As someone who recently purchased the Envista. I'm surprised to see videos of people not liking Buick. People say old people buy these cars...basically sensible people with money. Older people have a lot of money or are very financially comfortable. So when i hear people say that they don't like it because it's an old person's brand, i hear " I am not mature and want to come across as someone who is irresponsible with money." But anyway, in my area. I live in an established area. From considering the home prices, the fact we are in a commute area, and from looking at data, people here make at least over $120k+. Dual income households. I see a few Maseratis, but mostly the typical newer years Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes, Teslas, BMWs, higher end Kias, Cadillacs, and Buicks. As a stay at home mom, we are a one income family and definitely belong among our financial cohorts. I see a lot more buicks than anything else. I wont lie but i did choose buick because everyone seems to have one and because my husband said we needed a reliable/durable car brand which is not costly to repair and because a lot of people here have buicks. I chose the envista because it looked different and i seriously did not want to stand outside my children's school and my car is identical to literally almost every car waiting to pick up their child. I'm happy with me choice but i just you all should know that buick do sell quite a bit in my area .
Great comment! We currently have the 2024 Buick Envista Avenir in our driveway and just finished filming that review. I absolutely love the vehicle except AWD would be nice, especially since we are in the middle of a big snowstorm today lol. Otherwise it's a great vehicle and so is the Encore GX which we reviewed last week. Check those out and our Envista video which comes out Thursday and let us know if we missed anything. Thank you for watching.
I own a 2022 buick encore with the new 1.4 le2 ecotec engine..this runs like dream im a 46 years of mechanic experience as a mechanic point this these are reliable an easy to fix..but remember always remember to let your vehicle warm up an after a good ride let it cool down an change oil regularly an guess what no problems .God bless
That's awesome! I'm starting to see them on the street and they look really good! Let us know how you like the ownership of it! We loved it for the week we had it.
Thanks for enlightening my concern about reliability. Ordered my Envista Avenir and getting it next month. Concern about reliability coz it’s a pretty new vehicle in the market but listening to you guys makes me feel comfortable with my choice of vehicle. Thanks again.
Our pleasure. Thank you for watching our video, it's greatly appreciated. We try to inform people as much as we can on issues that are not discussed in the industry so it makes us feel good when we get feedback like yours
I definitely like where Buick is going. Not overly expensive and reliable. Hopefully it doesn't get to their heads and they don't start increasing prices lol
I owned a Buick Encore as a commuter a long time ago. It was a decent suv but had a lot of infotainment issues. That’s not really Buick but the crappy software company who built it for them. 3.8L 6 was one of the best engines ever made. These 3cyl motors need a bit more power and better efficiency.
I purchased my Buick Verano new, in 2013. I still love this hidden gem and have had absolutely no reliability issues with it. Wanting to jump in on the SUV craze, I'm considering a trade for a sub-compact SUV. My local Buick dealer never has an Envista Avenir or Encore GX Avenir to test drive. I like the styling more on the Envista, but the Encore GX has slightly more power. I don't really need AWD, living in Southern CA. Does the Envista Avenir have a leather steering wheel and gear shifter? a friend tested the Envista Preferred and said those two features were made of a cheap synthetic leather-like material. Hoping the Avenir has real leather. I'm still enjoying my Verano, which still runs great and has low miles. I just love the look of the Envista, so I'm tempted. I'm of the demographics that love Buicks.... age 69 & female.
I honestly cannot tell if it's synthetic or real these days because it looks and feels really good. I know synthetic gets a bad reputation from its Early beginning but it has come a long way and I would not dismiss it for that reason personally. I actually now prefer synthetic but it's a personal preference really.
That's almost impossible to figure out since the Envista is also a brand new model. Rule of thumb is, first generation vehicles usually go through a rough patch. The more you change, in a vehicle, the more time it takes to become reliable
@@LB20278 well I'm from Ontario but Brian and I both spent a few years in New Brunswick but that's as far east as I have lived. Lovely part of the country though
I own a 1977 Buick skylark and it still runs .. Buick used to have muscle cars in the late 60’s and 70’s .. the 80’s is when they turned into grandpas/grandma cars besides the regal .
Im 34 and bought a 2021 envision. My mother had a buick century which was so reliable and my mom isnt the best with cars.. so far i love my car but need something bigger so I'm hoping for the 2025 buick enclave.
