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 Hits Home Run - 2004 Buick Rainier
  By New Oreans Buyer - October 18 - 2:00 am

  VERY smooth and quite ride. Handles well Agree with current owner, it could use more storage. Cross bars for roof rack should be standard. This seems a little cheap on Buicks part for a car in this price range. Same with front seat side air bags. Would love for it to have had the Buick famous icon (the three holes on the front quarter panels). This would have been the icing on the cake for exterior. Too new for reliability opinion. Only one defect at delivery. The console lock would not hold down the cover whne bumped. New lock clip was ordered.

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  Buick Rainier - 2004 Buick Rainier
  By Cpik - September 14 - 2:00 am

  I love this SUV! I have owned it for 8 months now and have not had any problems. The ride is smooth. The features are excellent. I love the dual function heated seats and the in- dash 6 CD changer with XM radio. The sound system is incredible. Everybody that sees this SUV loves it. I get compliments on it all the time. I am planning on getting another one when this lease expires. I highly recommend it!!!

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  Great Ranier - 2004 Buick Rainier
  By Bay Island Company - September 11 - 2:00 am

  Excellent performance, quiet car. Very comfortable seating. Could use a few more storage places.

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  Rainier Rules! - 2004 Buick Rainier
  By NancyW - September 1 - 2:00 am

  Everything from the buying process to the trips and commuting I do in my Rainier has been a pleasure. The car itself is beautiful - a dark green with lots of chrome highlights. Everything is automatic, from the seat positions to lights turning on. It rides smoothly and quietly, but without that floating feeling that can make luxury cars less handleable. Weve already had to call on the services of OnStar when the family was locked out of the car while on vacation - they came through with flying colors and got us back in the car within five minutes.

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  Better than Cadillac - 2004 Buick Rainier
  By Col. John Paul - August 29 - 2:00 am

  I traded in a 2003 Cadillac Deville for the 2004 Rainier V8, the ride is quieter, smoother, and the only thing I miss is the mileage per gallon.

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  Buick Value - 2004 Buick Rainier
  By Wdyer - July 16 - 2:00 am

  Overall this is a great value with the current rebates. Surprised about a few things though. No hydraulic lift for the hood? Even Rendexvous has this. Too much plastic. Faux wood. Unexciting instrument panel. Poor range of low beam headlights. WOW! What a quiet vehicle and great ride!

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  A Great Little SUV. - 2004 Buick Rainier
  By Dr Tom D - July 11 - 2:00 am

  Fun SUV to drive Small footprint,extremly quick and agile with the V-8. Quiet and easy to drive on rough and smooth surface. Psycologicly it "fits".The valets fight to drive it. It even pulls an 18 foot Four Winns Boat or a trailer full of trash.It Gets you up out of the water. Now thats important when you live in Texas. Recently weve had Gully washers at least once a week.

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  Buick - 2004 Buick Rainier
  By goodguynva - July 10 - 2:00 am

  The vehicle is much more quiet than its brother and siste GM mid size SUVs. The technology is full blown and could be somewhat confusing to anyone not used to pushing buttons without word descriptions above them. I would rate the ride as above average but if youre looking for a really smooth ride, you may want to move up to a full size SUV. (GM product of course!)

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  BUICK RANIER - 2004 Buick Rainier
  By fred FROMI - July 10 - 2:00 am

  EXCELLENT TRUCK, VERY COMFORTABLE AND THE EASIEST TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE 5.3 V8 HAS GREAT PERFOIRMANCE

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  EXCELLENT - 2004 Buick Rainier
  By rmnord - July 10 - 2:00 am

  Wifes car and she loves it. She had a 2002 Bravada and really liked it , but the Rainier much better. The V/8 is much better than the 6 cylinder, the ride is smoother and it is quieter. It is just a richer looking vehicle.