2018 Buick Enclave Essence
Verdict #345 · 149,304 miles · VIN 5GAEVAKW8JJ277670 · Stock # BUY
“A $12,753 Enclave thousands under market — buy only with a clean inspection at 149k miles.”
Pros
- $12,753 is thousands under typical market
- Essence trim: leather, tri-zone, power liftgate
- 3.6L V6 is a known quantity
Cons
- 149,304 miles — transmission and timing chains are the watch items
- No history report pulled — mandatory at this mileage
- Fuel economy in the high teens
Analysis
Big three-row comfort at a small price, with a mileage asterisk. This 2018 Enclave Essence lists at $12,753 with 149,304 miles — thousands under the typical $16k-$20k market. The Essence trim is well equipped (leather, tri-zone climate, power liftgate), and the 3.6L V6 is well understood by every GM tech alive. But 149k miles means the 9-speed transmission’s service history and the timing chain health are the whole ballgame — a pre-purchase inspection is not optional. No history report was pulled. The discount is real enough to make it a buy if it inspects clean.
Market Comparison
Market reference: Typical market $16,000-$20,000 (2018 Enclave Essence). This listing at $12,753 (149,304 miles) is well under market at 149,304 miles.
Dealer: Glenbrook Hyundai, Fort Wayne IN. History report not pulled for this verdict — verify accidents, service, and title before signing.
The Original Listing
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