Used 2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Better than expected
ken, 06/03/2006
Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought our Rainier 1 month ago and we both love it. It is quiter & smoother than we expected and so far the build quality is flawless. Like all SUV's we would like better gas mileage however it's what we expected. I have no complaints.
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Toby, Fort Wayne, IN, 08/01/2017
Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
It's been an ok vehicle, except for... - Window control panel shorted out and was smoking when it got a little rain on it and woke up to all windows down and no way to roll them back up - Load stabilizer pump just stopped working for a month, then started working again but was really slow. - Traction control doesn't like sharp right turns and engages and disengages repeatedly then gives an error that there is something wrong with the traction control for the rest of the drive then the next day no error.
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Few Suspension and Transmission Concerns
Cindy, 07/22/2008
Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchase my used Rainier in December of 2007. For the most part I am very satisfied. I have had ongoing stabiltrack issues, and the driver's window keeps coming out of the track. My most recent problem was that the shift sensor, wiring harness and valve body went out at 40,600 miles. I am thankful for the 50,000 mile warranty. I was told that there is nothing that can be done about the window. "Don't roll it down while going down the road". GM and the dealership refused to do a transmission service after my transmission got hot. They had it pulled apart and had the filter in their hand. I love the vehicle, but can't say that I will buy GM because of the service.
Great mid-sized SUV
Richard, 10/01/2008
Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Really like this vehicle. It's super quiet and smooth riding. Has a classy look to the exterior and the interior is quite comfortable. Absolutely no problems in a little over 33,000 miles. Gas mileage over the long run is 18.2 mpg in 95% city driving - very few freeway miles. Not bad for the size and comfort of this vehicle. Back seat passengers don't have much legroom, but it's not designed to be a full-size SUV. Cupholders are a little quirky, but only a minor concern.
Big surprise
PeterJ, 11/25/2006
Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Never thought I'd buy a Buick, but after testing the Rainier vs. the Envoy, Pathfinder, 4Runner and looking at everything else it comes out on top. Smooth, quiet, excellent mix of features, and the V8 gets unexpectedly decent mileage (15.8 city, and 22 highway). It has been perfect, no issues since day one, hope it stays that way. On top of all the pluses, the GM rebates made a great deal, over $9000 off MSRP.