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Used 2003 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

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3.75 out of 5 stars

brake fluid fire

Julie, 06/19/2010
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

YESTERDAY; our daughter was driving back home from an appt when the brakes failed--she eased it home, was in the house telling us about the problem for about 15-20 minutes while car was sitting turned off in the driveway. My husband went out to look under the hood and found it ON FIRE. Brake fluid was dripping on the hot manifold Luckily he was able to extinguish it. I believe the design of the engine with the brake line so close situated just above the hot manifold is ultimate cause. The heat MUST be causing the lines to crack/leak unlike in any other vehicle I have owned. We have seen reports online of similar problems since this happened to us.

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3 out of 5 stars

Not Buick Luxury

dickerd, 05/05/2003
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought a new Rendezvous in February, am already looking to get rid of it. Buick quality does not stand behind this vehicle. Many little annoying things are wrong - slow clock, squeaky seats, speakers blow all the time. Can't believe this thing made it through the wind tunnel in the design phase - it's the noisiest car I've ever owned. Severe fluttering wind noise around the windows, dealer unable to locate or correct. Loud around the windshield due to design. Outside noise sounds like it's inside the car! This car is not worth the amount they're asking for it. If you're looking for luxury, look elsewhere.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Almost there

Willem, 03/03/2003
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

With a better engine this car would be really fun to drive. The current engine is quiet and smooth, as if it isn't there; well that's almost the case. It should be possible to draw 40 more horse power from a 3.4 liter engine I believe. This is clearly a new generation of Buick's though. Good roadholding and stiffer suspension. Well done, but it needs an engine upgrade. When listening to classical music, the Stereo suffers too much low- mid frequency colouration.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed

CX 4DR SUV, 07/31/2007
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My husband and I bought this vehicle in January 07, by July 07, we've already had some serious problems. First was the Security light kept coming on, was told it was a battery problem but to have the diagnostics on the vehicle checked out was costly just to have to change the battery. Next was the window, went down wouldn't go back up cost me$430 to get the regulator replaced. I've read a lot on the Rendezvous and the windows are a hugh problem and very costly. Also, not nearly enough room in the driver's seat and the seatbelts are not roomy enough and the radio keeps changing stations. We have been very disappointed so far and hope this SUV doesn't end up costing us a fortune.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Nagging repairs

Jerry from Wisconsin, 09/12/2008
Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought the 2003 Rendezvous used with 38K on it. Replaced both wheel bearings, had to buy new front rotors, the sunglass visor broke twice, the hinge on the glove box also broke. Also replaced both front door power window motors. Brakes / front wheels make noises when coming to stop. I am trading in soon. No more GM's for me even though my nephew works at Firestone and said GM's are best American vehicles.

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