Lease takeover: 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. 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.

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Combined
11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
Recalls
2

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Buick Rendezvous of the 2002 to 2007 generation
Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

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.

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.

2002 Buick Rendezvous specs

2002 Buick Rendezvous powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Engine3.4L 6-cylinder3.4L 6-cylinder
DriveFront-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
FuelRegular gasRegular gas
City13.8 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km
Highway9.8 L/100 km10.7 L/100 km
Combined11.8 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km
CO₂276 g/km307 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$18.29$20.31

2002 Buick Rendezvous: every figure

2002 Buick Rendezvous figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Displacement3.4 L3.4 L
Cylinders66
MPG city (US)1716
MPG highway (US)2422
MPG combined (US)2018
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)2422
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$3,350US$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.
2002 Buick Rendezvous recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
07V3490002007-08-08fuel system, gasoline:storageON 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).
02V2220002002-08-09air bags:frontalCERTAIN 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.

The 2002 Buick Rendezvous for buyers

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2002 Buick Rendezvous; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Here is what to know about the 2002 Buick Rendezvous before buying one.

A buyer's checks

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.

Reading the spec sheet

The 3.4L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

A combined rating of 11.8 L/100 km works out to about 35 litres per 300 km. A 300 km weekend costs about $54.87 in energy at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles.

When the Rendezvous makes sense

It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.

Living with the Rendezvous

It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.

A longer test drive

Try the Rendezvous on your commute, then decide. Drive the Rendezvous on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the Rendezvous for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

Narrowing it down

Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

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. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Make a request

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.

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Ask us about the 2002 Buick Rendezvous

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.

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.

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.