Buick website their emphasis is that little will be changed about this car. If you are willing to buy it, you can go to the site and sign up to be on their advisory panel and give ideas about what they should do to the car pre-production. HELL YEA BUICK!!!! KEEP EM COMING!!

Much nicer than the crap that is the Rendezvous.

Wow. I’m ready. When is it going to be on the market?

What is going to be the price range on the Enclave? I’m a Riveria person. The Enclave is the most interested I have been since the Riveria.

I want this car.

Except I will pry the aluminum rims off the rear tail lights. those look like holiday decorations.

Would you please let me know the price and when will be in Taiwan market?

If GM doesn’t change anything…just makes it lets go. My Rendezvous has been the best car I’ve ever had, XM, GPS, 26 per gallon on the highway, three years of bullet proof service, runs rings around my wife’s Highlander. If this car is a seriious step up I’m ready right now!

I hope GM is reading this, don’t change anything. Let’s get serious for once.

It’s absolutely gorgeous. Let’s hope they don’t screw it up by trying to make it “cheaper” — they need something serious to compete with the Acura, BMW, and Mercedes mid-size SUVs.

got to have it if you build it as is. have a rendezvous and was looking at am.b. r class, i will buy this buick

I’m very interestedin this car husband said it nice to get in and out of and has lots of room. Would like to know the price.

I don’t understand why GM gives the North America’s market to the competition (mainly Japanese carmakers). On other parts of the world GM subsidiaries are pretty strong. Daewoo in Asia, Holden in Australia, Opel in Europe. But with this Buick Enclave there’s a sense of hope. This Crossover SUV will compete directly with any minivan from any carmaker. But most of all its main competitions will be the Lexus RX330, Chrysler Pacifica,Mercedez benz new crossover vehicle. The good news is the competition looks dated compare to the Buick Enclave. I hope this mark a new beginning for things to come from GM. Nice job GM.

Bring that Enclave to market, We would traid ou 2005 Buick Renier for it in a heartbeat.

What kind of price are we looking at?
Under or over $30M?

The interior technologies are competitive with the imports – make sure the nav. has a backup camera. To be competitive on safety, side curtain airbags and vehicle stability/dynamic control need to be included.

Super !!!! i like this **** :D

First and Foremost Please build this vehicle just the way it is! This is what Buick is capable of, why water it down to match your competitors whose overpriced vehicles clearly are not capable of the Oohs and Ahhs that you received since debuting this vehicle? This vehicle will be used as a benchmark for the other guys including Lexus / Mercedes if you release it at this current level.
I am truely a car guy whose family would greatly enjoy driving around town in this Buick, while people stop and look at us and ask what kind of truck is that, Which I would proudly answer It’s a Buick Enclave!!!
Thanks, and please tell me that it will be affordable!

I have driven the current BMW,Mercedez,Range Rover Sport/Land Rover LR3, Volvo,Chrysler Pacifica,Subura, all Lexus models,Accura, Honda, Buick Rondezvous,and 2005 Aviator SUV’s looking for the ultimate cross-over vehicle to buy.
By chance I just found various web-sites showing the Enclave. My background, as an ongoing hobby, ( since 1950’s University research thesis on consumer motivation to determine why a particular new vehicle was chosen ) has been to carefully analyse the offerings of the automobile manufacturers.
The Enclave excites me like almost no other prototype has done for many, many years. I am literally entranced. Do NOT change anything—go into production, PLEASE. Note:—should you wish to know why I am sooooo impressed, I am most willing to give you an analytical report.

I own a 2002 rendezvous and i consider it my dream car.
But, now you have the Buick Enclave the new suv and i found my new love.I never thought i would find another truck saticfing until the Enclave jumped on my plate.
That sucker is “BAD” OFF THE HOOK, and straight up “SPANKIN”.
The new Enclave is considered my “Tall dark and lovely”
and i would definately love to drive one. Hopefully own one.

Please change the back end. The front is great but the back ugh, ugh. I love my rendezvous and I want another but not looking like that. Also make more red ones.Thank you.

I want to be first in line to get this!

The specs on buick.com say this is longer than the Yukon? Gotta have tons of interior room!

Just one question: How much?

