2003 Buick Rendezvous Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.04/5 Average
171 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

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.

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.

User Reviews:

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  • Buick Rendevous for a retired couple - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
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    ideal choice for us. moved during past year and Rendevous was excellent for hauling many items including trailering a golf cart 600 miles. we enjoy the vehicle. Comfortable to travel in. Handles mountains ok.

  • Awsome!! - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
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    Great car, almost a year with it!! Love the "elephant" mirrors, didnt like the exterior when it first came out, but like it now!!

  • Like it so much, we bought a second one! - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
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    As a new family with an infant, we needed a car to replace my wifes VW GTI VR6. After much research, we decided on the Rendezvous. Dropped by Avery Greene Motors and were very well taken care of by Bruce Rodger and Juan Mancha. The entire team was terrific and met our needs and our budget. I liked the vehicle so much,I just bought one for myself to replace my SAAB 900. Feels god to support the U.S. economy and get a quality product too! Keep up the good work.

  • Very satsified with this vehicle - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
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    After a year and a half of ownership, my wife and I both really like the RV. We have had no problems. My wife is the main driver and she really likes the hands free cell phone as well as the good vision out the front. Interior design remains very convenient with the 3rd row seating being great to have when needed. Tinted windows in the back are nice but make backing up at night an exercise in blindness. Backup sensors in the rear bumper are nice in tight spots. We added some small convex mirrors to the side mirrors to get rid of a huge blind spot that was there despite the big mirrors. Engine power is borderline.That aside, we would buy the RV again. It continues to be a great ride!

  • A terrific decision - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
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    Our Buick Rendezvous is the MOST comfortable vehicle ... after test driving many models in this class, we decided to buy the buick. Our decision was based on the most vehicle for the best price, but we were so pleasantly surprised it even surpassed our expectations. Dont let anyone tell you different - this is a great vehicle.

  • Buick Has Scored - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
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    This is the nicest ride I have ever owned. At 61 and having had many new cars, this one has pleased me the most. It is really engineered well. Solid, noise free comfortable ride with plenty of guts when needed. The options are great. Best deal for the money out there in SUVs.

  • Best Crossover Out There - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
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    Buick has done there homework. With so many new SUVs on the market what is one to think. My wife and I researched long and hard and when it came down to what suits our needs Buick won hands down. This vehicle rides better than any other vehicle we have owned. The room alone is a welcome feature and it has as much room as its larger competitors. Being the new breed of crossover vehicles Buick is leading the way. Plenty of power and features and at a fraction of the cost of others. Please test drive and then you will understand. We are very pleased.

  • My first SUV - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
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    The ride and handling is very near to excellent. Ive bought other vehicles, but I never had so may people ask me how I like my Rendezvous.

  • GREAT VEHICULE, BUT? - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
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    Problem at 300km:solenoid (transmission)

  • Our Rendezvous - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
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    First wek we had it we drove 2000 miles. Was very comfortable and fun to drive. Very responsive. Good overall view of the road.

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