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3 out of 5 stars

Our 2002 CXL

regalluvr2, 02/21/2004
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

After years of driving Buick Regals we decided to try a 2002 RDV.Being used to the power of the 3800 and SC3800 engines we are disapointed with the under powered 185 hp 3400 V-6.The 3800 Buick should have been used. Its nice looking from the front but from the rear it isnt so great. The worst problem is that in the past month we have had lots of electrical problems and will soon be on our 3rd BCM.Its soon to be out of warranty and if we keep it we will be purchasing a GM extended warranty as we dont trust its reliability.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Still going

rendezastek, 03/14/2013
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

I have owned my 2002 Rendezvous for 6 years now. I bought the car for $6,500. in 2007 and up till a year ago hardly had an issue. Last year I did do some engine work and this year replaced the transmission. The transmission was due to a solenoid. This is a common flaw in these transmissions. Other than that hardly any repairs. I did also replace the wheel bearings this year. Hoping to get another few years out of it.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Have owned 3 years with very few problems

adelphi, 01/25/2007
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought my Rendezvous used in 5/2004 for $17K and have had only one problem. The left front bearing went and was repaired under warranty. It has been a very reliable car, and is superb in the snow. I currently have 66,000 miles on it and no problems. I recommend buying a used one with an extended warranty. The gas mileage is very good for a truck this size. I get about 19/20 mpg average. None of the truck chasis SUV's can come close to the comfort and handling of this SUV. It's not perfect, but it's a steal if bought used. Go ahead and compare it to the Pilot, even MDX, it's that good.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Buick Rendezvous 2002 model

Jacqueline Johnson, 01/10/2007
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Needs better gas mileage. When they make the tailgate door automatic, I will purchase another Rendezvous. Still waiting for that to happen. They haven't changed anything about this SUV since its inception.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Buick bombed on the Rendezvous

Greg Katzke, 12/24/2008
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

The worst vehicle I have ever owned. In 11 months the trasmision,air conditioning, fuel pump, body control module and the oxygen sensor has all needed work. With the total bills costing well over 5,000 dollars. All I can think is 3 more years until it's paid for. Don't buy one of these vehicles unless you're buying mine (it's almost new again).

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