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#97 of 134 Re: 3.6L info [cudaal #94] by pasteve May 25, 2004 (5:57 pm)
Replying to: cudaal (May 07, 2004 1:56 am) Highly recommend the 3.6L engine, pleasing power delivery. My wife thinks it has too much power, after driving her 2000 Toyota Sienna for 4 years. I love the fact that it gets 18\25 mpg with the bigger engine. X-M Satellite & sunroof recommended. Despite claims, this vehicle does not handle like a good sedan (nor could it), but it beats a minivan or truck based SUV. Not as roomy as a minivan, but I wouldn't trade it for one. It may be a compromise vehicle, but I really enjoy the compromise.
#98 of 134 Help with Rendevous Electrical or Computer Problems by rjoyce Sep 04, 2004 (5:41 pm)
Hi Rendevous Owners! I'm hoping someone can help with a problem we're experiencing. We've had our 2002 RDV for about a month and it's been in the shop 4 times! There's something very weird randomly happening, so far always at dusk or dark ... After turning the car off, the radio, headlights, and information center cycle back on and off again and again, probably about every 30 seconds or so. It continues for quite a while. The dealer has already replaced the Body Control Module and the Ignition Module ...   Does anyone have info on this maintenance issue? Please share!   Thanks Rosemarie Replies to this message: regalluvr2 (Sep 05, 2004 6:12 pm)
#99 of 134 Re: Help with Rendevous Electrical or Computer Problems [rjoyce] by regalluvr2 Sep 05, 2004 (6:12 pm)
Replying to: rjoyce (Sep 04, 2004 5:41 pm) Rosemarie,    You really need to post this on the Rendezvous Problems and Solutions forum and while your at it read thru this forum and you will see that you arent alone with electrical problems.      We once owned a 2002 CXL RDV and it had so many electrical problems that it wasnt funny.We fixed them by trading it off.Good luck with your RDV.
#100 of 134 Re: Is this the horn? [jferuza] by billyl Sep 29, 2004 (4:12 pm)
Replying to: jferuza (Jan 22, 2004 12:27 pm) I have the same hate for the horn on my 2004. I have posted a request for help from anyone knowing of a replacement horn that won't mess with the computer but no response yet. Would like to replace with a Park Ave horn. If you have found a solution I would like to know. By the way, I went back to the dealer and checked 6 more 2004s and all had the same horn.
#101 of 134 Aaarrrggghhh... by verdi942 Oct 02, 2004 (5:06 am)
that twerpy little horn isn't defective?   I'm driving in NYC a lot and I need something that won't invite bullies to take my lunch money!   Otherwise....My husband, who has appropriated my '02 Regal loves the RDV almost as much as I do.   Tons of room, yet short enough to park in a Camry-sized spot, while hauling 6-7 people!   We're getting about 20 mpg with this brand-new engine. He says it'll only get better when it breaks in 5,000 miles from now.   Thanks, Buick! Replies to this message: billyl (Oct 02, 2004 12:39 pm) verdi942 (Oct 03, 2004 5:01 am) billyl (Oct 03, 2004 5:25 am)
#102 of 134 Re: Aaarrrggghhh... [verdi942] by billyl Oct 02, 2004 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: verdi942 (Oct 02, 2004 5:06 am) I really hope that your horn sounds better than mine. Did you buy yours late enough to get the 3.6 V6? You mentioned that you were getting about 20 mpg and I wanted to know what mpg the larger engine gets, not what they advertise. The larger engine was not an option when I got mine. Replies to this message: verdi942 (Oct 03, 2004 5:01 am) billyl (Oct 03, 2004 5:25 am)
#103 of 134 Re: Aaarrrggghhh... [billyl] by verdi942 Oct 03, 2004 (5:01 am)
Replying to: billyl (Oct 02, 2004 12:39 pm) Hi, billy,   Mine's a leftover '04 and the 3.6 was not an option. I was told the 3.6 needs, but does not require, premium gas. It'll run OK on regular, but with less power and less mpg. Otherwise, I think the MPG would be about the same as the 3.4. Hey, every car's a compromise.   That wimpy horn is #1 on my first service punch list.   Good luck with your RDV! Replies to this message: billyl (Oct 03, 2004 5:25 am)
#104 of 134 Re: Aaarrrggghhh... [verdi942] by billyl Oct 03, 2004 (5:25 am)
Replying to: verdi942 (Oct 03, 2004 5:01 am) Hello Verdi,   Thanks for the info. I have about 11,000 miles on mine and have averaged over 21 mpg with a little better on long trips. I am replacing the standard air filter with a K&N air filter based on recommendation from other RDV owners reporting a little more power and mpg. I will find a way to change the horn since I hate it.

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