Overview & Reviews

Who woulda thought -- a Buick SUV? More accurately, the Rendezvous is one of a new breed of crossover vehicles that combines the look and utility of an SUV with the comfort of a touring car. The Rendezvous is based on the Pontiac Aztek, itself based on GM's minivan family consisting of the Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana and Oldsmobile Silhouette.

• Available third-row seat that folds flush with the load floor, independent rear suspension, optional rear parking assist.

• Down on power compared to the competition, minimal off-road capability.

User Reviews:

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  Expensive Repairs - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By Sherry Powell - July 22 - 10:00 am

  My job requires me to be on the road over 70% of the time. Very comfortable ride and the gas milage is ok at 18mpg. However, any repair has been expensive. I purchased an extended warrenty that expired 1K mi ago. And then the igintion switch went out.. a part that is combined with the steering wheel and steering column.. To the tune of $1,600 to repair. Parts take up to two or three weeks which adds to the costs since I had to rent a car to continue working. Also, tires do not last past 40k and Ive experienced several repairs covered under warrenty. Cant wait to unload this over priced SUV

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  great up to 50,000 miles - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By great up to 50,000 m - July 16 - 11:14 am

  I loved my buick up to 50,000 miles. Since then I have replaced an air conditioning component, the intake manifold ($1000.00) the secondary injection line, and I am on my way back to the dealer for another repair this week. Some kind of harness for the secondary injection. I have 53,000 miles on the car.

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  Good Idea-Poor Implementation - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By Basil - July 3 - 10:00 am

  Owned this SUV for 9 months. I drive 300-500 miles per week on highways. Ignition switch was defective from the first day. Engine lacks torque/power. Intermittent rattles in dashboard and steering column. Some features of Driver Information System are unreliable. Seems to have defective electronics. Good SUV idea that was cheaply implemented but carries a hefty MSRP of $34,000. Hopefully parts will be less expensive Japanese SUVs. Horn sounds like a toy.

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  Only liked it - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By MOM - June 29 - 3:44 pm

  I bought my Rendezvous 2 yrs old from a dealership. The A/C was not working and two weeks later, the wheel bearings on the front went out. I had to pay 1/2 on the wheel bearings to the dealership because they claimed it wasnt covered on the warranty I purchased, saying it was "normal wear and tear". But, Id only had the vehicle two weeks and couldnt have done that damage. They decided to charge me 1/2 to fix it. I thought it odd that a vehicle only 2 years old had such problems. I have not had any other problems and really the vehicle.

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  Never thought Id drive a Buick! - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By mpeleaux - June 25 - 10:00 am

  Suffice it to say that I research every car decision I make. I was looking at little SUVs like the RAV4 and CRV, but wanted a 3rd seat. We didnt want to go the mini-van route, and most SUVs seem too big and truck-like. What to do? I saw a CNN-online article mid-April that mentioned the Rendezvous and I decided to check it out. I was completely won over by the perfect size, abundance of comfort features, nice styling, cargo/passenger flexibility and overall value. It (in my opinion) manages to be refined, cool, fun and useful all at the same time. Ive always hated automatics, but got used to this in a hurry and think it has plenty of power.

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  Mix Feelings - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By Raider - June 19 - 10:00 am

  My wife and I were looking for a family car (SUV) that was not too big or to small. When we saw the RDV in the show room we like the roomy interior and the 3rd row seat. The exterior could use more "looks" to it After three one month of driving the car the drivers seat began to make noises at every turn. After three months the rear view mirror fell off. Sure, the dealer fixed the seat and the mirror but who likes to take their new car Overall we enjoy the car but I wonder whether we should have asked for a longer bumper to bumper Warantee because it seems that we may need it!

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  Sporty but sleek looking - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By brandes - June 9 - 5:06 pm

  I have a lot of people say it looks like a sporty but sleek SUV. When I stop for a red light, some people give the thumbs up sign. Not the redundant SUVs you see on the road. You also get alot of extras for the money you spend.

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  Excellent Value! - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By davr - June 1 - 2:00 am

  My wife and I have been very happy with this car. No problems in 14,500 miles. The sounds system is great, and the seatings options really work (the third row is a blessing). Handles very well in snow - better than our old Grand Cherokee. Super inside space, with more thoughtful storage than any other car we have been in. It also doesnt look like every other SUV out there. We highly recommend this car.

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  Worried about Relliability - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By Family man - May 24 - 3:54 pm

  We bought our Rendezvous instead of a minivan because of the looks and minivan functionability. In many respects this is an acceptable vehicle. It it definitely underpowered and this shows up in fuel economy in hilly terrain. In a car that is less than three years old, we have had electrical problems that have left us stranded. Since my wife carts our two children in it most of the time, this lapse in reliability is a serious issue for us. The first time the dealer said is was a dead battery. Then, 2,000 miles out of warranty it was the computer ($500 out of pocket). Now, they think it is the ignition switch (around $200). It seems like a systemic problem that GM is not acknowledging.

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  Looks Like a SUV Rides like a LeSabre - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By Willie Rahlf - May 22 - 7:26 am

  Sits you up nice a comfortable and is a very good riding vehicle.