2005 Buick Rainier for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2005 Buick Rainier for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2005 Buick Rainier specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.2L 6-cylinder | 4.2L 6-cylinder | 5.3L 8-cylinder | 5.3L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 12.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.79 | $22.79 | $22.79 | $24.34 |
2005 Buick Rainier: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 4.2 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Buick Rainier
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 103 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (38), fuel system (26) and exterior lighting (15). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V035000 | 2005-02-03 | visibility:windshield | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2005 Buick Rainier?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2005 Buick Rainier; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. The 2005 Buick Rainier for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
What to check on the Rainier
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Reading the spec sheet
It is powered by the 4.2L 6-cylinder, with all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
At 14.7 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 44 litres of fuel. Driving 300 km costs roughly $68.37 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,200 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What to expect from the Rainier
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Try before you buy
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Rainier answers the big questions. If the Rainier is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A test week in the Rainier tells you more than any review.
The cost of driving it
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $22.79 in fuel.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Ask us
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Buick Rainier from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Buick Rainier for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Buick Rainier
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Buick Rainier?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Buick Rainier before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Buick Rainier have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Buick Rainier cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4558.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.