Buick's 'Quiet Tuning' that really quiets coarse pavement noise
Least favorite feature:
The lack of fully-extendable visors like other GM SUV's have
Advice to buyer:
Take it out on the highway and see how well it performs
Detailed review:
After 5 years in a '99 Blazer I was looking for an upgrade for under $50k. I was disappointed in all the foreign and domestic SUV's that were supposed to be quiet and smooth. I nearly passed up the Rainier until a friend gave me a ride in his TrailBlazer and I read that the Rainier was even quieter yet. After driving one I was sold. It is extremely quiet, smooth and comfortable. The air suspension eats up bumps like marshmallows. The inline 6 has plenty of power (275 HP). The standard equipment list is impressive. They even give you an air hose with guage so you can pump things up from the onboard compressor! I can't say enough good things about this SUV and how much I like it.
Also considered:
2005 Honda Pilot
2005 Toyota Highlander
2005 Acura MDX
Vehicle purchased:
2005 Buick Rainier
About This Reviewer...
Location:
Seattle, Washington
Other vehicles owned:
2002 Mitsubishi Galant
Review submitted:
March 10, 2005
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