@@clevelog absolutely! People see to always think that certain brands are reliable and others are not without realizing it changes every few years. Recently GM as a whole has been making good products
I've always gotten the old man jokes from people. I'm 40, and just bought my 5th Buick. Had an 86 Park Avenue, an 07 LaCrosse, a 12 Verano (got totalled after a year), a 13 Verano to replace the first one after the crash, and just bought a 24 Envista. They've always been a good vehicle for me, and they're comfortable with a smooth ride. I do miss the 3.8 V6 though. That was THE best V6 you could get. I've also had Ford, Acura, and VW. None of them hold a match to my Buicks. The Ford got lemon-lawed (after about 2 years of fighting for it and Ford refused to do a good chunk of the warranty work), the Acura went through 3 transmissions in 120k miles (all were covered in warranty due to recalls thankfully. It was a nice car, but just spent almost as much time in the shop as it did on the road), and the VW... well it was a VW lol.
@@TheAlexismaso it is! Also keep in mind things change from model to model and very dependent on when the model was refreshed. Look at what is happening with Toyota this year! They refreshed the Tacoma and Tundra and now both are plagued with issues so even if a brand has a good reliability reputation... Doesn't mean they always get it right
Thank you very much! That goes a long way for us and also to support our claim, Consumer reports just posted the least expensive vehicles to maintain and guess who's in the top 3 of that list?
Yes they really are! I think GM has improved overall, although they are running into infotainment issues and such but the GM's from 3 years ago had the old system so I expect that reliability will go slightly down with the big refresh that happened in 2022
As someone who recently purchased the Envista. I'm surprised to see videos of people not liking Buick. People say old people buy these cars...basically sensible people with money. Older people have a lot of money or are very financially comfortable. So when i hear people say that they don't like it because it's an old person's brand, i hear " I am not mature and want to come across as someone who is irresponsible with money."
But anyway, in my area. I live in an established area. From considering the home prices, the fact we are in a commute area, and from looking at data, people here make at least over $120k+. Dual income households. I see a few Maseratis, but mostly the typical newer years Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes, Teslas, BMWs, higher end Kias, Cadillacs, and Buicks. As a stay at home mom, we are a one income family and definitely belong among our financial cohorts. I see a lot more buicks than anything else. I wont lie but i did choose buick because everyone seems to have one and because my husband said we needed a reliable/durable car brand which is not costly to repair and because a lot of people here have buicks. I chose the envista because it looked different and i seriously did not want to stand outside my children's school and my car is identical to literally almost every car waiting to pick up their child. I'm happy with me choice but i just you all should know that buick do sell quite a bit in my area .
Great comment! We currently have the 2024 Buick Envista Avenir in our driveway and just finished filming that review. I absolutely love the vehicle except AWD would be nice, especially since we are in the middle of a big snowstorm today lol. Otherwise it's a great vehicle and so is the Encore GX which we reviewed last week. Check those out and our Envista video which comes out Thursday and let us know if we missed anything. Thank you for watching.
This is soo valid thank you!
@@KandeeKane85 thank you for the kind words and support
I own a 2022 buick encore with the new 1.4 le2 ecotec engine..this runs like dream im a 46 years of mechanic experience as a mechanic point this these are reliable an easy to fix..but remember always remember to let your vehicle warm up an after a good ride let it cool down an change oil regularly an guess what no problems .God bless
Thank you for your comment. We love hearing from people's own experience
I just purchased the Buick Envista Avenir and I love it🤗😍🖤🖤
That's awesome! I'm starting to see them on the street and they look really good! Let us know how you like the ownership of it! We loved it for the week we had it.
Thanks for enlightening my concern about reliability. Ordered my Envista Avenir and getting it next month. Concern about reliability coz it’s a pretty new vehicle in the market but listening to you guys makes me feel comfortable with my choice of vehicle. Thanks again.
Our pleasure. Thank you for watching our video, it's greatly appreciated. We try to inform people as much as we can on issues that are not discussed in the industry so it makes us feel good when we get feedback like yours
Made in China…deal breaker
@@patriot4757made in Mexico (motor) and South Corea
Where I live, 30 something millennial moms LOVE their Buick SUVs. I see them driving them with kids in the back ALL THE TIME! I like the Envista!
I definitely like where Buick is going. Not overly expensive and reliable. Hopefully it doesn't get to their heads and they don't start increasing prices lol
I owned a Buick Encore as a commuter a long time ago. It was a decent suv but had a lot of infotainment issues. That’s not really Buick but the crappy software company who built it for them. 3.8L 6 was one of the best engines ever made. These 3cyl motors need a bit more power and better efficiency.
They are also a bit noisy but run surprisingly well! I was impressed by it ... Just not the sound lol
I purchased my Buick Verano new, in 2013. I still love this hidden gem and have had absolutely no reliability issues with it. Wanting to jump in on the SUV craze, I'm considering a trade for a sub-compact SUV. My local Buick dealer never has an Envista Avenir or Encore GX Avenir to test drive. I like the styling more on the Envista, but the Encore GX has slightly more power. I don't really need AWD, living in Southern CA. Does the Envista Avenir have a leather steering wheel and gear shifter? a friend tested the Envista Preferred and said those two features were made of a cheap synthetic leather-like material. Hoping the Avenir has real leather. I'm still enjoying my Verano, which still runs great and has low miles. I just love the look of the Envista, so I'm tempted. I'm of the demographics that love Buicks.... age 69 & female.
