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Overall, I'm satisfied with purchase
emj, 10/19/2007
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Rendezvous drives very nicely, and I find it very easy to manuver into parking spaces. The amount of cargo room is great. Also, the second row of seats fold forward to allow for extra cargo room if it's needed. I average about 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway, so I guess the fuel economy is about average for this size SUV. The back end of the vehicle did start making a "groaning" noise a few months ago, which I was told by my mechanic was a problem with the rear differential fluid (I don't know if others have had this problem), so the fluid was refilled and the problem has not recurred so far. I don't have any kids, but there's lots of room on board for all four of my dogs!
You Get What You Pay For
Greg, 08/28/2009
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the Rendezvous for a traveling sales job in Canada. There is very cold weather and some rough roads but mostly City and Highway. The Highway drive is very smooth. The interior seating space is excellent. The price was good but I have encountered several annoying mechanical issues. I drove 100000 miles and have repaired (or should repair) the following rear axle seals, rear bearings, brakes (twice), Power steering noise, hatch handle, 1 power window, 3 sensors which killed ABS and turned on eng fault other issues severe buildup of snow and ice in wheelwells, floating gas gauge, worst factory stereo ever. They coulda had a winner but they cheaped out in the build.
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Roomiest small SUV, luxury ride
kd, 10/17/2008
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've put about 45,000 miles on my Rendezvous and overall it has been a good vehicle. I avg. low 20's MPG which consists of about 50/50 city and highway miles. The upholstery could be better, very east to stain. One of the most comfortable riding cars I have owned and would beat any SUV for luxury ride. The 3.4L engine is great around town, but lacks a bit of torque in the mountains - not a big deal though. The cargo space is amazing for a small SUV, probably nothting better in its class for a small, maneuverable SUV. I now have 80K miles and it still runs well and everything is intact. No major work. Overall, very pleased with ownership of this vehicle.
9000 mile 2005 Rendevous bad apple
Virginia Rhem, 01/25/2005
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had looked forward to this new SUV and with only 9000 miles, it is in shop every other week. New tires at 4000 miles, rear door hatch broke, key assembly broke, noise in steering that GM says is something non-repairable, many more problems. Dealership where purchased horrible to deal with. Found another one who has been more helpful....But I am so disappointed.
Best car I've ever owned
Happy, 12/08/2005
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I almost bought another Honda CR-V but was shocked that the road noise was not any better than my current one. I wasn't looking for it, it found me and I'm so glad it did. This is the best car for the money I have ever seen and is very versatile. I love the ride and power. Me neighbor just retired as a service writer at a Buick dealer and told me this vehicle only needs service - never repair.