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Actually Buick out scores BMW & Mercedes annually on the JD power & associates owner surveys. Of coarse owner surveys don't mean much. My mother had a 97 park avenue ultra (the supercharged version) for ten years. It was a very reliable car. Even though it was a 2 ton FWD sedan I always enjoyed driving it. She was planning on replacing it with an Enclave, but I talked her into a GMC Acadia. They are basically the same Vehicle, but I felt that the more conservative styling of the Acadia was more eye appealing. It has < 10k miles so Its really impossible to gauge if its a "good car" at this point, that said I am impressed with the initial quality. I don't really care much for big crossovers but I think it is very good for what it is. The ride quality + steering response are worlds better than the luxury SUVs and on par with the few big luxury sedans I've had the displeasure of driving. I love the 3.6L V-6 but it really doesn't belong in this heavy of a vehicle. It revs freely and produces produces its power at a high RPM. This V6 in a solstice would be the cat's pajamas. It gets much better gas mileage than the video suggest, no doubt because of my Mama's driving habits. speed-e, if you have 5 kids, too cool for minivans, and require driving dynamics superior to a SUV.... this car is for you.
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