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4.7 out of 5 stars
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3.88 out of 5 stars

Surprisingly Good

rainer owner, 06/22/2005
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my first GM product in many, many years. With 13,000 miles on the odometer, the vehicle has been completely reliable. The only visits to the dealer have been for oil changes. It rides very well and is extremely quiet, much better than a Pathfinder that I owned in the past. I am pleasantly suprised.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love it!

Tami17a, 03/02/2004
2004 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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My first SUV. Love everything about it. I purchased the V8 model and am happy that I did. The engine is very smooth in transition.

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3 out of 5 stars

An All New Buick?

oaa9898, 03/05/2004
2004 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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This may be an all-new Buick, but its really just a rebaged GMC Envoy. The interior plastics are too low rent for this class, materials in the Lexus are much better. The car has been in the shop 3 times in two months, so much for reliability. The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) SAFETY ratings are also VERY LOW, so much for the "solid as a rock" feeling that one reviewer described. Don't fall for the marketing hype, it may look pretty, but the quality, and more importantly the safety, is not up to par with the competition. Another thing to consider is the price, given the expected resale value of this SUV, it is overpriced.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great all around

Connor1989, 09/19/2003
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchaced 2 days ago. I still currently own a 1989 Lesabre. I loved it so decided to try another buick.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

An Excellent Choice

C. Jones, 07/07/2005
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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I have been very surprised at the performance of this vehicle. No return visits to fix problems, and it just is excellent to have. Quiet, comfortable, handles good, with better than expected gas mileage. I bought it 3 months ago and went across the states from south to north and then from east to west coast. I really love it. Has the goodies on it, but they came standard, not at added expense. I had a Mercury Grand Marquis before and this vehicle lives up to the comfort and ease of driving that the Mercury has, besides having the luxury items that a Mercury spoils you with. They are hard to find, but well worth the trouble and time spent.

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