Also, I don’t like the back. Why do most vehicles have less than beautiful back ends these days? Can’t understand it. Do car companies not think anyone sees the backs? Do they care?

I HOPE GM IS READING THIS! nice try buick, your still gunna DIE!!!!!!!!!!!

The rear looks like they stole a lot of styling cues from the Touareg and the rear window itself looks Infiniti FX45-ish.

Hope they have those center consoles as a stand alone option. Not everyone needs the extra room for people. Some people need the extra room for “stuff” and I can’t put my “stuff” in there with those consoles in the way. Kinda like sticking a big beam down the center of a station wagon..Love everything else, but give “us” the option of having the console or not.

i AM GOING TO BUY THIS CAR. FINNALY A AUTO WITH A STYLE &
FLAIR

Lease on my 2005 Dodge Durango Hemi Limited is up in March of 2008. I am counting down the days until I’m able to slip into the new Enclave. What a great looking vehicle! NO more having the kids fight over what DVD to watch (Thank you, buick). This WILL be the vehicle that puts Buick back on the radar screen!! The only change to the vehicle should be smaller headlamps that don’t recess so far up into the hood.

Please build this car. Please get it right the first time. Leave far behind any opportunity for minor glitches which could ruin a wonderful opportunity to once again make Detroit a place to celebrate. As kids we eagerly awaited the new models. We loved the first Chrysler 300, we loved the Mustang, we loved the fins on the Plymouths and the Cadillacs. The Enclave brought back for me that feeling i had as a kid when i saw all that chrome. People are going to like this Enclave it looks like a thouroughbred please please please make sure that it runs like one. Give everyone a reason to feel sorry that they bought that Highlander, Lexus, Pilot, Subaru, or any other SUV for that matter. In the mean time, make sure you give the designers a bonus to keep them thinking in the direction they seem to be going.

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The V6 will get a better gas mileage. I’ve been waiting for GM to come out with a vehicle like this, with on-star. It needs to priced comparable to the Pacifica. For 2 years I’ve been looking at the Pacifica, but wanted on-star!!

Looks great! When’s it going to be available? Estimated price range?

I will either be buying an Enclave or a pacifica this fall.

Never in a million years would I have ever thought I would want a Buick. But if Buick keeps it identical to the concept I am sold. It’s different yet unique and when it rolls into my nearest Buick dealership I’ll be the first to sign on the dotted line. Fully Loaded to the Max, I’ll take mine in a nice midnight blue metallic if the color is available.

Very interested in this new Buick—will be looking for the second year version to replace our 2003 Rendezvous—have been very well satisfied with it and will look forward to any and all information we can get on the new Enclave—GO FOR IT!!!!

We own a 2005 Ford Freestyle Limited all wheel drive we are very unhappy with it,please make sure the Buick Enclave handles well in the snow and packed snow. We thought the 18″ tires would be better turned out they made the Freestyle handle worse. There is no control on packed snow, and we even took off the high performace tires that have been causing trouble for a lot of vechiles that are driven in snow and we put on snow tires. When your on packed snow you can not control the steering this so dangerous I have experience serveral times. We trading our vechile off had it for only 1 year.
Consumer Reports stated that the Freestyle has poor rear traction control.
This size car is perfect for our family, but we want a very safe car, with side air bags and one that the insurance institue rates Good.
Love the look of the Enclave, Hope the safety is a high priority as the style was.
Thank You,
D Rovang

Please offer is vechile in Cashmere Clear Coat
beauitful color.

Finally an American car that isn’t boring. I only buy American cars. It’s been difficult to find one with an attractive exterior. Hope they don’t price this too high. Less interior bells and whistles and I might be able to afford to buy one of these. When will they be available?

I can’t wait to see, drive and possibly buy the enclave.
I currently drive an ‘04 Rendezvous and love it, but i generally replace my car every 2 years. I’ve drove the LEXUS suv’s and the BMW X5, for the name, and the price I was not impressed. Just from the pictures online I can see the enclave will be very impressive. I read a comment from another post about the rear end looks. That is very important. I recently bought an 05 chevy equinox for a 2nd “around town” car and am considering getting rid of it mainly because the back end just isn’t very nice looking. Has nice room inside, front end is kinda fun and sporty, but the back end just doesn’t fit, so don’t forget about the rear end it’s important too! And lastly the enclave doesn’t need to be as luxurious as the concept model. Don’t change the style, its beautiful and what attracts me to it, but at the same time as someone who does well for oneself, but at the same time does work hard for my money, it would be nice to have a vehicle such as the enclave toned down just a bit inside to make it more affordable. As a buick owner we love the luxury of a buick, but luxury CAN be done at an affordable price!

