THE WILLIS DIFFERENCE
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We strive to give each guest the Willis Experience online and in person. The foundation of our unique experience lies in the six core values guiding our actions. These values are more than slogans; they are woven into the fabric of Willis Automotive's culture and our employees.
This 2018 Buick Encore Preferred in Graphite Gray Metallic offers a refined and capable compact SUV experience. With 32,618 miles on the odometer, this is a lightly-driven vehicle with years of dependable service ahead. As a one-owner, local trade with a clean Carfax history, you can shop with confidence knowing the maintenance and ownership story of this vehicle.
- AWD
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
- Heated Door Mirrors
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio Capability
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB (Standard Trim Level Equipment)
The Encore Preferred delivers practical everyday value with its turbocharged 1.4L four-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. City driving earns an estimated 24 miles per gallon, while highway travel returns approximately 30 miles per gallon, offering a balanced blend of capability and efficiency for your commute and weekend adventures.
Inside, you'll find comfortable cloth and leatherette seating with front bucket seats and a split-folding rear seat configuration, providing flexibility for passenger comfort or cargo hauling. Power windows, power door mirrors, a tilting and telescoping steering wheel, and fully automatic headlights contribute to convenient, everyday operation. Climate control includes air conditioning and a heated rear window defroster, ensuring comfort in all seasons.
Safety and connectivity have been thoughtfully integrated throughout this vehicle. Electronic Stability Control, traction control, and brake assist work together to support confident handling in varied driving conditions. OnStar Guidance provides emergency communication and assistance when you need it, while the remote vehicle starter allows you to warm or cool the cabin before driving away.
WILLIS PRE-OWNED
Our Willis Pre-Owned vehicles are a special group of quality, previously-owned cars, trucks, vans and SUV's
-Willis Multi-Point Quality Inspection
-Fully reconditioned
-Willis Complete Auto Detail
-30 Day / 2,000 Mile, 50/50 Limited Warranty
-Qualifies for extended service contract
-Vehicle receives oil change and filter
*Prices do not include tax, title, license, dealer fees or dealer installed options. The prices shown above, may vary as will incentives, and are subject to change. Call or email for complete vehicle specific information. Vehicle availability subject to prior sale.
Used 2018 BuickEncore Preferred SUVfor Sale in Des Moines, IA near Pleasant Hill, IA
- Exterior Color
- Graphite Gray
- Interior Color
- Ebony
- Odometer
- 32,645 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Seats
- 5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 24/30 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic Electronic with Overdrive
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel Drive
- Engine
- I-4 cyl
- VIN
- KL4CJESB4JB714171
- Stock Number
- VXL101A
Buick
Encore
Highlighted Features
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Split folding rear seat
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Rear window wiper
- Fully automatic headlights
- Security system
- Power driver seat
- Alloy wheels
Included Packages & Accessories
- Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
- 6 Premium Speakers
- 6-Speaker Audio System
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Radio data system
- Radio: Buick Infotainment System AM/FM Stereo
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Air Conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Remote Vehicle Starter System
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Ride & Handling Suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: OnStar Guidance
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear side impact airbag
- Brake Assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Delay-off headlights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Front License Plate Bracket
- Heated Door Mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Roof rack: rails only
- Spoiler
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Outside temperature display
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- 2-Way Manual Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- 6-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- Cloth w/Leatherette Seat Trim
- Driver's Seat Mounted Armrest
- Front Bucket Seats
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 18" Machined-Face Alloy
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 3.53 Final Drive Axle Ratio
- CLEAN CARFAX
- LOCAL TRADE
- ONE OWNER
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: OnStar Guidance
- Front beverage holders
- Illuminated entry
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 215/55HR18.0
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Power steering
- Rear tires: 215/55HR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- Radio data system
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speakers: 6
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Turn-by-turn navigation directions: OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Driver seat mounted armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: all-wheel
- Engine liters: 1.4
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 24mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 27mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 30mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 14.0gal.
- Horsepower: 138hp @ 4,900RPM
- Manual-shift auto
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 1,850RPM
- Transmission: 6 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Ground clearance (min): 157mm (6.2")
- Bumpers: body-color
- Cargo: liftgate
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Two-tone paint
- Compression ratio: 9.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,523kg (3,358lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 72.5mm x 82.6mm (2.85" x 3.25")
- Engine displacement: 1.4 L
- Engine horsepower: 138hp @ 4,900RPM
- Engine torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 1,850RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,775mm (69.9")
- Exterior height: 1,659mm (65.3")
- Exterior length: 4,277mm (168.4")
- Front headroom: 1,006mm (39.6")
- Front hiproom: 1,313mm (51.7")
- Front legroom: 1,036mm (40.8")
- Front shoulder room: 1,377mm (54.2")
- GVWR: 1,984kg (4,374lbs)
- Interior cargo volume: 532 L (19 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,371 L (48 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 986mm (38.8")
- Rear hiproom: 1,273mm (50.1")
- Rear legroom: 909mm (35.8")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,336mm (52.6")
- Turning radius: 5.6m (18.3')
- Wheelbase: 2,555mm (100.6")
- Appearance: analog
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear side impact airbag
- Security system
- Tracker system: OnStar Guidance
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

Overall4.0Out of 5
- 4.0
Comfortable, but get extended warranty
By JL 91 Cadillac | on 7/4/2026 9:55:16 PM
Our 2018 Buick Encore Preferred 2 is a very nice riding quiet vehicle. It was purchased used to replace a GMC Envoy which we really loved, but the rust issues were becoming severe. This vehicle was the affordable option with very low miles .All things considered it has held up well, no major issues. A problem spot is the module for the AWD which seems to need to be replaced yearly. It is covered by the warranty so I think we will only keep it as long as the warranty is in effect. Both rear springs needed to be replaced this year, at 50K miles as they cracked and broke. It is very light, so it can be challenging in the snow and bad weather ( Is a little better with the new Michelin tires, but you still need to be careful). All in all, it is doing what we need it to do, at a price we could afford, but at the end of the warranty we will be looking to replace it with a heavier vehicle (like a pre-owned GMC Acadia or a Buick Envision AWD). We received a notice from GM that they would replace the turbo if it goes bad, as an as-needed recall,but so far we are doing ok with it, but we do allow it to cool down for a few minutes before we turn the engine off. We change the oil and do the maintence through the dealer, oil changes are at 3K miles so that might be helping it.… - 4.0
Starts falling apart at about 50,000 miles
By Natchomoma | on 6/12/2026 10:55:52 AM
Extended warranty is highly recommended because you will have several costly repairs in your future.… - 4.0
Practical pick!
By Normal person | on 5/15/2026 11:45:31 AM
Hi I’m writing this review to give some honest insight. I’m a college student and I live about 130 miles from home and do the drive often. My car is a 2015 with what I would consider high mileage. I love the interior and it has the perfect amount of space for me to pack up and take on weekend trips. Realistically, I have to do regular maintenance fixes(brakes, oil, tires) and have had a few “real issues”. I have had to do a $1,000 fix of the intake manifold and $500 suspension fix. My check engine light sometimes turns on even when my car has no symptoms and then turns itself off within a few days. I also have noticed that you can hear a lot of road noise from inside the vehicle. Other than that, it drives well and I really love it.…
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