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AutoMods
04-25-2012, 11:43 PM
I've owned my durango for 9 years and time for a change so I picked up a 2006 Buick Ranier AWD 4.2L inline 6 cylinder, 83k, 290hp . Clone to the trailblazer/envoy . So far I like it a lot. Noticeably lighter and more nimble than my durango. Being a ls1 fanboy, I wanted the 5.3L v8 option and a RWD but this one I grabbed at wholesale from a private owner via Dave Ramsey style. Tow capacity is 5400 lbs, should be enough to tow my street car .

I'm not real proud to say I drive a buick but they usually come more loaded and it does have a couple neat features that the trailblazer/envoys don't have like extra sound dampening (triple door seals, acoustic laminate glass, and thicker sound-absorbing pads on the hood and firewall) and self leveling rear air bags and built in air compressor.

I'd love to turbo this inline 6 someday but not anytime soon.


the wife got her cleaned up and some pictures taken


http://importevolution.com/temp/rainier/DSCN2137.jpg

http://importevolution.com/temp/rainier/DSCN2134.jpg

http://www.importevolution.com/temp/rainier/DSCN2155.jpg


2 car seats now pollute this row

http://www.importevolution.com/temp/rainier/DSCN2143.jpg

http://www.importevolution.com/temp/rainier/DSCN2138.jpg

http://www.importevolution.com/temp/rainier/DSCN2135.jpg

http://www.importevolution.com/temp/rainier/DSCN2150.jpg

http://www.importevolution.com/temp/rainier/DSCN2142.jpg
AutoMods
04-25-2012, 11:49 PM
I have a 98 durango with 124k for sale :)
Domestic Disturbance
04-26-2012, 02:45 AM
as far as engines go, you know you got one hell of a i6 under there. Good choice.
Deimos
04-26-2012, 05:07 AM
the only thing is the air pumps in the back work like a sore ass.
JustinS
04-26-2012, 05:12 AM
Good lookin daily
85XR7Project
04-26-2012, 06:06 AM
Those Rainiers are pretty nice vehicles, its kind of a bummer it doesn't have the V8 but nice find!
snickerlicker
04-26-2012, 06:37 AM
Nice looking vehicles, I like those a lot. Could you get a 3rd row seat in those??
JustinS
04-26-2012, 07:09 AM
Nice looking vehicles, I like those a lot. Could you get a 3rd row seat in those??
If you can I hope it's better than my jeeps '3rd row'...your knees are in your face if you sit back there.
SLVR7
04-26-2012, 07:09 AM
It will tow your car just fine, I've pulled mine with our 08 envoy 4.2 with no issues. Plenty of power and gets 17mpg with my car on the trailer.
c_mart_28
04-26-2012, 08:22 AM
Nice looking DD!

Should pull your race car quite nicely.
AutoMods
04-26-2012, 09:07 AM
the only thing is the air pumps in the back work like a sore ass.

unreliable or loud or what?


Nice looking vehicles, I like those a lot. Could you get a 3rd row seat in those??

3rd row is only available in the extended or xl versions which have a longer wheelbase and are taller, 400lbs heavier, and many of the extendeds look ugly imo


Nice looking DD! Should pull your race car quite nicely.

i hope no need to tow becuz not racekar
z28z34man
04-28-2012, 07:52 AM
Looks nice. I hope you know Buick's are like a disease once you get one you will always have one.
AutoMods
04-28-2012, 01:22 PM
It will tow your car just fine, I've pulled mine with our 08 envoy 4.2 with no issues. Plenty of power and gets 17mpg with my car on the trailer.

the 2008 and 2009 have a gm pcm operating system that is ready for boost :) i think its the same as the boosted cobalts
JacobS
04-28-2012, 02:02 PM
Looks nice. I hope you know Buick's are like a disease once you get one you will always have one.

tell that^ to batwood haha
z28z34man
04-29-2012, 01:00 AM
tell that^ to batwood haha

He will come back they all come back.
Deimos
04-29-2012, 05:27 AM
meh those air pumps pump up tires very very slow.