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Used 2003 Buick Rendezvous Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

don't waste your money

argon1, 07/06/2014
2003 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
22 of 27 people found this review helpful

after buying this auto it failed in many ways first it was the brake lines that rotted out, then the over heating problem and the engine repair then the rotors and pads, the wheel bearing next. all of this with in 1.5 yrs of owning it and less than 5000 miles this is nothing as to having to tear the front end apart just to change the battery . so far I put another 3000 dolars into it since I got it. and to top that off the window fell down and I found that all the plastic parts that hold the window had broken lol this is the auto for you if the bank is yours.

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4 out of 5 stars

SPORTY SMOOTH RIDE

Jimmy McGee, 01/08/2017
2003 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Just be cautious before purchasing one. Drive a few different ones of the same year and model. Low miles doesn't mean good miles. If low miles are what you're looking for, try and research whether they were hard and fast or normally acquired. Everyone drives a vehicle differently. Get a feel for the car. A car can communicate with you if you know what to listen, look, and watch for in a used vehicle. I strongly suggest getting a car-fax report. It is worth the $23.00 it cost. Though it's not a promise that everything is cool with your car, but it can be a good indicator as to service intervals.

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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2.63 out of 5 stars

wheel bearing eater

jetsetser, 03/15/2010
2003 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

We bought it new, 2 wheel bearings first year went out,under warranty.over the next few years we have replaced 8 wheel bearings total,and now we need 2 more! the air ride leveling sys. went out at 125,000 miles so we had to put air shocks on. the latch for the back went out and the pull handle broke off and it, only opens with fob. the radio nobs coating is all chipped off .the drivers side heated seat is out,the rear drivers side window is unop. the dash has every light lit up like a Christmas tree.

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5 out of 5 stars

This vehicle is great!

David, 06/29/2005
2003 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Definitely a great SUV. Comfortable to ride in, roomy and gets good gas mileage. I get about 400 miles to a tank. Not too shabby! Wheel bearing on left did go out after warranty but luckily I purchased the extended warranty. Also hit a deer with it. It's fixed now, but the damage was minimal due to the sturdy build and great crash test ratings. I love it, love it love it!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Decent Car for family

craerz, 12/20/2009
2003 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought this car brand new and have kept up with maintenance. The RDV is pretty reliable under those conditions. What's gone wrong so far is; battery leak, head gasket leak, and recently (after 6 years) the battery and O2 sensor needed replacing. The first two were fixed under warantee so NBD. There was also a recall on the rear lift gate. Oh, and now my gas cartridges are shot on the lift gate. The gas milage started out at 22mpg city and 26 on the road, but now we're about 18 city and 22 on the road. Not too bad for a 7-seater. In 2005 we drove this on vacation from Houston, to Sante Fe, to Denver and back to Houston. No problem. We strapped a DVD player to the wide console.

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