2002 Buick Rendezvous review from North America

Our family has owned nothing, but Nissan for the past 10 years or so. Well, hubby traded in our Maxima for the Nissan 350, then I decided to trade in our Altima. Being a family of 6, we definitely need a larger vehicle. I went to the Nissan, test drove the Murano, which was too small for us, then I saw the Rendezvous. Great! 3 row seating, nice interior and low miles (44,000).

I regret that I didn't research this car until it was too late. I haven't had any problems out of the car yet, but I fear it is coming. Lately, I've been looking on some websites just to see how reviews have been about this car and I'm frightened. The other day I noticed the temp gauge was above normal. I do live up on a hill, and after going up the hill is when I notice it starts to flutter above normal.

However, the reviews on this car doesn't give me peace of mind. I have a trip to VA in the next couple of weeks, an 8 hour drive, and I'm hoping this car doesn't put me out on the side of the road. I did get the warranty from the dealership. I'm going to take it in and have them look at it before I take off. I'll be praying all the way down.