Overview & Reviews

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.

• Usable third-row seats that fold flat, comfortable ride, lots of options available.

• 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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  Great luxury, not luxury price - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By middrealtor - April 4 - 2:00 am

  When you factor in the current incentives and rebates, this car is in the price range of a base model import midsize, but gives you way more for the money. We love the traction control, safety of side airbags, style of the interior. Not gaudy like most GM vehicles, but classy. Not a barnstormer on performance, but more than adequate.

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  Great Hockey Car - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By Chase - January 3 - 10:00 am

  WE needed a car to use with teenager who plays travel Ice Hockey. We needed to haul gear and child all over. We have loved the Rendezvous for comfort, it has plenty of road power for us. It was also much easier to get in and out of.

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  2003 Rendezvous - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By ntgumd - November 16 - 10:00 am

  Excellent SUV with 3rd seat/7 pass capacity, adequate power, good fuel economy and a host of gadgets/interior and exterior features that are available only in pricier vehicles

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  Love the RDV - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By hwks1 - October 5 - 10:00 am

  Was looking for an SUV but wanted to keep van seating,configuration. The RDV is bigger than the Explorer,Pilot. RDV offers Captains charis second row,not Explorer,Pilot. RDV has back-up sensor which is fabulous, didnt know I needed until I tried it! Same goes for the speed control volume on the RDV stereo, cant get that on Pilot,Explorer. And speaking of tereos.. the RDV ROCKS! There is much to do about RDV performance, Drive it and judge for yourself. If you want pinned in your seat acceleration skip the RDV. If you want a comfortable vehicle that accelerates smartly and delivers excellent (for this type vehicle) fuel economy then take a look at RDV.

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  Rendezvous Review by Bill - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By Willy 1 AZ - October 5 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle is just the right size, has the right performance (with the 4 speed auto trans, gearing is just right most of the time for the engine hp) with nice luxury features. Gas milage is as advertised.

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  2003 RVD - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By occking - August 17 - 10:00 am

  Underpowered. Too much brake dust in front wheels. Does not get mileage as advertised (at least for the CXL) Does not take rough roads well Love the satellite radio (main reason I got the vehicle) plus that it has a fold away rear seat and the vehicle is somewhat shorter than GM products with third seat

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  ...just purchased - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By Rimshot1 - July 17 - 2:00 am

  Great Deal with rebate(s) and working thru GM BuyPower (request a quote). One 500 mile round trip in it and the ride was great and the performance adequate. Its not a rocket, but its got a great ride and enough power for day to day events.

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  Good so far! - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By bemri3 - June 3 - 2:00 am

  Enjoying the new car-- Better gas milage than my Tahoe, but still not as good as I was hoping for. Some road noise. Love the interior design, but hate the fabric pattern, rather have solid color. Same with outside - Rather have just one color.

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  As good as I expected - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By tom0421 - May 4 - 10:00 am

  This medium-sized SUV has turned out to be better than I expected. It is more of a car ride than the Expedition that I previously owned. It has plenty of power and handles extremely well around town and on the highway. The seats are firm and comfortable. While I thought the back up warning system was useless, because of the tailgate, Ive found it very useful.

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  Not Buick Luxury - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By dickerd - April 17 - 10:00 am

  Bought a new Rendezvous in February, am already looking to get rid of it. Buick quality does not stand behind this vehicle. Many little annoying things are wrong - slow clock, squeaky seats, speakers blow all the time. Cant believe this thing made it through the wind tunnel in the design phase - its the noisiest car Ive ever owned. Severe fluttering wind noise around the windows, dealer unable to locate or correct. Loud around the windshield due to design. Outside noise sounds like its inside the car! This car is not worth the amount theyre asking for it. If youre looking for luxury, look elsewhere.