2005 Buick Terraza Review

Name: 2005 Buick Terraza Review
Brand: Buick
Price: 1493 USD
Rating: 4.1 (82 reviews)

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Buick Terraza model years

2007
2006
2005

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2005

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Smooth ride and handling, lots of nifty interior storage spaces, innovative multimedia storage system, standard stability control on 2WD model, available all-wheel drive.

Cons

Engine power and refinement not up to class leaders, no side curtain airbags.

What’s new

The Terraza is an all-new "crossover sport van." Think of it as a minivan with an SUV-like front end.

Edmunds says

Though the Terraza features a slick interior and distinctive styling, it doesn't have the on-road finesse of its minivan competitors.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Buick Terraza CX Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$230/mo

$226/mo

Avg. Midsize Minivan

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Consumer reviews

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4.1

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THE BEST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED!

Cheryl, 11/05/2015

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

I have owned 5 mini vans and this is the 5th and last. It is so comfortable and seats 7! The kids can watch movies or hook their xbox up to it. It has 2 household plugs in it, a compressor with an air hose! No matter how much weight there is in it, it adjusts in the rear and it is never sagged down. I have folded the seats down and put a full size refrigerator in it. It sits up high …

nickles and dimes my %*# hundreds and thousands

Brand Hirsch, 05/24/2016

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

In the past I have had good luck with Buick's. This is not the case with my Terraza. We bought it new in 2005. First 2 years were good, no repairs no problems. From the third year to present we have had nothing but problems. First problem luckily was still covered under warranty. The van kept dying on us or, would not start intermittently with, this issue we had it in the dealership 3 …

Problem after problem.

silveeto, 04/18/2013

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

Oct 2017 update: This year I finally hit my breaking point and said enough is enough. This money pit pulled its last joke on me after leaving me stranded in a Walmart parking lot with a seized starter. I went out the next week and financed a brand new Mazda and kick myself for not doing this sooner. I lived in denial for far too long that this was a good van for the low price I paid for … it. I recently tallied up the amount I spent on repairs/maintenance in my time owning it and was shocked to discover I spent more keeping it on the road than I did purchasing it. If you love troubleshooting weird and unending vehicle problems, this van is for you! Otherwise I’d say just walk away... you couldn’t pay me to drive another one of these. I’ll leave my earlier reviews up as they list a lot of the issues, and you can also see my enthusiasm dwindle down to pessimism over time lol. Good riddance Terraza! Oct 2016 update: Transmission packed it in at about 170,000km (approx 106,000miles). Rear callipers have a parking brake component that seized and needed a full caliber replacement on the rear. After the transmission rebuild ($2500) it seems to be back in action and running well. I guess I'll wait and see what falls apart next on me. UPDATE: I've owned it for 2 years now and I still love it. It has had a few problems though. This chassis (terraza, relay, Uplander, and SV6) is apparently notorious for wheel bearings going. I've been through two bearings on each side of the front, and both sides on the back have been replaced once. Ridiculous right? I'm handy enough, so they're easy enough to change, but come on.... seriously? Twice in 2 years?! Also, I had an ongoing issue with the ABS/traction/stability system light triggering. Took me a while to figure out - but it ended up being as simple as changing the wire harness that runs from the wheel hub to the computer. The wire is cheap and gets brittle over time and even though it looks "ok" the tiny wires inside fray and trip the system - haven't had an issue since replacing a couple years ago. The stereo had weird road/static noises and I didn't like the stock deck anyway so I upgraded to a Kenwood GPS/DVD deck and it's been fantastic ever since as the stock speakers/sound is actually really decent. This also solved an issue with the side sliding door alarm ringing ENDLESSLY. The stereo DVD deck I installed bypassed the door chime so I have sweet, sweet silence now! Hope this helps other owners. Despite the problems I really do still love driving it. Everything else about it has been great! ORIGINAL REVIEW: I just bought my Terraza recently. It has been maintained so well that I'm pretty sure and elderly couple or a super clean freak family had it. It smells like new car, not a stain or a worn spot to be found. At a low 90,000km it looks as though it could have 10km on the clock - so I'm very excited just at how clean it is. In my time driving it, my only complaint is the transmission. Sometimes it doesn't seem to know what it wants to do. I stomp it for power on the highway and it launches into 6000rpm and sounds like it's about to explode. A little scary - I don't want to face a tranny rebuild so soon in the game. Aside from that, driving around town and so forth, she's the smoothest ride I've ever owned.

Most trouble prone car I've ever owned

Mike I, 10/08/2015

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

Let me start by saying that I have owned some of the most unreliable makes on the road. Fiats, Alfas, Jaguars, etc. The Buicke Terraza, which we purchased new in 2005, has been the worst by far. It now has 145k miles on it. I would have unloaded it years ago but after each expensive repair you think, "what else can go wrong?" The Terraza never fails to answer that question. In the …

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2005 Terraza Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$28,110
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$230/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	26.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Terraza include:

Alarm
Stability Control
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Acceptable

2005 Buick Terraza Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Buick Terraza CX Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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THE BEST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED!

nickles and dimes my %*# hundreds and thousands

Problem after problem.

Most trouble prone car I've ever owned

2005 Terraza Highlights

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Buick Terraza CX Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

Most helpful consumer reviews

THE BEST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED!

nickles and dimes my %*# hundreds and thousands

Problem after problem.

Most trouble prone car I've ever owned

2005 Terraza Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Buick Terraza CX Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}