Auto loans: 2013 Buick Encore
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.4 to 9.3 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.4 to 9.3 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2013 Buick Encore for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2013 Buick Encore specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 199 g/km | 218 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.02 | $14.42 |
2013 Buick Encore: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 30 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$2,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,604 | $2,884 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2013 Buick Encore
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (21), electrical system (8) and power train (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V502000 | 2016-07-05 | electrical system:ignition | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet... |
| 14V488000 | 2014-08-08 | seat belts:front | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a... |
| 14V446000 | 2014-07-23 | seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles... |
| 14V417000 | 2014-07-02 | equipment:electrical | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet... |
| 14V298000 | 2014-06-06 | air bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December 30, 2012, to March 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air... |
| 13V105000 | 2013-03-28 | steering: steering wheel/handle bar | General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012, and equipped with a heated steering wheel. The steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed. This could cause the steering wheel to come loose or separate from the... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2013 Buick Encore
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2013 Buick Encore for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page sets out the 2013 Buick Encore for buyers, in plain words.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, electrical system and power train; have those parts checked.
Specs, explained
It uses the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Plan on about 25 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 8.4 L/100 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $13.02, and a 300 km weekend about $39.06. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles.
Room inside
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Who the Encore suits
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.
Try before you buy
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Encore for a week and see how it fits your life.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.02 in fuel.
Choosing the right one
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Make a request
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2013 Buick Encore from us first.
Ask us about the 2013 Buick Encore
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2013 Buick Encore for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2013 Buick Encore
Does CarmaCars sell the 2013 Buick Encore?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2013 Buick Encore before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2013 Buick Encore have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2013 Buick Encore cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2604.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.