Used 2002 Buick Rendezvous Consumer Reviews
Not your grandfathers Buick
After 2 Chevrolet Blazers this is a great change. As desert dwellers who never go offroad we always buy a 4X2. we like the utility of a small tall station wagon (read SUV). This CUV does everything we expected without the truck like handling.
A fine minivan alternative
After a year and 15,000 miles, here are some comments about a "well worn in" vehicle. The car handles reasonably well for it's size and is very comfortable inside. The controls are logically arranged and easy to use. With the 2nd row captains chairs, we find the interior to be very accommodating - and it's fairly easy for even a large adult to get into the rear seats. My only real disappointment is with the fuel economy, which even on long, flat highway trips has been WELL below expectations. We average about 17 MPG in mixed city/highway driving.
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Not a Bad Little Ride
Just got out of a Ford Expedition, which i do not miss. This is a great little ride. Gas mileage is great. Getting around 19-20 compared to 8! Car is fun to drive, comfortable. So far so good.
Too costly to repair!
I bought my Buick used with 17,000 miles on it. I have had all the bearings replaced. And the air conditioner condenser replaced twice in two years. The brakes do not last and other stuff I can't remember. The glove compartment hinge broke and they wanted the whole glove box replaced. The windshield fluid freezes up when it gets below zero even though I used special winter fluid. Now the service engine light is on and it won't pass the EPA check, so I have to trade it or buy a new sensor at $400 +. My next car will be a Toyota, Honda or some other reliable car that my friends rave about. I can no longer afford to "buy American" Are you listening, GM?
Engine needs to be better
After 2 years and 24,000 miles the head gasket started leaking. I notice coolant on the floor of garage. I do remember seeing a slight oil leak (oil on the floor) too, but when I inspected the engine compartment and the undercarriage I could not determine what the source was. The dealer who repaired it sent the head cylinder out for testing and it was out spec but not by much. They machined out the defects in the cylinder. The repair was done as a warranty repairs.