The 2007 Rainier is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in two trims, the CXL RWD and the CXL AWD.
Upon introduction, the CXL RWD is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, I6, 291-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. The CXL AWD is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, I6, 291-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
Summary: Chose the Rainier over similar mid sized models (Envoy, Explorer, 4Runner, etc) because of the superior ride, quietness and car feel in an SUV. Price for value was excellent. Outstanding standard options.
Strengths: Feel and quietness of ride. Inline six cylinder. Advantages of an SUV with the ride, feel and features found in higher end sedan.
Weaknesses: None yet.
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Rating Reviewed by: Dennis(Unregistered User)
Review Date May 7, 2008
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for 3 Months to 1 year
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Price Paid:
$24000.00
from Weston Buick
Year / Model Reviewed: 2007 Ranier
Summary: Bought my Ranier off the lot and have had for sometime now. Read the reviews before I bought it and half to tell you it has been a great vehicle Did not buy it for the mileage but for the comfort Got what I paid for it is the most comfortable I have ever had in a SUV Good car dependable quiet and real nice ride
Strengths: Buick Name
Weaknesses: None
Similar Products Used: KIA, CHEVY TRAILBLAZER
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Summary: Wonderful vehicle. The best looking, best performing SUV on the market. The Rainier has 12000 miles on it and has no problems. Lots of power and good mileage, about 18 city and 22 highway. Very good for a 6 cylinder with a 3.73 rear end and a 4600 lb. weight. Very smooth ride and very quiet. It handles extremely well and a long day of driving leaves me not tired at all.
I chose this vehicle over Trailblazer and Envoy because of the air ride suspension in the rear over the coil springs.
It is such a shame it will not be made after the 2007 model year. Dodge, Ford and the cheap imports do not compare to this vehicle
Strengths: Ride, comfort, power, gas mileage, features, looks, handling, performance and made by GM
Weaknesses: None
Similar Products Used: Trailblazer, Envoy
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Summary: Bottomline: Best deal for a used SUV. Bought this 2005 in Dec. 06 with 17000 miles for about 50% less than orig. sticker. Loaded with every option; a real pleasure to drive,
Strengths: Quiet, luxury ride, very strong V8, lots of features from navi to AWD to power everything including a nifty built in air compressor. Very handsome lines.
Weaknesses: You can't buy an SUV with a V8 and complain about MPG, but that is my only complaint.
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Summary: I am very disapointed with this suv. It looks and drives great but for a 40k+ suv, it has some real issues. The top two are, front seats very uncomfortable."They are hard and when driving you lean to the right." Milage is an other issue. We have never gotten more than 17 mpg, and it has over 5000 miles on it now. Also it road noise. This car is very quiet "like it should be" until your speed reaches 55+, then there is alot of wind noise. I also have some small problems with eletronics. Warning light for 4 wheel keeps comming on during long trips. Dealer can't figure it out, and drivers seat loses its setting for driver #1 or 2.
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