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

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4.63 out of 5 stars

better than Highlander

FVEE48, 08/09/2002
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The Highlander doesn't offer a power passenger seat, something which was very important to this over 50 year old couple. Add the memory feature of driver's seat and mirrors, plus plenty of comfort and great Turnpike ride, and I place the Highlander second. The ONLY shortcoming is the lack of power. But, I am enjoying better and better highway fuel mileage as a trade off. The RDV delivers near 26 mpg at highway speeds. I don't mind a lack of brute power in an SUV... In the end, I was down to a three year old RX300 with 40K miles, or a brand new, nicely equipped Rendezvous. The choice was obvious...

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3.63 out of 5 stars

GM known defects

Shar, 08/11/2006
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'd say it's been a pretty good SUV. 20 mi to gal in town, never failed to get me there and back, but when something goes wrong it will cost you an arm and leg. Why do I keep it? Because in 6 mo. it's paid for!

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3 out of 5 stars

Mix Feelings

Raider, 07/26/2002
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My wife and I were looking for a family car (SUV) that was not too big or to small. When we saw the RDV in the show room we like the roomy interior and the 3rd row seat. The exterior could use more "looks" to it After three one month of driving the car the driver's seat began to make noises at every turn. After three months the rear view mirror fell off. Sure, the dealer fixed the seat and the mirror but who likes to take their new car Overall we enjoy the car but I wonder whether we should have asked for a longer bumper to bumper Warantee because it seems that we may need it!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love the car!

paulson1, 03/19/2002
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was looking for an SUV that wasn't a gas guzzler and that rated fairly well in safety testing. I drove a million cars, and I definitely got the most bang for my buck with the Buick. I drove an explorer before, and there is no compairson. The ride is smooth, there is no road noise, and the back seats are easy to remove. I could not be happier!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Perfectly satisfied

Alg, 03/17/2002
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

For anyone looking for a good family vehicle, the RDV desreves serious consideration. The only criticisms I've heard about the vehicle pertain to mileage or power. Well, it is a 3400# SUV, and I'm pretty sure that if you're looking for power in a car that size, the MPG will stink, and vice versa. The power has been perfectly adequate (for LA hwys), and our overall MPG is around 22 after 3000 mi. In short, a very nice balance between power and econony. That said, the comfort, quiet, convenience and luxury can't be beaten in this price range. We paid less than $24k, and everyone in the family is thrilled with the convenience and creature comfort so far.

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