Consumer Reviews
2002 Buick Park Avenue

Alex

by Just another car owner from Connecticut on May 12, 2006

I bought my 97 Park Avenue used in 2001 with 71000 miles. Now it has 135000, but I love this car and would buy another one just like that only newer. BTW, I am only 30, so ditch the "grandpa's car" reputation! Get great mileage of 20-22 in city and 27-29 highway (best on my memory was 31.8 mpg highway-only driving for 6 hours @ 75-80 mph with tail wind). Regular 3.8L provides plenty of power and still runs quietly. Repairs/problems: 1.Blew head gasket and got coolant in cylinders once ($800). 2.Transmission solenoid got stuck and would shift jerkily ($500). 3.Chrome wheels need replacement (some corrossion around stem valves letting air out over week's time) - price TBD. 4.Just today windshield wipers ceased to work (looks like a slipped gear). Still, with all the comforts and great looks I highly value this model.

Purchased a Used car

Does recommend this car!!

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I am now a fan!

by Fan of a Buick from LA on April 30, 2010

I would have never guessed how much I would like this car. I bought it off my mechanic (the main reason I bought it) and have never regretted it. Truth be told, I thought I was too cool to drive a Buick. Now I am a fan!

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Great car

by Dutchie from The Netherlands on January 6, 2015

In 2004 I bought a 2002 model in the Netherlands and drove it for 9 years. Than I gave it away to a friend for free, after importing in 2013 a 2005 model (the LTD version, 10.000 dollars) into the Netherlands. Needless to say I am completly in love with this last great sedans the USA produced (I think it was). Really wonderfull.

Purchased a Used car

Does recommend this car!!

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Found exactly what I was looking for

by Love Park Avenues from West Union, IA on June 6, 2012

Have bought and owned 8 Park Avenue. Put out a search for a 2002 or 2003, under 100,000 miles, red and chrome wheels. Put out a 500 mile search found one at 481 miles, exacely what I was looking for. 80,000 miles, new tires, looks and rides like a new car.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Having fun

Does recommend this car!!

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Park Ave Superior

by rwgelan from Kansas on June 29, 2012

Own 2. 1998 was my Dad's. Bought it when he stopped driving several years ago @ 75,000 mi. 1999 purchased 3 years ago for $1600 with 120K mi. Have done only minor maintenance/tires/battery, and recently a set of front struts. 98 has 145K on it. 99 has 169K miles, both engines running strong. I'm guessing they'll both run 200-250,000 mi (21-29 mpg and no car payments! That's true economy!) All that in a truly comfortable passenger cabin with excellent air conditioning.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Just getting around

Does recommend this car!!

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Amazing vehicle

by ljmhoops from Vinita on January 3, 2018

I'm an old retired basketball coach. The right vehicle for my world and including the possibility that I was young . I am also a car guy who has owned some used and some new. The ride, the gas mileage and the overall performance of the Park Avenue is right there with the best.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Reliable and Relaxing Ride

by jruppert from Birmingham, AL on January 4, 2018

This car is the most comfortable vehicle I have ever entered. It offers ample room, and a very smooth ride.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Great Car

by RajackB from Bear Lake, MI on August 13, 2017

Great Comfort, Great Mileage. Several little things are worn out like the door catches, the power seats only partly adjust and the wheels leak air due to corrosion around the beads. I wish I had it when it was new.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Most reliable car I have ever had

by Sputnick from Richmond, Va. on July 4, 2017

This car is very reliable and a exceptionally smooth ride. The exterior and interior are still in excellent condition.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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best car I ever owned. 79 years old

by Old lawyer from Baltimore, md on June 24, 2017

I love it. I told my wife i will drive it til I die. The only reason se doesn't like it is that the mirror satilite connection doesn't work. AND, it holds `both of my garbage cans

Purchased a New car

Uses car for Transporting family

Does recommend this car!!

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