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Used 2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Very Sorry I Bought this Vehicle

nbv362, 03/09/2005
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had many problems with my '02 Rendezvous. Had to replace wheel bearings on both front wheels the first year. Luckily no one was injured while the dealer tried to figure out what the rumbling noise was each time. The heater/AC blower had to be replaced. Now I need all the gaskets replaced before the engine seizes. I will never buy a first year production auto again. The dealer says I should have bought the extended warranty, but the warranty on the Rendezvous is just not long enough.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Decent SUV

klkrlk, 09/13/2004
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I have been satified with this vehicle for the last 3 years; no real major problems. Only the A/C compressor went out at about 30K (under warranty). My only real complaint is the materials used in the vehicle just "feel" cheap; not up to other luxury SUV standards. However, this vechicle is loaded with options and has great passenger/storage room. I have noticed a lot of rattles and squeeks (sun roof, seats, doors, etc). Just one final note: Depreciation is HORRIFIC; so if you get one, you need to keep it a LONG time. I just purchased a RX 330 and can't give this car away!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Perfect proof

Curmudeon, 10/01/2006
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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Why you should not buy a car in its first model year. Design of the vehicle, especially the interior, is both innovative and functional. Comfort is good, and long trips are not tiring. But, the car has been a succession of one repair after another - most a function of mediocre engineering. Most annoying is what the dealership tells me is an inherent flaw in the intake gasket which requires too frequent replacing. Will I continue to drive this vehicle? Yes. Would I buy it again? No.

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4 out of 5 stars

Not your grandfathers Buick

Tom Raveling, 03/01/2006
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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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.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

Worst car ever owned

melissa, 01/30/2007
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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This is the worst and most unsafe car I have ever owned or driven! Heard this was a flop from GM. The car rocks like a boat when driving and on highways the car is pushed when passing of a truck or bigger vehicle. Computer system in this car is a nightmare! Constantly in the shop! Biggest and costliest mistake!

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