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9 messages,  Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 9:06 PM

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#6 of 9 Wish we still had it - Rendezvous was better than our current SUV by tmakogon

Jul 07, 2009 (2:57 pm)

We had to sell our 2002 Rendezvous back in 2005 when going overseas.
We never had any problems with it.
Upon our return we got a new '09 Lexus RX350 and this thing has been to Lexus service more than all my previous cars combined. The latest quirk was doors wouldn't lock, automatic windshield wipers turn on at will, AC wouldn't run and on top of that power windows wouldn't open. The last combination (no AC and no windows) was cherry on the cake in hot Houston summer weather.
 
We miss the plenty of room that Rendezvous has and all the items would always fit in. RX350 is much tinier. In Rendezvous with 3rd row I had 8 people safely riding and individually buckled up at one time. Lexus would seat 5 at most.
We also miss the heads up display we had in our CXL.

#7 of 9 Very Happy by austinp

Jul 21, 2009 (12:04 pm)

I bought a 05 Buick Rendezvous and LOVE IT! I have put 70000 trouble free miles on it. It has always got me where I want to go. I have the cxl awd and the AWD is amazing. Versatrak does work as it should. I used to have a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer with ABS and I hated ABS. The Rendezvous ABS however is a lifesaver. It stops in a straight line and allows you to steer where you want to go. I also have the sunroof which I like. I would buy another rendezvous, however I will have to go to a minivan I will probably be buying a 09 Town and Country.

#8 of 9 Security Light came on by nmeurett

Nov 04, 2009 (2:35 pm)

I have a 2004 randezous front wheel drive and today for the first time my Security light came on the dash stayed on for min and then went to check engine light. Stoped in to my parents for min and came back out and now now there is no lights on. Does anybody have any idea why that would happen

#9 of 9 Re: Very Happy [austinp] by spike99

Nov 28, 2009 (9:06 pm)

Replying to: austinp (Jul 21, 2009 12:04 pm)
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My wife has a 2003 (late edition which has better intake gasket) FWD RDV with approx 72,000 miles on it. We need this mini-SUV vehicle for our 2 adults and local "run about" needs. And, when we drive with only 2 kids. When taking 2 adults and 3+ kids, we take our mini-van instead. Like last night's hockey game transportation needs - that had 6 adults in our mini-van.
 
So far, we've had to replace our 2003 FWD RDV's front brake rotors and both front wheel bearings. Being "front end heavy", I expected these items would wear out first. Other then these 2 "expected" wear / tear times, we love our 2003 FWD RDV. Hoping we can get another 3+ more years out of this vehicle, and its 3.4L engine. Only time will tell....
 
We also have a 2009 Mini-van - for our more then 2 rows of seats and for our stronger hauling / attached trailer towing needs. Its 3.9L engine is great for family "long haul" trips and for utility trailer towing. Much better then under powered 3.4L engine. Our mini-van's newer technology 3.9L VVT engine "loves" the gas within city driving but surprisingly, gets better MPGs on the hiway - when compared to our RDV's smaller older technology 3.4L engine. Goes to prove our mini-van cuts through the fast speed hiway air much better. And, our mini-van is less insurance cost then our older 2003 "SUV" classified RDV. For ride comfort, our RDV has a much smoother feeling. Our 2009 mini-van has much tighter feeling suspension (even with pure stock suspension in both vehicles). Thus, pros / cons on each vehicle.
 
In summary.... For non-towing or non-hauling needs &/or in-town "run about" needs, I'd pick our older 2003 FWD RDV. For towing / hauling or for better MPGs on hiways, I'd pick our 2009 FWD mini-van (over our RDV) instead. As they say, "pick the best tool for the job" that needs to be done... Despite this apple & orange (re: mini-SUV compared to mini-van) vehicle comparison, I'm glad we bought our 2003 FWD RDV. Hoping to get another 3+ more years out of it.
 
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