Driving Impressions
Despite structural similarities to the wildly styled Pontiac Aztek, Buick's crossover model has a personality of its own. Automatic-transmission responses are quick and easy. Acceleration is good, if not exactly inspiring. The Rendezvous runs very quietly and offers plenty of versatile space. The gauges are notable in appearance, but they're not the easiest to read at a glance.
The Rendezvous delivers a generally soft ride, but its suspension hits some bumps rather hard. Handling is reasonably precise with good steering feel and feedback, very much like what drivers might expect from a minivan.
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The Comfort Story
The CX is more comfortable than the higher trim levels I've driven, for one
reason: the cloth seats. It's not the upholstery itself; it's the seat design.
Both I and another editor found the leath ...
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the proper gear.
Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If
you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engin ...
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools With a Slide In Fastener
1. If the flat tire is larger than the
spare tire, use the longer
mounting bolt.
2. Slide the shorter bolt to remove
it from the floor and insert the
longer one.
3. Replace the jack and to ...