2003 Buick Park Avenue Review
Price Estimate: $1,453 - $2,352





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Big and comfy interior, strong V6 engine, attractive design, good value.
Cons
- Sometimes flimsy assembly quality, floaty ride without Gran Touring package.
What’s new
A revamped Park Avenue Ultra, chock-full of aesthetic goodies, emerges for 2003. This Ultra model features a new grille, side mirror-mounted turn indicators, 17-inch chrome-plated aluminum wheels and retro-style fender portholes. The three holes on each front fender are meant to link the updated 2003 model to Buick's 40-plus years of design heritage. The Ultra also boasts an improved ride, largely due to the specially-tuned Gran Touring suspension and rear stabilizer bar, both of which are standard Ultra equipment. Inside, faux wood grain trim and a new gauge cluster graphics help define the Ultra's fresh look.
Edmunds says
When shopping for an extra-large, luxury-laden sedan with domestic heritage, it's hard to go wrong with the shapely Park Avenue.
For sale near West Valley City, UT
8 listings
- 161,318 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 17 City / 27 Hwy MPG
- CarSight (521 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in Sacramento, CA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (17 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G4CW54K934151111
Stock: 34151111
Certified Pre-Owned: No- 134,336 miles
- 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use only
- 16 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Bogey Capital Lending (1,206 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Parking sensors
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Houston, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G4CU541134147602
Stock: MO34147602
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Utah
$194/mo for Park Avenue Base
Park Avenue Base
vs
$199/mo
Avg. Large Car
Buick Park Avenue Owner Reviews
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We love our Park Avenue!
5 out of 5 stars007 Blond, 01/30/2007
2003 Buick Park Avenue 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Our 2003 Buick Park Avenue is a pleasure to drive. There are no blind spots so we have full view of what is around us when maneuvering in traffic. Comfortable ride is what we get, even on bumpy roads. Our other car, a Lexus, has a blind spot and we feel every bump, so we really appreciate riding in our Buick. There are no rattles so body integrity is built in. Our only problem at the … moment is that we need new wheels because of a damaged rim and the dealer is having a problem getting replacements. This car is great and we hope Buick brings back the Park Avenue.
03 Buick Ultra
5 out of 5 starsBuick03, 05/03/2009
2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
This Buick Ultra really looks good to me. It has some "sparkle" to it. I like the quiet ride and wonderful radio sound. Handles very good, and wonderful engine. I have had older Park Ave Ultra's, and they have been great cars!
Comfortable and Quick
4.88 out of 5 starsT. Green, 09/27/2004
2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
It has the seat comfort for long trips.
Easy in and out. Mileage is about 17 to
18 in town which is great for a 380
supercharger. Air controls for passenger
and back seat. Classic look. I get
compliments on how good looking the car
is.
How I love Buicks
5 out of 5 starsLenell, 07/10/2009
2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
I was reading that a Buick owner had a vibration problem at 60mph. I had the same thing but at a much lower speed. We found out that the left front half axle was bent. The axle was replaced and the tires which resolved the vibration problem. I found out from Buick, that there was a problem with how these Buicks were anchored to the transporters which in turn would bend the axle. I … haven't had any problem or any other problems with my Buick once that issue was resolved. It is a very dependable car, with an average gas mileage of 26mpg on long runs.
2003 Park Avenue Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $34,600 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $194/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 19.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Park Avenue include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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