1998 Buick Park Avenue Consumer Reviews

Very reliable Buick

Written by: mkclancy on 04/30/2006

Vehicle

1998 Buick Park Avenue 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

This car is the best I have ever owned in my 40 years of driving. My husband, now deceased said it was my car because I liked it so much. It is beautiful and I get many compliments about it. I have kept it it good condition and have followed the Buick program for annual maintence procedures. Such as 60,000 mile check-up procedures. I most like the bench front seat which most vehicles do not have. We found it gives very good milage for this size and make auto, 25-28 miles per gal.with conservative driving practices on highway driving.

Favorite Features

Leather upholstery, power driver seatw/memory, electro: rear view mirror, rain sensing windshield wipers. audio system. Very relialbe performance.

Suggested Improvements

Better rust protection in doors.

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1998 Park Avenue

Written by: Bobby Hood on 12/08/2004

Vehicle

1998 Buick Park Avenue 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

This car has given excellent service over the last four years. It has only had two major failures both of which had to do with the plenium (intake manifold) rupturing and dumping water on the pistons. Neither instance seemed to have harmed performance in any way. The only other problem--last week the power steering unit fell off. I do not remember any specific thing I may have hit in the road that could have broken the bolts, but the car has had a couple of jolts from things which I ran over at high speed. One of which was the recap off a truck tire at night. It did warp a rim. It's cranked right away (179,000 miles) and it has been a great road car.

Favorite Features

Rides comfortably and has enough zip to get around things on the road.

Suggested Improvements

Intake manifold (plennum) needs to be redesigned. Seat upholstery could be better from a design standpoint.

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Good but some flaws.

Written by: not_another_buick on 08/23/2004

Vehicle

1998 Buick Park Avenue 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

Overall a very good car, but several things are frustrating. The ash tray will break and not stay closed due to a poor design. A new one costs $125. You can fix it yourself for free if you take it out and see the problem area. Definate flaw! Also the covers on the back of the front seats weren't attached very well. These will also break. They can be fixed for free again with a drill and a screw, but how many people will do that who drive a Buick. Shouldn't have too either.

Favorite Features

Tie for favorite 1)Rain sensing wipers and 2)Grand Touring suspension

Suggested Improvements

Fix the ashtrays for free. Especially since these were made for so many years. Admit a flaw and fix it!!! That may impress people in the long run.

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I'm not old & gray but liked the Park Av

Written by: MLMB on 08/18/2004

Vehicle

1998 Buick Park Avenue 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I've driven my Pk Ave for 6 yrs, and enjoyed the comfort ride, many perks, fuel economy and size. Wrecked it and got good front end protection (I totaled the full sized pickup truck I hit!). Large trunk is great. Didn't like the suspension - the bottom drops hard in some cases. Also huge expense at 120,000 miles for repairing the plastic intake manifold $1300!! Common problem according to the mechanic, and they no longer use plastic, he says. Only selling it to get a car large enough to handle our dog kennel!

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perfect cruiser

Written by: Garrett M. Benson on 03/25/2004

Vehicle

1998 Buick Park Avenue 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

This is the perfect car for any occasion. It is comfortable and gets incredible fuel miledge for the size of this interstate cruiser. I am only 24 years old, and I know that this is typically an older man's car, but I, and my friends my age, are very impressed. I clocked in on our last vacation a 500 miles tank of fuel and averaged 34.4 Miles Per Gallon!! That is truley amazing! Garrett

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

None, perfect!

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Best car I've owned

Written by: BuickDriver on 03/05/2004

Vehicle

1998 Buick Park Avenue 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I have enoyed owning this car. We are selling due to the large size of our family. I reluctantly agreed with my wife on this decision. I find the car to have all the luxury of a very expensive car. The pleasure of driving a quality solid built large car is most satifying when your used to cheaply built economy vehicles. The gas mileage has been surprisingly good (21 to 28 mpg) for a large car. My wife bought a new Buick Regal in 1990 that we drove until last summer. We then sold it and it is still on the road with over 170,000 miles. I may not buy other GM products, but I will buy another Buick.

Favorite Features

Theres nothing like a Park Avenue package which is loaded! I like the dimming mirrors and moisture sensing wipers.

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Park Avenue SS

Written by: y2khorseman on 09/10/2003

Vehicle

1998 Buick Park Avenue 4 Dr Ultra Sprchgd Sedan

Review

Fantastic car, never had any problems. Very quick and sporty for it's size.

Favorite Features

The supercharger.

Suggested Improvements

Larger wheels, slightly firmer suspension.

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Enjoyable Car

Written by: Big Buddy on 07/16/2002

Vehicle

1998 Buick Park Avenue 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

Bought used after it sat for one year and had many problems that were fixed under warranty and those have not reoccured. Interior trim needs better attachments - snap ins do not hold, gave up on trim on side between front and back, exterior door handle broke, cassette player broke 2 weeks miles after warranty expired. Note on seatbelt - there was a recall.

Favorite Features

Enjoy roominess (whole reason I bought car) Rides and runs well though already went thru tires at 38000

Suggested Improvements

Improve on above - when I replace will entertain buying same but make sure interior improvements made

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intake manifold

Written by: George Thigpen on 06/28/2002

Vehicle

1998 Buick Park Avenue 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

port holes in upper manifold let water in cylinders cause car not to start and a1241.00repair bil-technical bulletin TB-1870 aera engine rebuilders association

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Nice but cheap parts interior

Written by: Foliclle on 06/20/2002

Vehicle

1998 Buick Park Avenue 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

Plastic parts inside break easily and often.

Favorite Features

engine,room,economy

Suggested Improvements

design in cab less brittle plastic. seat adjuster broke,pull handle broke.

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