By blastcap on 12/06/11 13:41 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have had my buick for nearly 2 years and I love it! It's a smooth ride. Love the interior. very reliable. Have not had any problems so far. great for the kids, roomy. Great for traveling. only downfall is the gas mileage. I get about 15mpg city and not much more hwy. the automatic sliding doors are convenient but when you hit a bump in the road the door will un-latch, causing an ever so annoying alarm to sound until you put the car in park and shut the door. no regrets buying this vehicle.Treat yourself moms and buy this car!
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By jmacokc on 11/06/11 19:12 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Buick Terraza CX Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I was drawn to the Buick Terraza because it had lots of bells and whistles and low miles (29K). I have owned this vehicle for a little over 2 years and it has been nothing but a pain. Have replaced Wheel Hub Assemblies and control arms twice. Replaced lift gate struts at 50k. Automatic door stopped working and warning bell continuously dings while driving unless fuse for radio is pulled. ABS, Stability Control and Traction Control warning lights come on for no reason. DVD player gets hot to the touch. Plastic molding on the doors has come off.
I have regular & scheduled maintenance done and drive it with respect. Do yourself a favor stay away from this vehicle.
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By fred154 on 07/06/11 18:29 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This car is sensational for comfortable long distance travel whether just for the two of us or when we take other adults up to six on a trip.
It even beats our Lincoln Town Car for a comfortable long distance trip.
Besides being handy to haul bulky items too large for an auto's trunk, it has an elegant interior.
In 90,000 miles, we have had to replace one front wheel bearing and one rear hub.
Otherwise, only normal maintenance has been required.
I don't want to give this car up since there is no suitable replacement on the market now.
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By Fred on 09/03/10 14:09 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Bought new in January,2005, our car now has 83,000 miles and has performed flawlessly. We have made several trips of more than 900 miles in one day with trade-off of drivers, and the comfort of its seats make that no problem. Mileage on trips is usually about 23 MPG, more at lower speeds. No repairs required except rear hubs became warped and noisy at 50,000 miles. Tires had to be replaced at 60,000 miles- good but not the 81,000 miles our 98 Oldsmobile van got. The interior design is very classy and car has many quality features. We wish GM would make more vans and not push everyone towards SUV's which are not nearly as economical and versatile.
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By Dan on 08/31/10 06:41 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought the van used in 2008 (58,000 mi.) Traded in Jeep Commander which just didn't have enough room for my family. Big Mistake! Nothing but problems. Drivers side power door had been "fixed" six times now. Yeah, right. Number seven is right around the corner. Tranny slipping horribly. Radio turns off by it self at random. Headlights flicker. Heated seats do not work anymore. Pass. power seat broken. Carpet stains very easy. Door handles break often. The only thing that works right is the DVD system. I have owned over 20 vehicles. This is the worst ever! And having major dealership problems now too.
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By Dan on 08/30/10 11:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought the van in Sept. 2008 to replace a Jeep Commander (Which I loved! But didn't have the room for 3 kids and all the stuff associated with them). I have to say, I am truly dissapointed with Buick and GM in general. I have had the van in the dealer 6 times for a reoccurring problem with drivers side power sliding door not closing and sending a constant alarm. Even when van is turned off, still alarms. Dealer DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT! Just keeps resetting an adjustment and I'm back again a few months later. The service advisor told me today "There is a reason Buick stopped making this van, you should have read reviews before buying this piece of crap."
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By Sara on 08/09/10 14:20 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I hate this car! I bought it used, but within 6 months I had lights coming on, and was told it's a dirty sensor and to put $10 fuel additive in it every time I get gas, which is once a week. Now, I've had it for 2 years, spent $1000 on fuel additive and more lights are coming on. The remote start stopped working, the gas gauge stopped working and guess what, warranty's expired. $1500 min if I want it fixed. I am looking to trade it in!
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By Brian on 07/16/10 11:22 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
My wife swore she would never drive a minivan, unless it was a Buick. We have no regrets. Buick has done a terrific job building this classy, well built versatile vehicle.
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By kirkdouglas on 02/13/10 10:58 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I Got this van at a low cost, so i was willing to check it out no matter what other people said in there reviews. I have to say that it has been nothing but good times for me and my family, no problems to speak about.
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By Richard on 09/07/09 22:06 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I said I would never own a minivan, and was in the market for midsize SUV when I saw and test drove my new 2005 Platinum Edition Terraza 4 yrs ago. I fell in love at first sight. Mine is fully decked with every possible option including 17 inch chrome wheels. I've owned many vehicles in the past, but none of them have been as multi-functional as this big shiny Buick. Whether it's used for Home Depot, greenhouses, people hauling thru Rocky Mountains, or driving to the theatre, this van does it with ease and finesse. It has enough power when fully loaded while making my way home from vacations. It does not have the roar of my Mercedes, but I did not buy it for that reason.
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