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Used 2005 Buick Rendezvous CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Too many things gone wrong!

unhappy, 08/23/2008
Buick Rendezvous CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have had to replace both front hubs at only 52,000 miles, power steering pump is blown at 60,000 miles, check engine light has come on several times for no reason causing diog. prior to inspection, interior parts loose, speakers already blowing. Very inaccurate gas guage which has already caused me to run out of gas.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2nd Rendezvous

Robin Koykka, 09/07/2009
Buick Rendezvous CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

We really enjoyed our 2002 Rendezvous, owned an HHR and Escape since, and we find ourselves in a Rendezvous again. We love the versatility, the quiet, and the third row. We test drove the new Enclave, but found it hard to justify the price when this CXL has everything including heads up display (HUD). We have done a six week (16,000 km) road trip with the Rendezvous, and it was great. It handled all the terrain with ease. We did the complete Route 66, then West coast, Vancouver, the Rockies, Montana, Yellow Stone, the Black Hills, and headed back East to Midland Ontario all without a hitch. I recommend the Rendezvous CXL to anyone looking for a comfortable, and versatile people hauler.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love this car

michael, 01/19/2006
Buick Rendezvous CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is my second RDW that I have owned. The other one was a 2003. I love the ride. It's not overpowered, but how fast can you go anyway? The radio system is great. The ride smooth. Whoever rides with me on long trips also comments how great a ride it gives. Bad weather no problem. It just goes right thru it. Anyway in 3 more years I will be leasing another one.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2006 CXL 3.6 VVT

barb9, 03/22/2007
Buick Rendezvous CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is the Rendezvous Buick should of had when staring the RDV line. I purposely sought out to buy the Rendezvous with the 3.5 engine when I heard about it. I previously owned a 2002 CX 3.4 that was slightly underpowered at times when you needed power, but got good gas mileage. This 3.5 engine gives me better mileage and lots of power. Unfortunately to buy this model requires buying all the bells and whistles. A small trade off for a wonderful engine. Have owned it for almost a year and nothing wrong with it (unlike my 2002). Up to 2006, the Rendezvous had the biggest cargo room of any midsize SUV/CUV and tied for top spot in fuel efficiency. Too bad they are ending the Rendezvous, I would buy another (3rd) one!

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5 out of 5 stars

Buick Rendezvous

Peter Thorvig, 03/31/2006
Buick Rendezvous CX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The design of the Rendezvous is ideal for my needs. The tie-down rings are an excellent feature. The size of the vehicle makes it easy to maneuver in city traffic, and to park. The Rendezvous has excellent visibility with the big, outside mirrors. The rear parking assist is a very useful feature.

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