I’m a Buick person. Always have been, hopefully always will be. I started with a 1959 Electra 225 and went to a 1966 Skylark. It took me sixteen years to finally give up my 1986 Estate wagon,from the day I drove her home until the day I caved and bought my 02 Rendzvous, I loved her. And in all those sixteen years, I never saw her that I didn’t think she was a damned pretty car. I’ve been very pleased with my 02 Rendezvous. I was planning to replace her with an 07 Rendezvouz and now I’m little concerned. Is this Enclave going to hang around? And what about cargo space? Is there any? When I travel or want to go to home depot for stuff, I need cargo room not a silly console in the way-back. Also, can i get the Enclave in silver, not washed out gun-metal?

Oh! Bet on those idiots over at GM to screw this one up. It will look like pure sh*t when it comes out. They can’t help themselves.

Place your bets now!

It’s about time customer’s had a GOOD looking American
vehicle. I’ve been waiting a long time and just about
had it with neighbors buying non-American cars, claiming U.S. makes unreliable cars. Detroit better make this a winner and afordable for middle class America!.

This is the best design work I’ve ever seen come out of GM. I’m 33 years old, and by god, I love this vehicle. It’s spectacular… don’t change a thing and get it out the door in the low/mid 30’s and Buick will kick Lexus all over the place. Hopefully there are Buick sedans coming out with the same style and emotional sophistication. Cars like the Lacrosse and Lucerne… *snore*…. but this… this changes everything. Hope GM doesn’t screw this one up… I think we all have our doubts, but if GM starts building cars like this with emotional appeal, quality, elegance, style… then yes, we’ll come back into the fold with smiles on our faces.

If I need to read specs to decide if I like a car, then the design is ****. I need to look at it and think… “Spectacular…”

My daddy got me the Rainier for my 16th birthday because I love buick, and it is a great SUV. I got news for daddy the Rainier is going back the very day the Enclave hits the market not matter what the price.

WE NEED TO REPLACE MY WIFE’S 99 GRAND PRIX SOON. MY WIFE LOVES THE “HEADS UP DISPLAY” ON THE WINDSHIELD. -=– IT IS REALLY GREAT FOR THOSE OF US WHO ARE GETTING OLDER, ESPECIALLY WHEN WE DRIVE AT NIGHT — SO MUCH EASIER TO READ WITH VERY LITTLE HEAD OR EYE MOVEMENT.
THE NEW ENCLAVE LOOKS GREAT WITH SUPER AMENITIES. WILL “HEADS UP” BE AN OPTION — WE NEED IT!!!! ALSO, DO NOT LET THE REAR END LOOK TOO MUCH LIKE A LEXUS, BUT I NEVER DID LIKE THE BACK OF THE RENDEZVOUS, EVEN THOUGH IT DROVE GREAT, HAS GOOD ROOM AND REALLY WAS A GOOD CAR IN THE MANY TIMES I DROVE ONE.
THANKS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT — IS THERE AN ADVISORY PANEL OF SOME SORT — I THINK WE COULD POSSIBLY HELP A LITTLE BIT. THANKS AGAIN, ALLAN

Hey this looks…this looks “nice”. But that’s about it. Nice. Nice doesn’t sell though, mediocre doesn’t move cars, if it did Pontiac wouldn’t be near getting killed and Buick wouldn’t be outsold by every foreign luxury brand there is. The interior on this vehicle, well, it’s gross. Mixing the fake aluminum trim with the low quality wood look terrible. It does look better than the interior of the Rendevous, where words can’t describe how bad that is. The exterior looks alright, but Buick doesn’t think big enough. Lexus’s RX330 is a near perfect SUV, with an optional hybrid powertrain, powerful yet economical traditional engines, perfect interior trim, and a sleek exterior, not to mention perfect build and reliability quality. So basically, this Buick is ‘alright’, nothing to compete with Lexus’s and Acura’s vehicles which are ‘brilliant’.

