2002 Buick Rendezvous Consumer Reviews Page 11

Better than Grand Cherokee

Written by: Todd Hoover on 12/21/2003

Vehicle

2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

After two trouble-free years, my CXL is as quiet as when I got it, more comfortable and smoother ride than the Grand Cherokee it replaced. I highly recommend "crossovers" as they get better mileage, ride better and handle more like a car.

Favorite Features

AWD for rain, great! A/C works great in FL!

Suggested Improvements

More power

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fum car

Written by: gmpoohbear on 11/30/2003

Vehicle

2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I love it. Best car I have owned for comfort and ease of getting into.

Favorite Features

plenty of headroom

Suggested Improvements

headlight lever is opposite from other auto's-correct this-i'm always pulling instead of pushing

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Fix me almost perfectly

Written by: Army Wife on 10/12/2003

Vehicle

2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I fell in love with the Rendevous when it was first introduced. I was so excited when my husband and I found a used 2002 CXL AWD with just over 11000 miles on it this last summer. We stole it off the lot, with the price we ended up paying for it. I do wish it had a bit more power when going up hills. The comfort and convenience is top of the line. I like the heads up display and AC auto features

Favorite Features

Roomy. Driver seat memory. Dual A/C. Leather is soooo soft!

Suggested Improvements

MORE POWER!!!

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Good Idea-Poor Implementation

Written by: Basil on 09/30/2003

Vehicle

2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Owned this SUV for 9 months. I drive 300-500 miles per week on highways. Ignition switch was defective from the first day. Engine lacks torque/power. Intermittent rattles in dashboard and steering column. Some features of Driver Information System are unreliable. Seems to have defective electronics. Good SUV idea that was cheaply implemented but carries a hefty MSRP of $34,000. Hopefully parts will be less expensive Japanese SUV's. Horn sounds like a toy.

Favorite Features

Ease of entry and exit. Fold Down third row seat. Flat floor. Handles like a mid-size car with soft shocks. Front storage console.

Suggested Improvements

Engine power and torque. Improve reliability of Driver Information System. Improve reliability of electronics. More space behind third row seat. Reduce road/wind noise. Front head-rest is useless. Need to be able to open rear cargo door without using remote.

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My Lil Rendezvous

Written by: ft on 09/11/2003

Vehicle

2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I've driven this car from New York to Florida and back twice since I bought it and found it to be a sensational long distance running vehicle. I disagree with the road test editors opinions' regarding the power of this vehicle. It had plenty power accelerating from 65 mph to 80 mph when I needed to pass other cars on the highway. Also, the gas mileage was extraordinary at 30 mpg. for the duration of both trips to Florida. I found the handling to be rather tight as compared to the Ford explorer and the Isuzu Rodeo which I have owned previously. I would strongly recommend this vehicle to anyone who is looking for a roomy, comfortable SUV like vehicle.

Favorite Features

I especially like the fact that headlights & tail lights turn on and off automatically. Also, the radio / CD controls on the steering wheel are a nice feature.

Suggested Improvements

Anti-lock brakes tend to lock up in wet weather. GM needs to greaty improve the antilock braking system.

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2002 Rendezvou

Written by: Kuwik368 on 09/02/2003

Vehicle

2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I really like this SUV. I went from an Avelanche to this, thinking I wouldn't like it at all. I'm glad I traded! I can't wait to drive it daily. It is a very smooth ride, the sound is great. This Rendezvou has many "fun" options that I never had before on any other vehicle before. I plan on buying another when time to trade.The only thing I really don't like about it are these things: 1) It doesn't feel secure when it's raining and you hit a large spot of water. 2) I very much liked having 2 visors per front seat. One for the front view and another for the side view.

Favorite Features

The display in the window for your speed, blinkers etc.. I really love the driver 1 and 2 memory. My kids really like that they don't have to listen to what we are listening to, and they can also have head phones too! Very pleased so far.

Suggested Improvements

Add extra visors for the front seat. The sun really can be blinding any extra help is wonderful. See if maybe something can be done to make the ride feel more "safe" in bad weather. The feel of a bigger vehicle,but not. Not as easy to roll or flip.

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Classy Family Ride

Written by: Larry S. on 08/30/2003

Vehicle

2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This vehicle has been very good in the 1st 18 months. The styling and functionality are the strong suits for this vehicle. The third row foldaway seats are a must for a larger family. We have only had one waranty repair since purchased.(Traction Control Sensor) The power and performance have been good for us, but we usually travel on flat highways. Two trips to Florida from Ohio presented no grade problems. The passing power of the 3.4L engine is super from 40-65 mph.

Favorite Features

Front end styling, 3rd row seat, quality sound system, lots of compartments and cup holders, good view of highway and other vehicles.

Suggested Improvements

Slightly longer for more rear storage when the 3rd row seat is down. Improved console lid travel distance. Rear entertainment system availability.

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Great Idea, Bad Result 2002 Rendezous

Written by: jfrube on 08/13/2003

Vehicle

2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have owned my Rendezous CXL almost 24 months. It was to be a cross between a luxury car and an suv and for the AWD. Mechanically, I am disappointed. I drive mostly highway miles 6 days a week (52 miles round trip). My tail lights developed problems and it took the dealer 4 trys to fix that. Next problem was my airconditioning needed a new condenser. Now at 40K miles my transmission went out. They went ahead an got GM to warranty it with a rebuilt. The rebuilt lasted 50 miles and my car is still in the shop after 13 days. The gas mileage could be better. 18MPG. The engine is underpowered to the weight of the car. A good design gone awry.

Favorite Features

Easy to get in and out of. Plenty of storage.

Suggested Improvements

Need a stronger engine with better gas mileage. Definitely need to improve the transmission. Gauges are hard to read in the daytime.

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Laidbackjack of Graysville, Ala.

Written by: Councilman on 08/10/2003

Vehicle

2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

My Buick is fun to drive, handles very well, we bought it for the ride (my wife has very painful back trouble), we like the automatic settings of mirrors, seats, etc. We just love it! I really like being able to see my speed refected in the windshield so that I don't have to look away from the road. Everyone, including our passengers like the ease of entry & exit.

Favorite Features

Ride, Read-out of My Speed in Winshield, Quiteness of the ride, Modern design of body, The comfortable rear seating with independant earphones and air/cond. controls.

Suggested Improvements

Better mileage. Longer waranty on electronics equipment.

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Never new GM car again

Written by: Manuel Ruiz on 08/06/2003

Vehicle

2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

Review

When it first came out, we like the minivan and SUV features included, so we bought a brand new one on Jan. Had trouble finding a good dealer, and sales was good. Then we found out how easy it can roll away into an accident. At first nobody knew of the easy towing feature that caused accident, so some help was volunteered. But when we try to get help from GM for cause of accident, everybody from the dealer up to GM headquaters became mean and blamed us for misinformation. We are waiting for the recall!!. Now only 30K and a wheel bearing had to be replaced and electrical problems pop up. Pay it off and worry it is a PIECE.

Favorite Features

3rd row of seats.

Suggested Improvements

Documentation on HIDDEN spedial features should have warnings. Yeah, needs lot more power. Many lighter adapters but can not all be used together. The rear hatch door is a workout.

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