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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Van
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 17-18/23-25 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.5L V6 201HP
3.5L V6 196HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 2.7
Exterior: 3.7
Interior: 3.4
Overall: 2.6
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2005 Buick Terraza
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2005 Buick Terraza
1. DVD player
2. OnStar
3. Comfortable seats
4. Traction control
5. Sporty look
Top 5 Cons of 2005 Buick Terraza
1. Heavy back hatch
2. Reliability
3. Non-powered doors hard to close
4. Wider seat adjustment
5. Electrical problems
2005 Buick Terraza Reviews by Consumers
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By Jillian Poole
Submitted 2011-09-02 22:37:05
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Buick Terraza?
Love the leather, DVD player, and automatic features. Purchased this after owning a 2008 Silverado and love that is resembles an SUV more than a van.
Love the multi disk player.
Cannot say I love anything regarding the engine!
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Buick Terraza?
Back door needs to be automatic.
BAD choice of carpeting...stains ridiculously easy.
Most importantly I am experiencing MAJOR issues with gas mileage. It failed emissions prior to my purchase and since the dealership has sold it to me after fixing (supposedly) the emissions issue, I have had nothing but horrrrrrrrible gas mileage. Estimating at about 10-12 mpg.
Pick up is minimal.
Also for it to be a 2005 the AC is a joke. I sweat most of the time.
I am a GM lover, but have really been let down with Buick.
2005 Buick Terraza Review:
Beware buyers who see this beauty and think it is amazing for the price. Underneath the hood lies more issues than you could imagine. We payed for this cash but it is still sucking us dry. Good vehicle for someone who is an experienced mechanic as you might be able to fix it for less. Otherwise stay away.
By Michelle303
Submitted 2011-06-17 13:11:55
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Buick Terraza?
I love the DVD player and the electrical socket.
I love all the cup holders and front and rear a/c and heat.
I also love the drivers side seat memory. Very cool.
Great on gas.
Sound system is amazing.
Wireless headphones for kids is a plus. I can listen to my music and they can watch their movies at the same time.
I love the look of the van. It gets confused for a truck all the time, which is what I was going for.
AWD is excellent as well.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Buick Terraza?
The middle seats should have more room.
My driver's side heating seat system does not work and my inside lights on my driver's left side are all fading out. There seems to be an electrical issue.
Also the steering is not as easy to maneuver as I assumed. This is my second mini van, and this one is a lot more stiff than the other.
I also would allow the middle rows windows to open. It would prevent me from having to use my air so much.
2005 Buick Terraza Review:
Overall, I love my Terraza. I do see myself having to get new brakes soon, but other than that the van has been great to me. It could definitely use some improving, but overall...good van. I'm happy with it. Nothing's perfect, right?
By Stephnurse
Submitted 2010-09-24 08:25:01
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Buick Terraza?
Outside look very sporty.
DVD player.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Buick Terraza?
ABS and TC light off and on for no reason.
Cup holder in front does not have a small enough space to keep water bottles in place.
Gas tank will drain out if parked downhill.
2005 Buick Terraza Review:
Overall, I enjoy my Terraza. It is a 2005, and it fits me and my 3 children (plus my boyfriend, his daughter, and the dog sometimes), very well. Kids love the DVD player, gets good gas mileage. Only the ABS and TC lights coming on occasionally make it any sort of bad review. I enjoy driving this vehicle immensely.
By ron mack399
Submitted 2010-05-01 22:09:21
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Buick Terraza?
Not to big not to small.
Looks like a suv but is a mini van.
Remote start.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Buick Terraza?
Needs more legroom for middle seats when front seat is all the way back. I am 6 ft 4 in tall.
Needs new roters at 37000 miles.
By alton wagnon614
Submitted 2010-04-02 08:45:34
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Buick Terraza?
The van has performed great. I now have 96000 miles on van. Never a tune up. Good gas mileage.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Buick Terraza?
Worst tires ever and good year was no help. I finally bought another brand & solved the problem.
Also have had a problem with the abs. Lights coming on & no one has ever corrected this to date.
Other than these, van has been great. I have $2700 in points but no dealer with in 50 miles. Sure wish you could look at this problem. I WILL NOT DRIVE THIS DISTANCE FOR SERVICE.
By David L. Walker
Submitted 2010-04-01 08:11:59
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Buick Terraza?
Appearance.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Buick Terraza?
Redesign the instrument panel to make it readable in daylight.
Add insulation to reduce the high road noise.
Seal the doors better to reduce wind noise.
2005 Buick Terraza Review:
Disappointed in Buick.
By steve102
Submitted 2010-01-04 16:19:14
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Buick Terraza?
Not much to like after owning it for only three months, new fuel sender, doors fixed twice, cup holder falling out, won't run, loss of all power and will not accelerate, cannot get over ten miles and hour, check engine light on and cuts out.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Buick Terraza?
Stop making it and start over with a new model and throw away all the engineering plans on this one.
2005 Buick Terraza Review:
Poor design, poor craftsmanship.
By gary lamers
Submitted 2009-11-19 15:23:02
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Buick Terraza?
The awd works great.
Had problems fixed under warranty.
Bought this vehicle for all wheel drive and abs brakes.
Live in north - lots of highway driving.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Buick Terraza?
Driver's heated seat does not work again.
Rear seats are heavy.
Simulated wood on dash and doors does not look real - it has a purple ting.
Carpets stain very easily.
By James Thomas
Submitted 2009-10-07 08:24:22
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Buick Terraza?
GOOD INTERIOR AND MOST OF EVERYTHING ELSE.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Buick Terraza?
KEEP IT OUT OF THE SHOP FOR REAR END PROBLEMS. THIS WILL BE OUR 4TH TIME TO HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE REAR END STARTS GROWLING WHEN YOU START TURNING, THIS HAS ALL READY HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST.
2005 Buick Terraza Review:
IT SUCKS BECAUSE OF ALL THE PROBLEMS WE HAVE HAD WITH THIS PRODUCT.
By GUEST
Submitted 2009-10-02 21:34:11
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Buick Terraza?
The room and the leather seating along with dvd player. The color silver is nice, too.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Buick Terraza?
My abs, stabilizer, and traction control is messed up. Supposedly there was nothing wrong and now it does not work at all. My transmission is slipping for the third time in 2 years. I have had a new transmission put in it, too. I have a sliding door that does not work which has been fixed repeatedly. Both doors have actually been repaired repeatedly. My power steering pump is going out for the third time now. I have ran out of gas two times because the gas gage does not work properly when you have a fourth of a tank of gas it in and you are facing downhill and then the car will not start and to top it all off I have started problems because it takes me anywhere from 3 to 5 times to start my van every time I get in it. The dealership tells me nothing is wrong with it. That is impossible! I have had it! I have dealt with these same issues over and over again for four years. My Buick Terazza has been in the shop more than I have been able to drive it.
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