Reasons not to buy this car can be summed up in 4 words.

GM, built by UAW.

Enough said.

reasons not to buy this car can be summed up in 3 words.
BECAUSE ITS GM!!!!!!!!

The Enclave is striking to say the least, and carries a very appropriate name for a unique crossover amidst the multitude of sport utilities available. I’ve been looking for a “standout” vehicle, among all manufacturers, for some years now, and am extremely excited to be finding an American car that piques my interest.

Now that you’ve grabbed me, please ensure that this vehicle will PERFORM. I’m hoping for dynamic handling, a whole lot of “pep”, safetey and reliability, and hopefully all of the above in a fuel efficient package.

The exterior is catchy, although the 21″ wheels seem a bit overboard. My only negative comments on the interior are: 1) The fold-out trays detract significantly from the otherwise sleek interior; 2) An option for a fold-down third row seat (rather than the bucket/console combination)will prevent losing potential buyers who need more storage space; and 3) The number of DVD players seems excessive and will unnecessarily raise the price. Hopefully the final production model will not be an “all or nothing” proposition. I would like one or two DVD players, but don’t want to pay for four.

Thanks for creating some real excitement in the auto industry, and speed the process up if possible because I don’t want to wait much longer!

Hello…. I am an employee at the brand new “state of the art” plant where the new Enclave is in the process of being produced by many motivated, enthusiastic employees with high hopes of bringing this fine vehicle into the quality status of Lexus, Toyota and any company who dares compete. As you can tell, I am PROUD to be on this new road towards success with many General Motors products. We WILL remain # 1 with PRIDE.

Upon first glance, I thought…a Pontiac Vibe clone? Looking closer, it’s obvious where Buick is going with the Enclave. Rendezvous was compared favorably to the Lexus 330. It looks like Enclave will try to take it up a notch with more contemporary styling. That doesn’t mean I like it that much. The Vibe-like rear end down-slope is a major turn off. I love the front end but as other commentors have indicated, the rear end is hideous; a blend of a Tourareg and the ultra-grotesque Murano…YUK. The weird shape of the rear window could be corrected by simply lowering the tail lights or not allowing such a radical down-slope of the back end of the entire car. Square up the rear window, make it larger, and appeal to more mature car buyers. Sure, Buick might gain new customers with the “Japanese” styling but they’ll lose lots of loyal repeat Buick customers with the drastic departure from the economical luxury they expect from Buick.

The interior woodgrain and other new features and toys will definitely sell. But you know adding any of them will be at a cost that will crank the overall sticker price up sky high. Let’s hope this Rendezvous replacement will retain all the comfort and hopefully some of the roominess and keep the price down (yeah…like that’s gonna happen). More importantly, let’s hope this is just a “concept” car and that Buick is open to making changes to the body that will make it more appealing. I’ll buy one then.

It will be Absolutely the SUV of the year. WOW breath taking. Is about time Buick stands out. Must have it.

Nice.

It may beat the daylights out of the Rendezvous, which is in my opinion the ugliest production car ive ever seen, but its still a Buick and there ain’t much changin that.

Oh, and whitney sounds pretty spoiled

This car looks great in my opinion, THEY SHOULD BUILD IT!!!!

Yet another GM cell phone with 4 tires (aka OnStar).

GM needs to decide if it wants to sell cars, or sell cell phones and cell phone service. It can’t do both, and do them well.

GM, get out of the cell phone business! Leave that to Verizon, Cingular, Sprint, etc. Start to re-focus again onto cars.

I’m getting ready to buy a new Ranier. I really like the Enclave – - – but if a portion of the center console cannot be removed and the 2nd and/or 3rd row seats cannot be lowered or removed – - – we have a very nice & comfortable 6 seater with very few utility applications. The R-350/R-500 Benz have folding 2nd and 3rd row seats with a beautiful removeable console between the 2nd row seats – - – I guess we get what we pay for!

I have driven nothing but Buicks since 1992. 2 Park Avenues, Regal GS, now a 2004 Ranier CLS which I love but I really want this SUV. It is beautiful and will get up and go with the V8. Can’t wait!!

