4 out of 5 stars
Alex
by Just another car owner
from Connecticut
on Fri 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.
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5 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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4 out of 5 stars
I am now a fan!
by Fan of a Buick
from LA
on Fri Apr 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!
5 out of 5 starsComfort
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5 out of 5 stars
Amazing vehicle
by ljmhoops
from Vinita
on Wed Jan 03 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.
5 out of 5 starsComfort
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4 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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5 out of 5 stars
Park Ave Superior
by rwgelan
from Kansas
on Fri Jun 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.
5 out of 5 starsComfort
5 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
4 out of 5 starsInterior Design
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5 out of 5 starsPerformance
4 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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5 out of 5 stars
Great car
by Dutchie
from The Netherlands
on Tue Jan 06 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.
5 out of 5 starsComfort
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5 out of 5 stars
Found exactly what I was looking for
by Love Park Avenues
from West Union, IA
on Wed Jun 06 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.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reliable and Relaxing Ride
by jruppert
from Birmingham, AL
on Thu Jan 04 2018
This car is the most comfortable vehicle I have ever entered. It offers ample room, and a very smooth ride.
5 out of 5 starsComfort
4 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
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4 out of 5 stars
Most reliable car I have ever had
by Sputnick
from Richmond, Va.
on Tue Jul 04 2017
This car is very reliable and a exceptionally smooth ride. The exterior and interior are still in excellent condition.
4 out of 5 starsComfort
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5 out of 5 stars
best car I ever owned. 79 years old
by Old lawyer
from Baltimore, md
on Sat Jun 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
5 out of 5 starsComfort
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4 out of 5 stars
Great Car
by RajackB
from Bear Lake, MI
on Sun Aug 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.
5 out of 5 starsComfort
5 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
5 out of 5 starsInterior Design
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5 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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