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Used 2006 Buick Rainier Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Glad I Found This One

JB, 05/06/2007
2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

I love this vehicle. I've owned several autos in the past, including two Toyotas and a Chevy Trailblazer ('04). I usually go pretty basic on them, then look at the owner's manual later and realize all the goodies I didn't have on mine. All that has changed with buying the Rainier. If this truck were a movie, it would truly be a "sleeper." I don't know why more people haven't discovered all the virtues of this vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Better than Lexus

Adrian, 12/02/2005
2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Having looked at all models in this price range I selected the Rainier and don't regret it at all. Quieter ride than Lexus and other competitors and the finish is superb. Mileage was as expected - average 19 overall.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

My "BIG" SUV

jelap, 02/04/2007
2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have been a 2006 SUV Buick owner for about 7 months now. Overall I am disapointed with the performance with the V6 291hp AWD, Hits slight inclines with a lot of difficulty, have to shove into 3rd gear to climb hills. Comfort wise, it is OK for me for my medium frame and build. Not very good on gas, get about 17-18 on streets, look at the mileage before you buy and factor in your daily/weekly/monthly cost. It is a sleek sexy car for the average person, The quality of the car is "huh" OK. The doors are "very" heavy and make a lot of noise when opening and closing, I tried oiling and greasing them, but to no avail. The lift mechanism for the hydraulics, when adjusting for heavy loads, is very noisy.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Impressive

Rainer, 06/26/2009
2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great driving, it does not feel like I'm riding in a truck! - The look of the vehicle is what I love the most.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

sharp ride

keith, 08/19/2009
2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought suv to replace 2002 saturn. Drove the rainer beause it had options like the SL 300 saturn.The mileage at 41000 was 19.7 now meaning 10 months later mileage 16.7.All is far better in safety and road control with this vehicle.Sharp and great ride.

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