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Better than Lexus
Adrian Clark, 06/02/2005
2005 Buick Rainier CXL Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
A great vehicle. After experiencing the Lexus RS300, this vehicle is far superior in all aspects. The Rainier is more roomy, more solid, more fun to ride and has a much more comfortable ride than the Lexus. The Rainier is quieter and the quality is superior.
Exciting Fun SUV
Gary, 08/02/2005
2005 Buick Rainier CXL Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased my new 2005 Rainier in July, and have 600 miles on it. It came with most every option available. GM Employee discount and rebates helped. Having a '97 Ford Explorer for 8 years, I was tired of the rough truck ride. I test drove the new Explorer (better) and a couple others. After reading consumer reviews; the Buick sold me for what you got for the price. Wanted a bit more luxury & smoother ride. It's a fun SUV to drive, very quiet, very comfortable, very smooth ride, nice handling, responsive, V6 has plenty of power. Bose sound system is worth the money. Major complaint in all reviews, the front cup holders, I totally agree, they are too small & worthless! More safety features would be nice
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Money Pit
pensketech1, 09/16/2013
2005 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am the second owner of my Rainier. At 65000 miles, I had to replace my engine due to a cracked head (coolant got in the oil and wiped out my bearings). I am experiencing turning problems at low speeds and now my security light comes on and vehicle will not start. My GM rep. told me I was out of luck when the engine blew, and the repair costed me over $4000 to do myself. GM needs to actually stand behind their vehicles. I have owned GM vehicles all of my life and am no where near satisfied with this one.
My little opinion
Steven, 03/14/2005
2005 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have yet to find something dissapointing about my brand new Rainier. I read this page Edmunds.com vehicle review and I dissagree with the obvious negative slant. The Rainier is everything I wanted in an SUV. Of course the mileage is bad, but when we were shopping for an SUV, we agreed that we don't give a darn about gas mileage. It is so comfortable that my dad even said it was nicer than his Lincoln. We will keep this Rainier forever.This handles excellent in snow and ice. I was showing it off to my pal (who bought one also)and I couldn't lose control in the snow. I tried everything to skid, but the Rainier wouln't have it.
Our Ranier
jim & Lou, 04/24/2005
2005 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just completed a 6,000 mile trip with this vehicle. My husband and I both remarked how easy the SUV was to drive. As though it just glided along the hiway. With the air supension in it no matter how we packed the stuff in it, it always evened itself out and was the most comfortable ride we have ever had. We traveled thru mountains, deserts, plains, large cities, small cities, 4 lanes, 2 lanes, and every type of road imaginable and the vehicle just seemed to adjust to the road and conditions by itself. My husband is 6 foot tall and this is the first vehicle that we have purchased that his head does not touch the top of the car and he has plenty of room for his legs also. We are happy with the Rainier.