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Used 2004 Buick Rainier Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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3.25 out of 5 stars

Buick...I thought they had better quality

????, 04/27/2007
2004 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

My Buick Rainer has 57,000 miles. Every three or four months since I purchased the SUV I have had major problems. The drive train, the driver side seat, and major problems with the four wheel drive mechanism. I am very luckly that I purchased the extended warranty. I would not recommend purchasing this SUV. Just recently one dealship that I brought it to because it was making a very loud banging noise said, "You must have purchased a Friday afternoon car," after they saw the long list of things that I have already had to fix. Basically agreeing that there are and has been some major problems with my SUV. Buyer beware. I would not recommend this SUV

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Sporty Meets Luxury

Latana, 08/21/2006
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have owned my Rainier since 12/31/2003. I have loved it from day one. I bought it sight unseen from a recommendation and have never regretted it. Mine is loaded. DVD system, Bose sound system with 6 cd changer, XM radio, OnStar, every option they had was on this SUV. It was my first SUV after always owning big luxury cars. I have never had to have any service but oil changes.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Okay for my first SUV. But I love Buick.

Neeka, 07/20/2009
2004 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I brought my Buick Rainier last June. I needed to get an up to date buick I had a 93 lesabre, the air went last summer. Thats when I knew it was time to get a new car, or a new used one. Thats when I did my research, I wanted a car buick but when I seen the rainier I said thats what I want. Guess what I hav I got it too.The only problem I had was with the CD Player. I hav to get a new radio in there any way. My CD's got stuck in them. I am just going to get one put in there myself. Otherwise the vechicle is okay. I had a recnt problem with the AWD, but the dealership where I went to go buy it from fixed, it was still under warranty. That was a plus.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fabulous!!

annettem, 01/10/2004
2004 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is the 5th SUV we have owned in the last 7 years and so far, the best!! We have owned 3 Ford Explorers and a Mercedes Benz. They all ride hard; the Benz being a little more comfy but still not adequate. The Rainier is very smooth riding, which is paramount to us in an SUV. The heat/AC system is perfect..no fooling with knobs adjusting temps. all the time. The cabin is extremely quiet,supportive but comfortable seats, excellent audio (we didn't opt for the Bose) and a joy to drive. Car steers and handles very well. The outside design of the car is classy. Buick has come through with a gem.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Very quiet & comfortable

alm, 12/08/2003
2004 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Compared to the GM lineup, the Buick has more elegant feel. It is very quiet and acceleration is smooth.

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