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Used 2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Truly useful

Bill, 10/30/2009
Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful

I purchased this former short-term rental vehicle with 13k miles on it in Dec '06. Now with 65k miles on it, the only thing that has malfunctioned was a headlight relay, quickly replaced under warranty. It's dead reliable, smooth, comfortable, great in snow and good at towing a 4k lbs, 26ft sailboat. Milage average is 19 mpg with mostly highway driving. Quality of materials and assembly is very high - the leather upholstery is actually better than that in my '04 Mercedes.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love My Ranier

LENA BELSHER, 08/04/2006
Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I have owned many SUVs over the past 15 years, and the Ranier beats them all, in comfort,features,and quality. There are so many standard features, which will be extras in any other SUV. It is fun to drive, and gas mileage is decent for a mid size SUV. My sister, brother, and cousin all bought TrailBlazers, and now wish they would of checked out the Ranier. They love it. You will get your money's worth! I highly suggest that if you are in the market for an SUV, you have to check out the Buick Ranier!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best Car I ever drove

Frank, 11/15/2008
Buick Rainier CXL 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

After driving a Ford Explorer for almost 200,000 miles, my Buick Rainer has been a pleasure to drive. The ride and features are great--especially air adjustable load levelers. Great car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Glad I Found This One

JB, 05/06/2007
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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4.38 out of 5 stars

sharp ride

keith, 08/19/2009
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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