2005 Buick Terraza Consumer Reviews

Mediocrity

Written by: Deano on 05/24/2007

Vehicle

2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We had the Terraza in the shop for the electric doors the second day we owned it. The build quality is less than satisfactory. However, the seats are very comfortable and the ride is smooth. The leather quality is superior on the seats. Overall, on a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give the Terraza a 6.

Favorite Features

Comfortable seats, excellent leather, excellent controls, attractive inside and out.

Suggested Improvements

Build quality is not up to par with competition. Too many rattles!

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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I'm happy

Written by: Mark Lamb on 05/24/2007

Vehicle

2005 Buick Terraza CX Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

For a minivan, it's super quiet. Sometimes the only sound is kids laughing in back, enjoying a DVD with the wireless headphones. Performance is adequate, downshifts nicely. Handling is very good for a vehicle of this type. Drives more like a sedan than a van.

Favorite Features

Left right and rear heating controls, storage, fold down rear seats, built in air compressor

Suggested Improvements

Wish the model I bought had the exterior air filter

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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2005 Terreza

Written by: darin on 03/16/2007

Vehicle

2005 Buick Terraza CX Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Have had bad front brakes at 18,000. Dealer told me that the pads had heat glazed and wanted $290 for new pads. Put new pads on myself. Car still shaking when braking at 25,000 miles. Headlights and dashlights flicker when accelerating. Replaced radio and DVD player once at 10,000 miles. Not happy with it overall

Favorite Features

DVD player, air compressor in back

Suggested Improvements

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Very surprised

Written by: Rob on 01/03/2007

Vehicle

2005 Buick Terraza CX Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I never heard of a Terraza until I found a used one on the the lot of my local Chevy dealer. The vehicle had 13,000 miles on it and was showroom new. It had everything i was looking for and I was hooked after the test drive. It rides smooth and has plenty of power. The 3.5L engine is not going to blow anyone's doors off, but it cruises effortlessly at 80 mph. The interior and exterior styling are very sharp and it has plenty of standard options like dual climate control power sliding doors, power seats and a dvd player. I have not noticed any of the problems indicated in other reviews such as lack of room, power, or road noise that interferes with conversations. It rides like a Caddy!

Favorite Features

The ride of this vehicle is fantastic along with the 7 passenger seating, power sliding doors, DVD player, dual climate control, OnStar. You have to ignore the reviews and drive this van. You will not be disappointed

Suggested Improvements

I own the 2005 and yes the engine could be a little stronger. It seems that Buick has addressed this issue in its newer models. Dont care for the positioning of the cruise control, but it works fine.

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Interesting Van

Written by: Brian on 11/28/2006

Vehicle

2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We had a few problems when we purchased the vehicle, but GM fixed them all and gave a replacement vehicle to drive. After all the issues were resolved, there still are a few annoying squeaks coming from the CD/radio panel. It needs a little more attention to the interior sound detail. A little disappointing to the Buick line. Overall, it's been fun to drive. Though the cruise control does not work very well either. GM is still working on this issue. It carries the family well to get togethers and the DVD player works very good. It certainly is an upgrade from the Pontiac Montana we drove around.

Favorite Features

DVD, CD changer.

Suggested Improvements

Cruise control is horrible. Squeaks in the cabin are annoying. Build quality is not where it should have been on this vehicle

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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My car is great

Written by: donald szanyi on 08/21/2006

Vehicle

2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is the very best automobile I have ever owned. I am 56 years old. I have had 5 Chrysler minivans and they do not compare to this van in comfort or style.

Favorite Features

The interior and the automatic doors

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage is all

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Pros and Cons to the Terraza

Written by: Stephen Shorter on 07/15/2006

Vehicle

2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

The Terraza rides great, has very comfortable seats, and drives very well. However, the driver's side sliding door rattles even after three attempts to the dealer to fix it. I have found the carpeting to be subpar for a Buick. It is extremely difficult, if not impossible to clean. I recommend Scotchgarding the carpet on day one. We owned two Chrysler Town and Country vans prior to the Buick. I must say the Chryslers were superior to the Buick, although the Buick rides better and has more comfortable seats. In summary - some aspects of the Terraza we really like and some we don't.

Favorite Features

Ride, comfort of seats, great freeway cruiser.

Suggested Improvements

Sliding doors need to be redesigned as they rattle and we have had both sides in to the dealershiop for repair.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Do not buy a Buick Terraza

Written by: Lisa on 06/21/2006

Vehicle

2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This vehicle has so many problems, we've had it in numerous times for the radio(4 times), the doors( could not get out of car, could not get in car you name it), noise coming from the front, lights flickering, door handles falling off, hatch falling on sons head, abs lights, traction control lights come on saying not working, but dealer can find nothing wrong. Do not buy this van.

Favorite Features

Look

Suggested Improvements

Recall all Terrazas under lemon law

1 out 3 people found this review helpful

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2005 Buick Terraza

Written by: Shannon on 06/07/2006

Vehicle

2005 Buick Terraza CX AWD 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We've only had our Terraza for a couple of weeks so far, and we bought it NEW (though it is a 2005) off of the showroom floor with 51 miles on it. We have been really happy with it so far. As far as vans go, it's easy to drive and very comfortable for our family. We really enjoy the extras that came with it. DVD system, XM radio, dual climate controls, back-up assist, OnStar, security system, and the very beautiful and classy interior. It's obvious that our boys love both power side doors and the IR headphones. There is just as much (or more) leg room in the second and third row seats as there is in my parents brand new 2007 Yukon Denali and more storage space than their Yukon!

Favorite Features

All the extras: entertainment system, XM radio, OnStar, Back-up Assist, Overhead rail bin system, cool "nose job" that makes it SUV looking with van side door ease, plenty of storage space with all three rows of seats, the ability to turn the middle row seats backward, dual climate and rear controls

Suggested Improvements

Perhaps somehow better view out the back window while backing up. The seat backs (though very classy looking) are high enough that it's more difficult to see out the rear window. I'm learning to rely more on my side mirrors for most backing. Maybe more middle isle walk room or better folding seat

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This van works!

Written by: RC on 02/20/2006

Vehicle

2005 Buick Terraza CXL Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This van works. Buick gives you lots of extras as standard items that you would have to pay more for on the imports. Don’t believe consumer reports on the ride quality and noise of the engine, they tested the Saturn version only, not the Buick! Buick differs from the other GM siblings with an independent rear suspension and also quiet tuning and a more refined 3.5L engine. This van is as plush as a Lexus. My wife and I drove 12 hrs in the Van from Oregon to California with a 12 yr old, 8 yr old, new born, mother-in-law and dog in comfort. The kids put the DVD on with headphones and all was quiet. Got to San Jose in great shape!! The Van passed with flying colors.

Favorite Features

Brakes are unbelievable on this Van. Buick’s Quiet- Tuning! This van is so smooth and quiet. Handling and responsiveness is much better than expected with the 3.5L. The independent rear axel works, taking bumps in stride and keeping you in control. Comfort is awesome too!

Suggested Improvements

Seats are a little heavy. Make it easier to pull rear seats back up once from flat position. Also add a power lift gate.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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