2005 Buick Rendezvous Review
2005 Buick Rendezvous Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
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Pros
- Usable third-row seats that fold flat, comfortable ride, plenty of interior storage, refined 3.6-liter engine, good fuel economy.
Cons
- Weak standard V6 engine, good-looking but cheap-feeling interior materials, limited off-road ability compared to SUVs.
What’s new
The larger 3.6-liter V6 is now available on the front-wheel-drive CXL model, while the top-of-the-line Ultra is now offered in both front- and all-wheel-drive versions. New tire and wheel combinations round out the changes for 2005.
Edmunds says
The Rendezvous is a well-rounded family vehicle with plenty of space for passengers and cargo. However, with no genuine off-road ability and less convenience than a minivan, it doesn't quite live up to its billing as the ultimate crossover vehicle.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 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 $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$208/mo for Rendezvous CX
Rendezvous CX
vs
$196/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
5 star(57%)
4 star(27%)
3 star(11%)
2 star(4%)
1 star(1%)
133 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
Great family car
soccermomtx53, 07/18/2011
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
We bought our Buick used in 2010 from a big dealer (not Buick). Have to admit we used to joke about getting a Buick after we passed 50 and we did. This car replaced a much-love, much driven 2000 minivan that I pretty much drove til the wheels fell off. The Rendezvous was on the back of the dealer's lot and was the internet special that weekend - I had never even heard of one, but now … that I own one I see a lot of them on the highways around here. This car is a pleasure to drive - I bought the extended warranty because it had 99,000 miles on it at the time of the sale but we had no reason to utilize it.
This car is solid, better handling than anything I've had in the past.
4 out of 5 stars
Love this vehicle
Deloris Brown, 04/16/2016
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
This vehicle is best in class for a 2005. No up to date technology but it is roomy and rides like a new car.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Would buy another
wingnutttt, 12/08/2012
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
We bought ours in 08 with 30.000 miles on it. Wife uses it mostly in town & we use it on vacation & tow 2 mid size motorcycles behind it. We have had no problems with ours & tows our cycles nicely. Now has 62.000 miles on it & has been trouble free. Its quiet, comfortable for all day driving. Would reccomend it to anybody
3.38 out of 5 stars
Totally disappointed
disappointed, 10/16/2010
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
I've purchased this vehicle with excitement only to find out that it is high maintenance with very expensive repairs. Bearings and rear differential have to be replaced which is going to cost me $4000 thousand dollars. Rear hatch handle broke easily, snow builds up in wheel well, gas gauge has a mind of it's own, spedometer also has a mind of it's own. Too many problems with this vehicle … and very very very disappointed with the many repairs having to be made.
2005 Rendezvous Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $26,780 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $208/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 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic 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 RestraintAcceptable
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