I REALLY LIKE THIS STYLE OF THE EXTERIOR AND MY KIDS LUV THE INTERIOR AND THE DVDS. WHEN WILL THIS BE ON THE MARKET AND WHATS THE ASKING PRICE LESS OR MORE THAN $30K THIS SHOULD BE A MUST BUILD

In 2002 I chose a 1999 Lexus RX300 over a new Rendezvous primarily because of the rear end styling of the Buick. I have not been sorry especially when my Lexus is worth more now than the Buick. However, I really like the styling of the new Enclave and will strongly consider one for my next CUV, that is, if it is not overpriced.

As an owner of an Envoy I think this looks good. I’m in the market for new vehicle. Like the look of the Infinity FX and Nissan Murrano but would prefer to Buy GM.
Why did you not use the same engine/drivetrain as Envoy (staight 6 – 270 hp) ? What will the price point be ? When will the production model be available ? Send me some info.

Wow… Buick suddenly has a car that appeals to me. I never really cared for car-based SUVs… they just seem like oxymorons in themselves. But this is nice… I hope the production version looks similar (I do have reservations about the third row seat and cargo space, however.) I’d buy it if it weren’t for the Lexus RX since Buicks don’t keep their value as well… But I still gotta hand it to Buick for the Enclave.

IT ONLY SEATS 4?!?!? AHAHHAHAHAH…never goin 2 be made…

THIS VEHICLE IS THE BEST THING THAT I’VE SEEN IN A LONG TIME. I’d take this over any suv out there. Over an escalade. I was going to buy an infiniti fx but, i’m going to wait it out and get on the list to buy one of these. This thing is a Lexus killer. The only suv that comes close to this is the new Acura Md-x that’s due out in october. But this just has something more.
Buick neds to get this vehicle out.

I’ll buy one for sure.

If GM produced this AS IS it would be the first time Buick ever showed up on my “perspective” radar.

Buick has not made a car that I would consider driving since the Grand National. I grew up in buicks my fater has owned a Wildcat,Electra 225,Lasaber and a Park Ave. I always loved the ride and look of those old cars, then buick stopped making nice cars. I was just about to buy a Ford Freestyle because I have 3 kids,wife and my mother in-law in my home and i did not want a gas sucking SUV nor did I want to get another min-van. Then I saw the Enclave in Motor Trend and I can’t stop looking at it nor re-reading and information that I have. I just want to find out the price point and and a go on sale date.

Currently driving the Rendezvous. I am not as happy as I was with my Envoy, yet I wanted something different. I am most frustrated with the heaviness of the tailgate and really like the look of the enclave. I love the interior and still hoping that the rear look gets some changes. Hoping it will change from a distraction to an attraction. We all like a good looking rear end, right?

I am a 36 year old Thai guy. I grew up around Hondas and Toyotas and the like. I never even heard of Buick until I came to the United States. I like the Enclave a lot but I already have a 2006 Rainier. It is great. With quiet tuning the Rainier is so peaceful inside. I like all of the electronic controls for the mirrors and seats and gas and brake pedals. The Rainier does not have a back up camera but I wish it did. I am very excited about seeing the Enclave soon. Maybe it will be my next vehicle. In my opinion I would like Buick to place the navigator screen higher up in the dashboard, than it is in the Rainier, so I don’t have to take my eyes so far away from the road to see the screen. I hope the third row seats fold down completely flat in the Enclave.

When my lease is up on my Trailblazer (Dec of 07) we will be getting the Enclave. I jokingly tell my family that I am going to “save my allowance” to get it (inside family joke). Excellent job. Now bring back the 94-96 Impalas!

The Buick market is soft right now, there’s no doubt about that. However, with production models like the Enclave I can see that peoples enthusiasm for GM vehicles will soar. It looks like GM is diversifying itself, ie: the 07 Sierra Classic and the GMC Acadia that are soon to come out. I don’t think we’ll be seeing the Enclave across other GM badges (at least I hope). The Enclave is exactly what Buick needed to create for their current customer and the customers they are trying to reach.

