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4.88 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT BUT TO SLOW

MOORE, 01/28/2004
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I FEEL THIS HAS BEEN A GOOD CAR BUT IT IS DEFINITLY UNDER POWERED. IT SHOULD OF AT LEAST HAD THE 3800 ENGINE IN IT OR A TRUCK ENGINE.WE'VE HAD SOME PROBLEMS WHICH HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF BY OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY. WE HAVE HEARD OF OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND DEALERS NOT TAKING CARE OF IT SAYING CAN'T BE FOUND. I'M REFERRING TO AN OIL LEAK FROM THE MANIFOLD AT 50000 MILES. SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THIS V-6. OTHER THAN THAT COMFORT,LOOKS AND HANDLING HAVE BEEN GREAT.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

ORIGINAL MONEY PIT

mommamia, 03/29/2009
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this used in nov 2005 without researching it. BIG MISTAKE! Thankfully, I bought the extended warranty. I have had everything replaced that everyone who owns this car has, A/c condenser, etc. I took the car for a routine oil change (not at dealer) and he pointed out a "lower intake valve" problem, to which the dealer said "no problem with it." I definitely got my money's worth with the warranty, but now that it's expired I'm having problems with my ABS system, computer, and rear suspension knuckle. Parts and labor? $1800! I owe 2 1/2 more years on this pile...and the Kelley is ABSOLUTELY AWFUL! It's worth 1400-3600 trade in. Pitiful...do not buy this car.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Sow's EAR

Jack, 02/02/2008
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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My 3rd Buick and my Last. This could have been a great car if reliability had been there. Head gasket replaced at 55k and 175k, air conditioning condenser, power steering pump, 3 wheel bearings, 4th gear on transmission failed, rear ball joints replaced. All of these identified by service bulletins but cost me just more than $10,000 in repairs with no relief from GM except the first head gasket. Last jab is being left no residual value on resale. GM makes the mistakes and the customer pays. What a disappointment. GM should learn that reputation not just made on successes but how you handle the failures. In this case GM made the customer pay. Losing market share GM? Wonder why? You shouldn't!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

2002 Rendevous CXL AWD

mdirector, 01/31/2004
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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great car with 3 problems: execessive wind noise on driver side 15.9 mpg noisey creaky front seat

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Took a chance on a new model.

Terry Butlin, 03/23/2002
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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Took a chance buying a new model, but never regreted it. For the money I paid I don't think there is anything that comes close. The car has run flawlessly since the day I purchased it. Would and probably will buy another one when it is time to replace this one.

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