I honestly cannot tell if it's synthetic or real these days because it looks and feels really good. I know synthetic gets a bad reputation from its Early beginning but it has come a long way and I would not dismiss it for that reason personally. I actually now prefer synthetic but it's a personal preference really.
We have a 2018 encore and have only one engine issue which was covered by warranty. Honestly, it has been a great vehicle for my wife.
That is good to hear. Thank you for your feedback
Are they still reliable considering their cars like the Envista is now made in China?
That's almost impossible to figure out since the Envista is also a brand new model. Rule of thumb is, first generation vehicles usually go through a rough patch. The more you change, in a vehicle, the more time it takes to become reliable
Made in South Korea
It's better now that they're made in China.
I just bought the Envision and it's a great car. I'm older and now want to be in full comfort when I drive and now I am. Sweet ride for sure.
Well done!
Made in China
@@patriot4757 some are but not all
Hey, where are you guys from? I think I heard a "tink," which suggests East Coast of Canada--either Cape Breton or Newfoundland.
@@LB20278 well I'm from Ontario but Brian and I both spent a few years in New Brunswick but that's as far east as I have lived. Lovely part of the country though
I own a 1977 Buick skylark and it still runs .. Buick used to have muscle cars in the late 60’s and 70’s .. the 80’s is when they turned into grandpas/grandma cars besides the regal .
Nice! Love that your Skylark is still kicking! Those old-school rides have a vibe that just can’t be beat! Keep cruising!
Im 34 and bought a 2021 envision. My mother had a buick century which was so reliable and my mom isnt the best with cars.. so far i love my car but need something bigger so I'm hoping for the 2025 buick enclave.
We are also looking forward to reviewing the enclave! It looks really sharp!
Thank you for opening my eyes to Buick. Plus, excellent list of available safety features. And quiet tuning, too.
@@clevelog absolutely! People see to always think that certain brands are reliable and others are not without realizing it changes every few years. Recently GM as a whole has been making good products
The 8th generation Buick Riviera is so underrated. It had an optional supercharged v6 and looked pretty quirky.
I think Buick as a whole has a very underrated reputation
I've always gotten the old man jokes from people. I'm 40, and just bought my 5th Buick. Had an 86 Park Avenue, an 07 LaCrosse, a 12 Verano (got totalled after a year), a 13 Verano to replace the first one after the crash, and just bought a 24 Envista. They've always been a good vehicle for me, and they're comfortable with a smooth ride. I do miss the 3.8 V6 though. That was THE best V6 you could get. I've also had Ford, Acura, and VW. None of them hold a match to my Buicks. The Ford got lemon-lawed (after about 2 years of fighting for it and Ford refused to do a good chunk of the warranty work), the Acura went through 3 transmissions in 120k miles (all were covered in warranty due to recalls thankfully. It was a nice car, but just spent almost as much time in the shop as it did on the road), and the VW... well it was a VW lol.
@@SassageLink83 I hear that a lot from Buick owners, yet the majority of people still think the opposite
@@Outsider.Reviews doesn't bother me. As long as they're still around and make a good car, I'll stick with my Buicks
Considering a used Buick Lacrosse. Thanks for reassuring me that Buick is a solid car brand.
@@TheAlexismaso it is! Also keep in mind things change from model to model and very dependent on when the model was refreshed. Look at what is happening with Toyota this year! They refreshed the Tacoma and Tundra and now both are plagued with issues so even if a brand has a good reliability reputation... Doesn't mean they always get it right
Great video, I liked and subscribed, keep up the incredible content.
Thank you very much! That goes a long way for us and also to support our claim, Consumer reports just posted the least expensive vehicles to maintain and guess who's in the top 3 of that list?
😂😂😂Both these guys are old! 50..+ sorry guys ya'll are not young anymore. 😂😂
one is in his 30s and the other early 40s. Not young but also not 50+
I'll be the first to admit that my body is more of a landfill than a temple, but FIFTY??? 😅
@@HoneySparkles2 oh no.... Now you upset Brian... Can't help you anymore lol
Have you ever answered a jdpower survey,...bunch of crap!
Could be. But could also be true
I'm surprised Chevy is also doing really well.
Yes they really are! I think GM has improved overall, although they are running into infotainment issues and such but the GM's from 3 years ago had the old system so I expect that reliability will go slightly down with the big refresh that happened in 2022