2005 Buick Park Avenue Consumer Reviews

Comfortable cruiser

Written by: Randy on 06/11/2005

Vehicle

2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)

Review

A dream to drive. Terrific highway mileage, apporaching 30 mpg. Comfortable seats and good sound system make long-distance driving a dream. The car is so well engineered that on straight roads, it drives itself; and I'm along as a safety observer. It's a shame the resale value is poor, for it's a better car than many with better resale, including one with all intitials as a name. But I'll never sell this car, so it's of no relevance to me.

Favorite Features

Comfort and mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Interior details are almost cheap--out of character for a car at this level.

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Park Avenue

Written by: Kevin Fix on 12/15/2004

Vehicle

2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)

Review

I have driven this car for over a year and have very few complaints. i had a Cadillac Seville that was two years old and was totaled in a an accident. The Buick is not as fast. Cruises just as well and gets 3 to 4 mpg better. I also have grown to like the seating. It just took some getting use to. This a good car for long miles and and highway cruising. I would buy another one to repalce this one.

Favorite Features

V6

Suggested Improvements

Put this in the same range as the Cadillac.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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A lemon

Written by: Dee on 12/07/2004

Vehicle

2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)

Review

Our car shakes at speeds over 65 mph. The dealer has changed tires, balanced them and has us running the tires at 29 lbs until the suspension supposedly loosens up. The last time we drove it, the lights in the radio were flickering like a candle was burning behind it(husband's description). If we could get everything to work, we would love it but as it is; we feel we are being asked to put up with a lemon!!!!

Favorite Features

We are pleased with the fuel economy on this one as our '95 was not as good.

Suggested Improvements

The hook for children's seats could be easier to access!

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Once satisfied!

Written by: Ron Stein on 11/13/2004

Vehicle

2005 Buick Park Avenue 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Purchased a Park Avenue in 1991, traded in 1995 and again in 1998. Last year I purchased a Chrysler Pacifica. Wow, what a change. I think it is time for Buick to make a body style change. Been using this mold since 1991. Just my opinion.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

See above!

0 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Park Avenue

Written by: Paisley on 10/09/2004

Vehicle

2005 Buick Park Avenue 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Buick has provided a most comfortable ride and a fair element of prestige and operational economy. The only real negative is the rapid depreciation and this will continue to plague the Park Avenue as well as most other domestic vehicles. Our service experience with the dealership has been excellent and we will probably continue to drive Park Avenues because for traveling and for storage capacity it has been a marvelous vehicle.

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RodeMaster Takes on the Ultra

Written by: RodeMaster on 09/23/2004

Vehicle

2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)

Review

If the classic Buick Port Holes, don't grab your eye, the unbelievable performance of the supercharged engine will. I love this car. I scoff at the Edmunds reviewer who called the ride floaty. The Ultra package provides excellent tires and handling, but still provides a comfortable ride. The BOSE sound system was great. Mechanically, perfect--no warranty or other work, great gas mileage and the supercharger offered up excellent mileage. While certainly appealing to a true Buick buyer from the looks, the leathers were very nice, and the interior fit and finish were excellent.

Favorite Features

The Port Holes

Suggested Improvements

XM Radio

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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My Park

Written by: Carol Morgan on 06/12/2004

Vehicle

2005 Buick Park Avenue 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Dear Sirs I am very well pleased with my Park Avenue....in fact...it is so comfortable ,when driving ,that I want to go to sleep. Whatever you do as design engineers at GM. please and I "stress" PLEASE. Do not change the elegant style of my favorite car. Much nicer then its opponent....need I mention "Caddy" Keep up the good work and I will continue to support the All-American Beauty called the Buick. Thank you Carol

Favorite Features

color....style....comfort....smooth handling

Suggested Improvements

I have but one suggestion to improve upon this magnificent machine...dash noise....can you work on that?

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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good car

Written by: pcs on 06/09/2004

Vehicle

2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)

Review

THIS CAR HAS BEEN THE BEST CAR MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE OWNED. I LOVE THE FACT I DONT HAVE TO LOOK DOWN TO WATCH MY SPEED OR OTHER IMPORTANT INFO BECAUSE ITS IN THE WINDSHIELD. HAVEN'T TRIED CD PLAYER YET BUT SOUND SYSTEM IS GREAT. THIS CAR IS VERY NICE RIDING. I REALLY LIKE THE HEATED SEATS AND INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS FOR AIR CONDITION.

Favorite Features

SUNROOF, SOUND SYSTEM, IN WINDSHIELD INFO CENTER

Suggested Improvements

MAKE SEATBELT MORE COMFY

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I Love It

Written by: BigBoyJr60 on 05/27/2004

Vehicle

2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)

Review

One of the besat cars I have ever owned. This is the third Park Ave. I have owned, and all 3 were excellent.

Favorite Features

Handling, windshied speedometer, On-Star

Suggested Improvements

None

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