Used 1997 Buick Park Avenue Consumer Reviews
blown Buick
bought this car used in 2009 with 200 000 km now has 600 000. just can't kill a 3.8. doesn't want to die. drive it every day to work. just painted the lower body with tractor paint. I'm a mechanic so I fix it myself. usually brakes, wheel bearings, struts, water pump, radiator etc. I threw the air ride in the garbage years ago. did an ac delete. had to rewire some of the electrical but. actually a fun car to drive it will keep up to a 5.0 l mustang of similar vintage.
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happy with ole Bessie
We bought this car from our neighbor. He had bought it used. I love this car. It drives like a dream. I has given me very little trouble. (Battery, plugs, tires, etc.) The only complaint that I have is the paint on the trunk has flaked off. Other than this, I love it.
- Base SedanMSRP: $5,9951,822 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $4,9902,084 mi away
Good Car
Very good car with amazing gas mileage for the size and build. My Father and Grandmother both have Buicks, (Dad's is a 92 Park Ave and Grandma's is a 89 Century). They both got great gas mileage, but not as good as mine! I get 34 highway and 26 city. It is a good heavy car that holds the road when driving and is good on ice with the automatic traction control option. The previous owner had the melted plastic piece on the manifold, but his warranty covered it and he told me if it happened again he would cover it personally. Haven't had one major problem with it and the former owner only had the plastic piece problem. 157,000 with only one problem isn't bad.
This Car Has Great Potential
We went from an S-class Mercedes to this car and find it much roomier, more comfortable, and far better on gas (28-29 mpg highway driving.)
Grandpa Car is Awesome
Excellent car! I'll drive it till it turns to dust. very good gas mileage and extremely comfortable. Excellent functions and features. Only thing missing is cup holders and a power sunroof.