2003 Buick Rendezvous Review
2003 Buick Rendezvous Review
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Pros
- Usable third-row seats that fold flat, comfortable ride, lots of options available.
Cons
- Paltry engine, swell-looking but cheap-feeling interior materials, options add up, no off-road ability, not as storage-space-friendly as a minivan.
What’s new
With just one year of production under its belt, Buick is already making some substantial content changes to its Rendezvous model line. Instead of offering standard all-wheel drive on its upscale CXL model, both the lower-level CX and the CXL will now come with front-wheel drive, with Versatrack all-wheel drive available on both models. Other formerly standard items that are now optional this year include: four-wheel disc brakes, ABS, side airbags, all-speed traction control and luggage rack crossbows. On the upside, both models get dual-zone climate control. The CXL also benefits from an optional DVD-based entertainment system and optional XM Satellite Radio for extra enjoyment.
Edmunds says
The Rendezvous is a well-rounded vehicle that combines attributes of a minivan, SUV and a sedan. It does everything moderately well but nothing beyond average.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$217/mo for Rendezvous CX
Rendezvous CX
vs
$201/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
5 star(53%)
4 star(23%)
3 star(13%)
2 star(7%)
1 star(4%)
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4.5 out of 5 stars
168,000 and still going strong
snovietoots, 10/19/2011
2003 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
I love it, bought it used with 53,000 4 years ago and it never seems to sit still. I drive 45 miles or more one way to work each day and I get 22 miles to the gallon. I've looked to get a better gas car but for the amount of space I have and the mpg its hard to say good bye to it so I decided to keep it. I have never done anything other than normal wear and tear. I have found that the … driver's door hinge is weak and have had to reenforce that once after a big wind got it. but other than that its been a great vehicle and has taken a lot of wear and tear. If they stil made them I would definately get a new one.
4.63 out of 5 stars
going to miss my Rendezvous
hilzy, 08/30/2011
2003 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
after reading some of the negative reviews I was a tad shocked!
My Rendezvous is a 2003 CX and has 210,000km on it.... it has served me wonderfully!
I am just sad they no longer make this car as I am now at the point of needing a newer vehicle.
I maintained it well, and the car responded accordingly.
The only maintenance outside of the usual wear and tear (brakes!) was a transmission … replacement that was done under the warranty so did not cost me a penny.
I LOVE this car and reluctantly am parting with it.
5 out of 5 stars
What a great SUV!
lynzimarie412, 11/07/2013
2003 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
I bought my 2003 Buick Rendezvous in April 2013. It already had 116,000 miles on it. The previous owners had some maintence already done on it, so now it has 126,000 miles on it and I havent had to put any additional money into it.
I went from a little 2001 Pontiac Grand Am to this..
I know some people say it looks like an older person's vehicle, but after driving similar SUVs ,like a … Ford Escape, the Buick Rendezvous was my favorite!
*There are little to no blindspots which is awesome!
*It's bulky feeling yet not too big.
*The interior feels pretty modern.
*After market parts for it are very reasonable.
*I would deffinately recommend to anyone in the market for an SUV!
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)
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.
2003 Rendezvous Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $25,795 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $217/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 54.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Rendezvous include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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