Overview & Reviews
The Rainier is an all-new SUV for Buick. It is based on GM's capable midsize SUV architecture which also supports the Chevy TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy. The Rainier is available with a V8 power, but there is no extended-length version.
- Strong drivetrains, upscale exterior treatment, decent off-road ability.
- Same old plastic inside, extra features jack up the price.
User Reviews:
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Buick has to do better - 2004 Buick Rainier
By vjd2211 - August 29 - 2:00 amThis is a new packaged Bravada - Buick had to differentiate here between the V6 based design (better fuel economy if possible get to 23mpg hwy) and the V8 based design (towing capacity and performance) - Rainier barely competitive with this SUV market segment even with rebates applied. Spend less for marketing and more for engineering
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The Best Buick Yet - 2004 Buick Rainier
By Ronak - August 22 - 2:00 amThis car/SUV should really give the imports a run for their money. We looked at a LexusRX330 and a Toyota Highlander aling with the Buick Rainier. The overall refinement including its off-road manners really convinced us to buy the Buick. General Motors is getting it right with a lot of neat, high quality products. Watch out Lexus and Toyota!
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Okay for my first SUV. But I love Buick. - 2004 Buick Rainier
By Neeka - July 20 - 1:36 pmI brought my Buick Rainier last June. I needed to get an up to date buick I had a 93 lesabre, the air went last summer. Thats when I knew it was time to get a new car, or a new used one. Thats when I did my research, I wanted a car buick but when I seen the rainier I said thats what I want. Guess what I hav I got it too.The only problem I had was with the CD Player. I hav to get a new radio in there any way. My CDs got stuck in them. I am just going to get one put in there myself. Otherwise the vechicle is okay. I had a recnt problem with the AWD, but the dealership where I went to go buy it from fixed, it was still under warranty. That was a plus.
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Rainier - Top Marks - 2004 Buick Rainier
By ellenob - June 20 - 10:18 amThis cars performance has been strong and repair history has been light, equal to my previous Hondas. Im very satisfied and will keep it.
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LOVE MY BUICK - 2004 Buick Rainier
By LOVE MY BUICK - May 16 - 1:05 pmAbsolutely love my Rainier! I tow a 5,000 pound camper every summer with no effort and no problem. The only thing I dislike is the heat system. Cant figure it out! Love everything else about it. Will be disappointed when have to replace and cannot buy another. Mine is loaded with every imaginable extra. Have read the owners manual more than ever in any other vehicle! Would recommend this vehicle highly.
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Yeah, I really would rather drive a Buick - 2004 Buick Rainier
By Eugene Evans - February 19 - 5:01 pmI bought my Buick because I use a wheelchair to get around, and the car I had was unable to hold the lift, and the wheelchair at the proper level.It bottomed out constantly. The Buick has all the room and comfort you expect from a Buick, and at 62", I have plenty of leg room. As far as some people complained about fuel mileage, I am getting 18mpg around town, and get 28mpg on the highway and I dont drive like the proverbial Little Old Lady just because Im handicaped.
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Rainier - 2004 Buick Rainier
By pooler - January 21 - 2:00 amFirst day I purchased major snow storm handeled fine awd system very quiet comfortable ride great sound system bose navigation system a plus gas milage not so great wish they could improve by 20%
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McDonalds Buick Rainier Review - 2004 Buick Rainier
By J McDonald - January 2 - 11:55 amWe have owned this car for 18 months and have really enjoyed the power of the 5.3 liter V8 and the interior comfort is excellent. Perfect for our family of four.
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Rainier for Seniors - 2004 Buick Rainier
By Joe Kurzweil - July 28 - 2:00 amMid size suv is ideal for comfort and performance. Very nice to drive. I weigh 235 and am very comftorable in this suv. My wife is 100 lbs less and is very comftorable as well. X band Bose sound is awesome. Would like to have seen a bit more contemporary design inside but it is nice as is. Side air bags are not standard and should be along with curtain air bags. However we feel very safe in this vehicle. Six cyliner has plenty of get up and mileage on the road is between 21.5 and 22.5 mpg at 65 mph.
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Great! - 2004 Buick Rainier
By candygurl - June 8 - 1:54 pmI really like this SUV. I have been in many SUVs and own a Suburban. I really like the room for me and my 4 kids and the drive is nice and safe. Safety is a big plus. The kids really enjoy the fact that they can control their a/c temp. Even though the gas is not much different than the Suburban I really am enjoying my new toy.