“Beyond Precision”

I love this suv “Enclave”. I would buy it in a heartbeat! For six years I have been looking around for a car I thought would be worth the money. I am loath to give up my buick LaSabre because it has what I want and does what I need. I have looked at everything and test driven every new model that has caught my attention.But nothing compare to my buick for the money.Do not change anything. You’ve sold a Buick Enclave!

I am in love with this new Enclave. I want to buy or lease it right now. It will give me the great options for the kids and also look stylish. Not so bulky as a van. I can’t wait to order this Buick in the Spring of 2007.

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GM should completely drop buick, the styling just gets uglier

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looks like a VW tourag only weirder…the interior is nice, but the design of the vehicle doesn’t look that appealing. (to me of course)
Say what you want to say, I’m not trying to be unruley

When can we buy one of these enclave’s?We are in the market for a new car and if this model was avaible soon we would consider it.We are looking at the avalon now.Also what price range would this vehicle be.What kind of mileage is projected for this suv.

My lease on my Envoy will be up in Apr. 07. When will the Enclave be out and what will the price range be? I’m very interested in the Enclave. Would my dealer put my name on a list? Also, what kind of mieage will this car get?

Good old American “Everything HAS to come with a V8 and thats that!” attitude. Signing the Kyoto tready any time soon?? And there is NO way its going to be released looking this good. Good old GM will make damn sure of that!

Mary – Enclave production starts on April 2nd and they should be hitting the dealerships in June. They will most likely get the same gas mileage as their sister cars (GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook) which is 18/26 FWD, 17/24 AWD. We recently purchased a GMC Acadia and it’s truly amazing! Believe all the hype and rave reviews. This is, quite possibly, the best GM vehicle ever built! There’s a new forum dedicated to the Enclave that just started. Check it out at http://www.enclaveforum.net

I had not intended to buy a Buick Enclave. To be honest, I wasn’t even aware there was such a beast when I pulled into the Vero Beach, Florida dealership with my 2004 Rendezvous Ultra. We first experienced Rendezvous (yes, overlooking the style challenges) as a leased CXL (loaded) in 2002. We were so pleased with its quiet performance, that we bought a 2004 Ultra. Everyone who rode in the car was impressed with it as a quiet, competent AWD for the northeast (we live in NJ). The day before we left for a short vacation at our home in Florida, someone with whom I had recently become acquainted saw our Ultra for the first time. He’s a younger family man with two young children. He and his wife liked the Ultra very much. So when we arrived in Florida I thought a visit to the Buick dealer might lead to a new Rendezvous when we got back north since a few email messages confirmed that the friend would seriously be interested in a private purchase of our 2004 Ultra.

It was then that I discovered the Rendezvous was already out of production! When I was introduced to the Enclave, I thought, “good grief, they’ve replaced the Rendezvous with a bigger, heavier, more expensive model … what is this, the Ranier II?” Boy, did I learn how wrong I was!

A test drive with my wife was so impressive that we bought the Enclave we tested (had 36 miles on odometer). It happened to come with exactly the options we’d have picked with exactly the color we wanted.

The ride is impressive. EXTREMELY quiet (unbelievably so), VERY smooth … almost no appreciable roll on cornering (reminds us of the Porsche 924 we had way back when … also an Audi A4 AWD my wife had). We got the FWD version as we are selling NJ home and relocating south.

This car is a vast improvement over the Rendezvous and is not style-challenged either! Handles as a competent car would, but with amazing storage and carrying capacity. No longer will we be concerned with relegating the fifth rider to the small third-row of the Rendezvous. I’m no slim Jim and I was able to easily get into the third seat, adjust the second seat for comfort in the third seat, then adjust the passenger seat for comfort … and the second row “captain’s” seat was comfortable even with adjustments for comfort in the first and third row seats in front and behind! Also, using the alternate exit mode from the third seat (the center aisle, rather than popping the second seat forward), I was amazed at the ease and comfort of exiting by that route … plenty of headroom and a suffiiently wide corridor to make an easy, comfortable exit.

I am very impressed with this Buick!

On the critical side, interior convenient access storage is a bit on the light side (where to put CDs? Tissues?). Everything else is superior to the Rendezvous … and it’s not a truck!

Buick has a winner with this one … and I feel fortunate to have bought the first one sold out of the Vero Beach dealership!