Used 2003 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
Extended Warranty Required
A great SUV....but it does have its quirks. At 37,123 (after the warranty) the left wheel bearing (lots of this according to GM and Buick) went out and the headers leak coolant. In for repairs, a major expense but I had Extended Coverage and saved BIG money. I am told that A/C goes out frequently also. Cannot customize factory presets. Annoying. Can't adjust door locks or running lamps or other warnings or features. Buick decided for you.
Rendezvous smelling like a lemon...
My experience with this vehicle has gone from good to very bad, such that I wouldn't recommend it. After 1 month the engine developed a pinging noise upon acceleration. The dealer has made every attempt to correct it, but is at a loss as to what the problem could be. The GM rep. was consulted who stated this engine noise is a characteristic of these engines, even though the dealer has never had or heard of this problem before. Its GM's stance to not fix it or do anything about it, likely because there so-called engineers couldn't even engineer there way out of a paper bag. I would have thought a company like GM would at least stand behind there products.
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My Opinion of Buick has Slipped
We bought this car new, not knowing it was made in Mexico. Shame on me for not doing my research. At 60k, the intake manifold started leaking and at 84k, the transmission needed major work. I am disappointed. GM needs to do better. It seems that these two problems are very common for this engine and transmission.
Stay away from this vehicle
Always needs work. As soon as one thing is fixed, something else goes wrong.
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Rendezvous does everything it was designed to do w
Affordable, economical, comfortable, reliable and very spacious. Update, the car (2003 CX) is now the primary vehicle for my 17 year old daughter. It continues to perform reliably and is a very safe car. It is great in poor weather and gives her a commanding view and driving position. The car now has 182,000 miles on it and still works and looks great. Far cheaper to maintain than a newer vehicle or replacing it with something newer. Parts are inexpensive and readily available.
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