Used 2005 Buick Park Avenue
Pros & Cons
- Spacious and comfortable interior, strong V6 engine, solid safety scores, good value.
- Floaty ride without Gran Touring package, dated interior design.
Other years
Edmunds' Expert Review
When shopping for an extra-large, luxury-laden sedan of domestic heritage, it's hard to go wrong with the shapely Park Avenue.
2005 Highlights
A special-edition appearance package and optional 17-inch chrome wheels are the only notable changes for the Park Avenue.
Scorecard
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Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
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- reliability & manufacturing quality
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- seats
- sound system
- handling & steering
- maintenance & parts
- engine
- spaciousness
- road noise
- safety
- oil
- driving experience
- climate control
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- warranty
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- infotainment system
- transmission
- technology
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- steering wheel
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Most helpful consumer reviews
4.75/5 stars, 11 years of near bliss
geeo,
Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
I just love the big car feel. The bench seat front and back are great. You can seat the entire family of grown children all the luggage ans all the electronic gear in comfort their are four 12 volt receptacles.The Park Ultra is very popular in China in 2010. Why we can not have it here is a mystery to me. I guess the bone heads at Buick in USA still do not get it.
5/5 stars, Beautiful vehicle, couldn't ask for anything better!!!
rob208,
Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
I have a 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Special Edition in white diamond tricoat and it is the most beautiful car I've ever seen. The ride is very smooth, the seats couldn't be more comfortable, and everything is automatic, from the windshield wipers, lights, and much more.
If you buy this car, you must get the Ultra with the supercharged engine, it is a rocket and flies effortlessly. This is not a car just for elderly people, I am under 20 and love this car, it is an eye catcher and is often mistaked for a Cadillac. It is absolutely gorgeous vehicle that drives great, gets 30+ mpg on the highway, plenty of room, and is a very reliable AMERICAN car. Very highly recommend.
5/5 stars, Excellent Value As A Used Premium Vehicle
Steven D.,
4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
My 2005 Buick Park Avenue has 35,000 miles on it, and I'm the second owner. I've had the car for approximately 11 months, and it's proven a reliable and very comfortable vehicle, equal or greater then several luxury cars I've owned. Acceleration is punchy, braking good, though handling is very floaty and steering lacks feedback. Front and rear seats are equally comfortable, and with the bench seat I can comfortably carry 6 passengers to dinner or around down. With 5 passengers it's common for all passengers to fall asleep - the car is quiet as a church mouse and very smooth, although the tires do allow for some poor feedback on rougher roads. The interior and driving experience is very 90s American, comfortable, unapologetic, and almost lackadaisical. Interior quality and ergonomics are adequate - if I place a loose object on the passenger seat while driving alone it will almost certainly fall between in the space between the top part of the seat and the bottom. Cupholders are too few and too flimsy. Technology is what you expect from a 2005 - no Bluetooth, navigation or active safety to speak of, but the steering wheel audio and cruise controls, AM/FM/CD/Cassette radio, dual power seats with memory, automatic headlights all make the driving experience easy. Getting in and out is easy - I have a disabled family member who can get in from a wheelchair easily. Reliability has been great - have replaced tires. Value is excellent, there are a lot of good examples at much lower prices - it's really a comfortable, safe, spacious vehicle - the ride is as good as any luxury vehicle out there! PROS: Ride quality, value, space, comfort, reliability, smooth power-train. CONS: Dated interior materials (even for 2005), ergonomics, big car to park. Highly recommended for its value and comfort, the 3.8 liter V6 is exceptionally smooth and reliable - I've had it in several vehicles with no issues.
4.5/5 stars, The Flash
K.F.,
Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
I bought the P.A.Ultra with touring package (used) after owning a similar older Park Ave, which I grew to love. This car is a dream and the fuel injection gives it amazing power. The touring package makes handling very tight and responsive. The car is a TOTAL driving experience:great sound system, luxury comfort:walnut interior trim, leather seats, power everything, sunroof etc. It shows what American engineering can produce if it wants to. I hope the new model Buicks can carry on this fine tradition, but I'd be surprised.This is a real car!
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FAQ
Is the Buick Park Avenue a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2005 Park Avenue both on the road and at the track. You probably care about Buick Park Avenue fuel economy, so it's important to know that the Park Avenue gets an EPA-estimated 20 mpg to 21 mpg, depending on the configuration. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Park Avenue has 19.1 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Buick Park Avenue. Learn more
Is the Buick Park Avenue reliable?
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Is the 2005 Buick Park Avenue a good car?
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How much should I pay for a 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
The least-expensive 2005 Buick Park Avenue is the 2005 Buick Park Avenue 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $35,555.
Other versions include:
- 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A) which starts at $35,555
- Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A) which starts at $40,730
What are the different models of Buick Park Avenue?
If you're interested in the Buick Park Avenue, the next question is, which Park Avenue model is right for you? Park Avenue variants include 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A), and Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A). For a full list of Park Avenue models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more