Used 2004 Buick Park Avenue Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Surprised by the performance and great comfort
Dennis Moreno, 07/14/2020
updated 01/15/2021
2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I've owned a Sedan de Ville, Mercedes S430, BMW 740iL, Saab 9000 Aero and I lived in Germany for 9 years so the speed is wrung out of me as I'm 55 now. The Park Avenue I bought off second owner had 53K miles and was very clean. On the drive home I got a Stability System fault code and thought oh what did I buy. The previous owner told me three times it needed new tires so I bought four new Pirelli P7's and the Stability System fault code cleared. The new P7's transformed the ride character of the Buick. I recall engine RPM's of 2850 with a speed of 105 on the interstate with a four speed overdrive transmission. The RPM's were lower than my old S Class and 7 Series at that speed. MPG is unbelievable on the highway as I have seen over 33 MPG with the AC blowing and cruising at 77 MPH. The tensioner pulley coolant elbow are made of plastic, get them replaced with the metal ones. I plan on replacing the water pump, tensioner assembly, heater hoses, radiator hoses before I give it to my Dad. After changing the oil with Penzoil synthetic, transmission flush, K&N filter, and oh my the cabin air filters were a pain to replace, the Park Avenue drives like a Cadillac. I want a low mileage Ultra with the supercharger. I didn't know GM could make cars like this, unbelievable!
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Solid comfort, cruiser deluxe
Bruce Wolf, 12/04/2015
updated 07/17/2017
2004 Buick Park Avenue 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Acquired this car nine years ago, and have been totally pleased ever since. Fits my tall frame well, and is so comfortable to drive, whether in town or on the Interstate, smooth riding, easy handling. Have even considered getting a second one, just to have available. Did put aluminum wheels on when the original chrome wheels began to peel a bit - that resulted in even better handling. Buick would be well advised to produce an anniversary edition in commemoration of the introduction of this model. The highway mileage is great for a luxury car of its vintage - get 30-32 mpg at Interstate speeds. Want to keep it forever. My son wants it after that. My mechanic does too. Even fairly good gas mileage around town. Hit a deer while night driving on an Interstate, took front end damage, drove to the berm, was towed to a great body shop, and two fenders plus a hood and windshield later, it rides as well as ever. As it becomes more a vintage vehicle, the parts will become harder to get and more expensive, but not as much as a new car payment. Engine runs even smoother than before.
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The best car I have ever owned.
nettiemaria, 10/04/2010
2004 Buick Park Avenue 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bertha, the white Buick - is now at 214,000 miles and still going strong. It's very solid - inside and out. It's a shame that GM disc. the 6 cyl. 3800 series motor b/c now - Bertha might be replaced with a crossover and they don't have those motors anymore - only smaller V6's. I have never done any kind of major repair - only maintenance, in fact - not as I should have. As long as one does regular minimum maintenance, This car is unstoppable!
Park number 2
gbach11, 09/01/2007
2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is our second Park Ave and its the best luxury car for the money. I tried to talk my wife into looking at other cars, but as you know Ultras are getting harder to find. She test drove several, but nothing compares.
John's ratiing
John A McDonnell, 05/15/2004
2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The spacious trunk is a big plus but the sheer comfortable ride is far better than the numerous other cars I have owned/driven. The pick up in this Ultra is great for a familly sedan.
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