Certified Pre-Owned: 2002 Buick Rendezvous
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2002 Buick Rendezvous 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.
2002 Buick Rendezvous specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.4L 6-cylinder | 3.4L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $20.31 |
2002 Buick Rendezvous: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.4 L | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $4,062 |
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 2002 Buick Rendezvous
- 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 486 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (116), electrical system (110) and fuel system (74). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V349000 | 2007-08-08 | fuel system, gasoline:storage | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV). |
| 02V222000 | 2002-08-09 | air bags:frontal | CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2002 Buick Rendezvous
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2002 Buick Rendezvous; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Before buying the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Reading the spec sheet
The 3.4L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated 11.8 L/100 km combined: about 35 litres every 300 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $54.87 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the Rendezvous makes sense
It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
What the Rendezvous is like
As an SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
Rent it for a week first
A test week in the Rendezvous tells you more than any review. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Rendezvous answers the big questions.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $182.90 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Ask us
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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 2002 Buick Rendezvous from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Buick Rendezvous for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Buick Rendezvous
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
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 2002 Buick Rendezvous 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 2002 Buick Rendezvous have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 Buick Rendezvous cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3658.00.
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.