2002 Buick Rendezvous CX review from North America
"Buyer beware, she will cost you more than you realize!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Manifold Intake Gasket 45,000 ($500)
A/C Compressor 45,000 (not yet repaired)
Head Gasket 57,700 (still in shop... waiting on price... estimate at $1400)
Side mirrors don't work.
Stopped working 2 months after purchase.
Driver's side window extremely noisy - always sounds like it is open, but it is not!
3rd row seat... nice feature, but very claustrophobic!
General comments?
It's funny... I absolutely LOVE this car. It makes me sick to think of how it has become a money pit.
It is so comfortable, and offers a beautiful ride. I feel very secure in this car and love the moon-roof.
I am very sad knowing we have to trade this in ASAP. I just cannot live in fear everyday that something else major is going to go wrong.
I think it is a shame that GM knows this car is a lemon, and has not done more about it.
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| Caution***** do not buy*****caution |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 57700 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Villager |
| Date of Entry | 28th March, 2006 |