# Help-2002 Buick Rendezvous CX-Costly repairs! **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** rendezvous, buick\ **Created:** [July 24, 2007, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2002-buick-rendezvous-cx-costly-repairs/2120 "2007-07-24T03:33:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mschindler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac91a4/32.png) [@mschindler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mschindler)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2002-buick-rendezvous-cx-costly-repairs/2120/1 "2007-07-24T03:33:15Z")
The car needs a new Condenser, A/C Compressor, Intake Manifold Gasket and a few other more minor repairs which will total more than $3,000 according to the dealer. Not to mention the tires will need replaced very shortly as well as the brakes. I own the car outright and if I wasn’t getting ready to move to Tucson I would go without the a/c. My question is should I sell or put up the $ for repairs. I don’t have a lot of cash flow and am worried that once I repair the above, I will run into more problems shortly. The car has just over 80,000 mi. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2002-buick-rendezvous-cx-costly-repairs/2120/2 "2007-07-24T03:45:36Z")
Do you have a friend that can refer you to a private mechanic, or have you got a second opinion from an authorized AC place? If not, you may save some bucks it might be worth it. Providing they come recommended from some one you trust. Just a thought. ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2002-buick-rendezvous-cx-costly-repairs/2120/3 "2007-07-24T04:14:30Z")
What are the symptoms on the A/C problem? 80k is a bit young for a condenser failure (unless accident caused) and the compressor diagnosis could be questionable. Any symptoms on this intake gasket problem? Tires and brakes are a non-issue at this point as that is not necessarily a car problem; just normal wear and tear. ---
**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2002-buick-rendezvous-cx-costly-repairs/2120/4 "2007-07-24T13:37:40Z")
I 2nd the 2nd opinion from an independent mechanic. Find a trusty one.