2006 Buick Rainier Consumer Reviews Page 2

Junk

Written by: w gotwals on 08/22/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

1197 total miles and the car would not start. Complete electrical shut down. It"s been out of service for 3 days now attempting to be fixed. Can't GM do a little better job

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Some quality control

7 out 9 people found this review helpful

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My car

Written by: mcquiston on 08/21/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Very limtied cup holders. Front seats need to go back another couple of inches for taller people. The settings should be key linked and not linked via remote

Favorite Features

Quiet, comfort drive. Sound system. Road handling

Suggested Improvements

Not enough storage/cup holders, etc

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Really disappointed

Written by: Norman on 08/18/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We should have taken a longer test drive and done more homework. The seats are extremely uncomfortable. Tried to trade it in after a month, but already no trade-in value. The dealer obviously didn't want it back!

Favorite Features

Nice looking vehicle

Suggested Improvements

Seats and ride are way too stiff. Back seat has insufficient leg room

8 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Horrible Gas Mileage

Written by: shrimp525 on 08/08/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I really love the way my new car drives, but the gas mileage is horrible. I have been averaging 10.1 miles per gallon. I have tried driving with the windows open but nothing helps. I do love the car but I would like to get more mileage from a tank of gas. I drove almost all highway and got 239 miles on a full tank.

Favorite Features

Comfort

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Love My Ranier

Written by: LENA BELSHER on 08/04/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have owned many SUVs over the past 15 years, and the Ranier beats them all, in comfort,features,and quality. There are so many standard features, which will be extras in any other SUV. It is fun to drive, and gas mileage is decent for a mid size SUV. My sister, brother, and cousin all bought TrailBlazers, and now wish they would of checked out the Ranier. They love it. You will get your money's worth! I highly suggest that if you are in the market for an SUV, you have to check out the Buick Ranier!

Favorite Features

All the standard (quality) features, the awesome ride, and the overall looks

Suggested Improvements

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Like the Rainer

Written by: bob on 06/09/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have had my Rainer for 2 weeks. I bought a program car with 8600 miles on it. Love the ride, comfort quiet and handling. This replaced my 2000 Jimmy, wow what a difference. So far, the mileage has been about 20 to 21 mpg 70% hwy and 30% town driving. I am real pleased with this. I will be looking a purchasing the 100K GM extended warranty, and deals on this?

Favorite Features

Creature comforts, memory seats, layout of the cabin

Suggested Improvements

Seat belt retractor location could be improved. Added storage under the rear wiper control.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Better than expected

Written by: ken on 06/03/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We bought our Rainier 1 month ago and we both love it. It is quiter & smoother than we expected and so far the build quality is flawless. Like all SUV's we would like better gas mileage however it's what we expected. I have no complaints.

Favorite Features

It remembers driver's seat & mirrors settings, and we love the Jewel coat paint finish. Short turning circle.

Suggested Improvements

Wider slot in doors for storage otherwise we are very satisfied with the vehicle.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Fun to drive

Written by: JAMES ZUNIGA on 05/08/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Fun to drive. Very smooth riding and quiet. Comfortable seats. Easy to park. Lots of power for an inline 6. Has lots of extras that are optional on other vehicles. The navigation is simple and handy.

Favorite Features

Smooth riding and quiet

Suggested Improvements

The center console squeaked a little

4 out 7 people found this review helpful

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2006 Buick Ranier

Written by: m buckenmayer on 04/16/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I love this mid size SUV. I drove over 20 other SUVs before deciding on purchasing the Ranier. It has plenty of pep, even with a 6 cy engine. The interior is the most comfortable of all SUVs I test drove. I am very tall and need a long seat, the Japanese SUVs were too short seated to give me proper leg or hip support. The ride is quiet, quiet, quiet. I love the XM/CD/ radio/nav system. Also there is lots of room as I easily can haul 5 golfers and their golf bags. I chose leather interior and it is very comfortable and very classy. The only thing I would change would be more storage space in the middle console.

Favorite Features

Handling ability, quiet ride, leather seats, xm/nav system, seat size fits very long legged drivers and passengers, rear compartment storage, classy looks

Suggested Improvements

Needs better mid seat console storage, needs option of CD changer built into audio/nav system, better gas mileage

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Ranier, Surprise

Written by: ranier on 04/14/2006

Vehicle

2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We bought our Buick Ranier on a whim, while out shopping one day. Normally, this is a foolish thing to do. I had researched so many other SUVs and wanted a 4 wheel drive vehicle for our southwest lifestyle. We immediately went on a four day weekend drive in mountainous Utah. We took a hunters trail over a 9000 foot mountain which included crossing creeks and traversing glaciers etc. No Problem for the 2 wheel drive Ranier. The six cylinder engine moves out very nicely. Comfort is awesome. My wife asked me the other day if I ever suffered from buyers remorse since or impulsive purchase? None.

Favorite Features

Seating is a dream.

Suggested Improvements

Console redesign for another cup holder and misc storage

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