2005 Buick Rainier Review

Name: 2005 Buick Rainier Review
Brand: Buick
Rating: 4.5 (65 reviews)

Price: $3,999

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Pros

Exceptionally quiet ride, strong optional V8, easy to get in and out, decent off-road ability.

Cons

Subpar build and materials quality, sloppy handling, lacks key safety features, not enough storage space.

What’s new

The CXL Plus trim level is dropped in favor of a single CXL model; a CD/MP3 player stereo is newly optional; real wood replaces the fake stuff for the steering wheel and shift knob; and various upgrades help spruce things up inside. Full-length head curtain airbags make their way to the options list, though Buick has dropped last year's seat-mounted side airbags (which provided torso protection for front occupants).

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Quiet and powerful, especially in V8 form, the Rainier fails to look and act the part of a luxury SUV in most other respects.

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2005 Buick Rainier
CXL 4dr SUV
$3,999
- 99,577 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 14 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- Adrenaline Motors (39 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in Orlando, FL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (14 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5GADS13S152236555
Stock: 236555
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-19-2024
2005 Buick Rainier
CXL 4dr SUV
$6,950
- 186,980 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 5 Seats, 14 City / 19 Hwy MPG
- Allen Christian GMC (784 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Dexter, MO
The leather seats in this 2005 Buick Rainier 1/2 ton are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. This Buick Rainier has a clean ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (14 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5GAET13M752204096
Stock: 53165C
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-03-2025

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Buick Rainier CXL Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in Florida.}

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4.5

65 reviews

5(68%)

4(20%)

3(9%)

2(1%)

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2005 Rainier

Pat, 09/07/2006

2005 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

I have had no problems with the car so far. It's very reliable. The ride is very comfortable. It feels like you are driving a car, but you're just sitting higher up.

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Randy Bloem, 04/21/2007

2005 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

I test drove many of the SUV's including the new Ford Edge. The Buick Rainier beats them all in ride, comfort, and style. This has to be the most under-rated vehicle in its class. A tremendous used car value.

Great SUV

Hannah DeLisle, 11/16/2005

2005 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

W have been very happy with this vehicle, one of the best we have had. We took it to Florida and back to Micigan and it was great. I have only had to change the oil two times in over a year.

Love it!

Jennifer, 02/04/2008

2005 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

I have been reading about this model for over a year. I was so happy to find a 2005 w/only 1 owner. It also had low miles and looked brand new! Now lets talk about the ride. Love it! It handles well and it is heavy for a short SUV and I feel safe in it.

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2005 Rainier Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$33,785
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$229/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	39.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Rainier include:

Alarm
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Marginal
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Acceptable

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