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:
Showing 11 through 20 of 171.00-
Not Buicks best effort - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
By autoworker239 - November 15 - 8:19 pmThis vehicle is plagued with problems ranging from annoying to down right dangerous. Newer versions have corrected some of the problems but some of the more serious ones still remain including premature wheel hub failures, faulty wiring and bad transmissions. If you insist on buying one youd better purchase the extended warranty and towing insurance because youre going to need it.
-
Horrible vehicle - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
By Mary Scott - March 4 - 1:02 amWe have had nothing but one problem after the other. The First year we have had the front end aligned 5 times & purchase new tires, A/C motor replaced, reinstalled front fender assembly 2 times (plastic push pins), heater core replaced, back hatch recall. The dang thing will not move on snow or wet ground. It has spun me around backwards while going down the road 2 times. No power, bad mpg. Bad road & wind noise. I get a horrible back ache if I drive it over 2 hours. My Oldsmobile would hold more in the trunk than this thing will in the back seat and cargo. Cannot see out of it. I never park where I have to back up. Big mirrors that are useless except for blind spot. Dangerous vehicle
-
What was I thinking? - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
By Chad - February 5 - 3:19 amBought it fully loaded for $34K. In two years the trade-in value is $13K. YIKES! This vehicle is a horrible value, and way under powered. Only 185hp. Can you say slug? Third row is useless. We have to have people go in from the back and climb over the seat. Not too functional. And when the seat is up, you can only fit a couple of bags behind the seat. Have been trying to work some magic and trade it in for a 2005 Odyssey. But I really dont want to eat $6K on the trade! Looks like I will have to hang in there for a little longer and try to get it even. Please do not buy a Rendezvous! Do your checkbook and your family a favor and buy something with lasting value and function!
-
Dont buy it! - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
By D.B. - August 1 - 2:00 amThis expensive SUV is a dog with a jerky GM transmission, shoddy interior construction, high body repair costs, wrose-than-usual SUV rear blind spots, and a "tippy" high center of gravity. I inherited this from a relative, had to have a deep, long scratch on the drivers side repaired (total cost over $5K), and then traded it in (in excellent condition after repair, with low mileage) for $3000 less than Blue Book. Why do you think theyre giving $5000 rebates on the 2005s? Nobody will buy these things, and I wouldnt be suprised if they are discontinued soon. Its an Edsel, folks!
-
TRACTION TROUBLE - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
By THOMAS STOKES - January 10 - 2:00 amTHEY HAD TO PUT ROTORS AND BRAKES ON AFTER FIVE DAYS THEN 3 OTHER TIMES,AND ,THE WEEK BEFORE I CALLED SERVICE DEPT, I WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY ABOUT TRACTION LIGHT GOING ON A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER BRAKES LOCKED UP,ENGINE SHUT DOWN PUT VECHICLE INTO SPIN ALMOST KILLED ME AND MY WIFE,VERY POOR GAS MILAGE,NO ENGINE POWER,TRANSMISSION TROUBLE,NEEDS IMPROVEMENTS
