Auto loans: 2005 Buick Terraza
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2005 Buick Terraza for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2005 Buick Terraza specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.31 | $21.39 |
2005 Buick Terraza: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 | $4,278 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Buick Terraza
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (42), electronic stability control (esc) (22) and service brakes (19). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V110000 | 2010-03-19 | suspension:rear | THE BRAUN CORPORATION HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 GENERAL MOTORS MOBILITY CONVERSION, HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE LOW FLOOR MINIVANS. DURING CONVERSION, THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE TRAILING ARM MODIFICATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED. |
| 05V287000 | 2005-06-20 | parking brake | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' TO MEET THE STANDARD, THE VEHICLE MUST NOT MOVE FOR FIVE MINUTES WHEN STOPPED ON A STEEP HILL WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL (N). SOME OF... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2005 Buick Terraza
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2005 Buick Terraza for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page puts the 2005 Buick Terraza in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Under the hood
The 3.5L 6-cylinder does the work, through a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
At 13.1 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 39 litres of fuel. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $20.31. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What the Terraza is like
A tall roof and wide doors make it easy to load people and bags.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
A longer test drive
Rent the Terraza for a week and see how it fits your life. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Terraza first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Running costs
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $203.10 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Which one to look for
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Get an offer
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Buick Terraza from us first.
Ask us about the 2005 Buick Terraza
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Buick Terraza for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Buick Terraza
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Buick Terraza?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Buick Terraza before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Buick Terraza have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Buick Terraza cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4062.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.