Overview & Reviews

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.

• Usable third-row seats that fold flat, comfortable ride, plenty of interior storage, refined 3.6-liter engine, good fuel economy.

• Weak standard V6 engine, good-looking but cheap-feeling interior materials, limited off-road ability compared to SUVs.

User Reviews:

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  Some Disappointments - 2005 Buick Rendezvous
  By James Charnock - November 27 - 11:13 pm

  Worst thing about the SUV are headrests: 6" back from ones head. For safety it should be 2" or less. I had to add neck pillows to compensate. Gas mileage closer to 15 than 19 for city. No vinyl protection available for top of back bumper so the bumpers are too subject to dings by others. Cross bars not very strong and no vinyl stripes on roof top to keep cargo bag from scratching surface. Like the wideness and shortness of the vehicle (for short garages)--4x8 sheets fit in without riding on the wheel wells--good handyman vehicle, especially with removable 2nd seats. Pulldown hatch strap has broken twice in one year. Poorly designed. Seat and height comfortable. Very hot days tax AC. Very cold tax heater

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  Awesome Car - 2005 Buick Rendezvous
  By none - November 20 - 3:25 pm

  We bought this Rendezvous because of the price, and the fact that this is not our first Buick. The Rendezvous has many features with the CX base. The ride is very comfortable with a lot of leg room. There is also a lot of cargo room. You can fit many boxes in the car if you are moving. There isnt that much wind noise in the car even if you drive fast. The car also is high in the back and lower in the front to prevent the car from tipping over. The gas mileage is great. We drove from Connecticut to Maine and it took about 1 full tank of gas.

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  My Rendezvous - 2005 Buick Rendezvous
  By 2005 rendezvous - August 3 - 1:32 pm

  My mileage is averaging 24mph with the air on, (nice) tachometer approx 2000 rpm (65-70 mph) I enjoy the feel and safety if this car. It has lots of safety features that I never had on any car before, door lock, etc. I like the feel of safety in AWD. The Rendezvous was an Avis rental, no problems as of the writing this report

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  Learn to love it - 2005 Buick Rendezvous
  By Loretta - July 23 - 9:24 pm

  I did not want this vehicle when we purchased it but, the more I drove it the more I loved it. It has plenty of space for the kids sports gear, the back seats recline to let the kids relax on a long trip, drink holders, storage space, lots of extras. It has turned out to be a great vehicle, and for the size the gas mileage is good. I get about 300 miles to a tank full. I reccomend it.

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  We Love It! - 2005 Buick Rendezvous
  By Marcia L - May 15 - 9:32 pm

  We love our Rendezvous. This was my first American vehicle and so far so good. Weve owned it 10 months now. The ride is smooth and comfortable. Gas mileage is exactly as advertised on the sticker (19 city/26 hwy). Its roomy and comfortable on longer trips. Lots of storage space.

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  New - Used - Rendezvous - 2005 Buick Rendezvous
  By Doug Curtis - May 7 - 5:55 pm

  My wife refused to drive a minivan and I did not want to pay for the gas of a traditional SUV. That leaves a crossover. We wanted to trade our Saab for either a Lexus, Acura, or BMW, but when we looked at the Rendezvous we were hooked. We got a great deal on a year old GM exec CXL AWD with everything on it but the Nav and upgraded engine. It rides better than all the other vehicles we drove, and talk about quite. Only down side is the engine performance. If you really want to get on it, the base engine wont cooperate, but it more than suffices for normal driving. I am getting a combined 23-24 mpg on 87 gas. No complaints there.

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  2005 Rendezvous - 2005 Buick Rendezvous
  By marshall shapiro - March 24 - 9:46 am

  This is my second Rendezvous. It is a very convenient automobile, comfortable for 4-5 adult passengers and large storage capacity. They have been very reliable for me, though I got better gasoline mileage with my first (AWD) one, averaging almost 21 mpg. This present one averages slightly under 20 mpg. My biggest complaint with this one is the ride. It seems to feel every little bump and stone, more than I would expect with 17" wheels. Depending upon the price, I would consider another lease or purchase.

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  Very Surprising! - 2005 Buick Rendezvous
  By Bill - February 28 - 12:14 pm

  Ive had my Rendevous for about a year now and I really cant believe the value! I never really even knew this SUV existed and boy am I happy I found it! It has so much more room than any other in its class. Also, I was very concerned with the mileage and have been so surprised with the economy of this vehicle. I have friends with Jeeps and Toyotas who struggle with milieage and I have the bigger SUV and am consistently getting 22 around town and at least 26 on the HWY. Its all about how you drive it! Bottom line is they discount these vehicles big time because they cant compete with the imports, so for the money...there is no better deal going! There is so much room its crazy!

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  Not many around - 2005 Buick Rendezvous
  By joein508 - February 26 - 10:00 am

  Waited for the Ultra to get the bigger engine. Good choice. Runs well and handles well. Can enter hywys with out fear. Good turn radious. HUD should hold more info than just the speed. Radio? time? etc. Except for speed it just flashes the info for a short time. Radio is a problem. Works ok on FM but picking up motor/electrical noise in AM. Poor AM range and reception. Dealer blames antenna. I blame installation. Dealer going to install a new radio. Time will tell who is right. Gas 3MPG below what is listed. Only 300m range per tank. Best effort 15.4 mpg city 18.1 mpg hywy (using cruise control)

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  Love My SUV - 2005 Buick Rendezvous
  By Road Island Red - February 26 - 10:00 am

  Lets talk windows..All 4 motors had to be replaced on my power windows.Not fun having to use the air(with the gas prices!)when you really dont need to use it!Service dept.told me the motors are not what they use to be,but should I have to suffer? For what the Buick cost at least get rid of the junk and put in better motors.P.S. Buick only 4 months old!! Windows aside I really DO love my truck!!I am glad I have it.