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Used 2018 Buick Encore Preferred
$12,325
- 79 miles
- Rochester, NY
- VIN KL4CJESB3JB574288
85/100 suitability for First Car
No visible wear deductions
The vehicle appears to be in good exterior condition with no visible rust or dents.
Reviewed 0 interior and 1 exterior photos.
- Rust ✓ · No visible rust.
- Dents / body ✓ · No visible dents.
- Interior ? · No interior photos in the listing.
- Listing notes ✓
- Mileage for age ✓ · Typical mileage for the age (79 mi over ~8 yr)
Estimated from listing photos; may miss hidden or un-photographed damage.
Listing data is provided by the source and may change or sell out. Price, insurance, repair and resale costs are not included in the score.
Full suitability report
First Car suitability
2018 Buick Encore
VIN on file
Confidence: Moderate — 80% of the scoring weight is backed by data
4.8 / 5 NHTSA stars (averaged) weight 50%
74 NHTSA complaints on record weight 38%
29 MPG combined (EPA) weight 13%
No NHTSA recall data available.
The 2018 Buick Encore has an overall suitability score of 85 out of 100, making it a strong contender for a first car. The score is supported by a moderate confidence level, with 80% of the scoring weight backed by available data. One of the standout factors is its safety rating, which is quite high at 95 out of 100, based on an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from the NHTSA. This factor carries the most weight at 50%, indicating a strong emphasis on safety in the overall assessment.
In terms of reliability, the Buick Encore scores 80 out of 100, with 74 complaints on record with the NHTSA, contributing 38% to the overall score. The fuel economy is rated at 57 out of 100, with a combined EPA rating of 29 MPG, and this factor has a smaller weight of 12%. Unfortunately, recall risk data is unavailable, as there is no NHTSA recall data provided for this vehicle. This lack of data means recall risk could not be factored into the suitability score.
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