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  Buick Park Avenue - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Begun as a trim package on Buick's Electra, the Park Avenue name was applied to that car's successor for the 1991 model year.
The Park Avenue was normally powered by the 3.8 L 3800 V6, with a special Ultra model using a supercharged version.
The Park Avenue was discontinued for 2006 and replaced by the Buick Lucerne.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Buick_Park_Avenue   (220 words)

  
 MotorWeek: Road Test
Now, however, with the new Buick Park Avenue Ultra, their designers are taking aim at not only continuing to be the best luxury brand in sales, but being the best luxury brand period.
The '97 Park Avenue is slightly larger than the '96 in almost all interior and exterior dimensions, with a 3-inch gain in wheelbase to 113.8.
$30,660 for the Park Avenue, and $35,660 for the Park Avenue Ultra.
www.mpt.org /motorweek/reviews/97parkav.shtml   (521 words)

  
 2004 Buick model guide, '04 Buick Rainier, Buick Rendezvous, Buick Regal, Buick Century, 2004 Buick Park Avenue, 2004 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Buick's newest SUV -- Rainier -- emerges as a 2004 model based on GM's mid-size SUV architecture that also underpins Chevrolet's Trailblazer and GMC Envoy.
Buick's sedans in 2004 extend from the full-size Park Avenue and a supercharged Park Avenue Ultra flagship to full-size LeSabre with special Celebration commemorative edition in limited numbers, the sporty mid-size Regal with optional supercharging and a mid-size Century available in three new bargain-priced packages.
It's new to Buick's line for 2004 and fits in the mid-size class as a five-door wagon with two rows of seats for five passengers plus room for cargo in a back bay.
www.roadandtravel.com /roadtests/2004newcarmodelguide/buick.htm   (623 words)

  
 CanadianDriver: Used Car Review - Buick Park Avenue, 1997 - 2002
For 2003, Buick has launched a modest campaign to remind potential buyers about the virtues of Buicks in general, and the Park Avenue in particular.
It was model year 1997 and Buick brought us a new Park Avenue with understated good looks, loads of luxury and safety features, and the ride/handling of a slimmed down, gracefully aging Arnold Schwarzeneggar.
Rather, this Park Avenue is a substantial four-door sedan with better than average quality, loads of features and an extremely affordable price tag on the used market.
www.canadiandriver.com /articles/jc/97-02parkavenue.htm   (650 words)

  
 1998 Buick Park Avenue New Car Review
Park Avenue's naturally aspirated Series II delivers 205 horsepower at 5200 rpm while Park Avenue Ultra's supercharged Series II produces an impressive 240 horsepower at 5200 rpm.
Even though the new models are larger, projected fuel economy is unchanged from the previous models: 19 mpg city and 29 highway for Park Avenue and 18/27 for the supercharged Ultra.
Park Avenue technical advancements include a higher-capacity four-wheel-disc anti-lock brake system, magnetic variable effortrack-and-pinion power steering, several aluminumsuspension components, fixed-lens halogen headlamps and a more damage-resistant radio antenna embedded in the rear window.
www.womanmotorist.com /review/buick/bs-buick-parkavenue-98-2.shtml   (281 words)

  
 Buick Park Avenue (1997)
Sure, they have the halo Riviera, but the Park Avenue Ultra has always been the car that has defined Buick's character, at least for the past ten years or so.
Our primary use of the trunk this trip was for groceries, and we were grateful to see that it had a restraining cargo net to keep the bags from falling.
The Park Avenue Ultra is the type of car that can appeal to anyone who drives or rides in it.
www.theautochannel.com /vehicles/new/reviews/1997/heilig97040703.html   (747 words)

  
 Buick Park Avenue Ultra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Buick was one of the first to offer separate temperature controls for the left and right side of the car.
Buick was the first American manufacturer to use the V-6 engine configuration.
The standard Park Avenue with the normally aspirated 3.8L V-6 produces 205 hp at 5,200 rpm.
www.mtdemocrat.com /auto/buick091098.shtml   (1673 words)

  
 2006 2005 Buick Park Avenue Rating 4-Dr
After researching the 2006 Park Avenue, one gains appreciation for the reasons behind the level of comfort, performance, style, and luxury combined in a sophisticated package.
With a host of new amenities, the 2006 Buick Park Avenue is perhaps the Buick line's most luxurious full-sized vehicle, and has been the mainstay of the Buick line for nearly 100 years.
The Buick Century is a perfect example of the qualities the Buick automobiles bring to the table.
www.allautoreviews.com /auto_reviews/buick/buick-park-avenue.htm   (714 words)

  
 1991-96 Buick Park Avenue Full Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Taking over the spot in Buick's lineup vacated by the Electra sedan, the Park Avenue wore a new body on an updated front-drive chassis with the same wheelbase, but eight inches longer overall.
The Park Avenue's ride is comfortable, even cushy, with a soft feel from the base suspension.
Park Avenue has sold well and is certainly worth a look.
auto.consumerguide.com /Auto/Used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/1997/Act/usedcarreviewshowall   (1705 words)

  
 Buick Park Avenue's Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission - AutoWorld.Com
Developed through years of research, Park Avenue suspension uses advanced valving shock absorber technology to deliver a smooth ride and excellent road isolation from the passenger cabin.
Heated outside mirrors, parallel park assist, and electrochromic dimming on the outside driver and inside-rearview mirrors are optional on Park Avenue, standard on Ultra.
Park Avenue's optional Personal Choice memory settings permit two different drivers to program settings for seating position, radio stations, climate controls and mirror adjustments to their own personal likings.
www.autoworld.com /news/Buick/Park_Avenue.htm   (781 words)

  
 2003 Buick Park Avenue Review
It also has Buick's typical plush, stylish interior filled with doo-dads that range from gimmicky to brilliant, something the whole family should love.
Soft leather seats are deep and recliner-like to provide a great vantage point for admiring the Park Avenue's wood trim and classy interior, while the back seat is comfortable and roomy.
Outside, the Park Avenue reflects this sporty demeanor with a sculpted hood, large wheels and low-profile tires.
www.automotivetrends.com /2003buickparkavenuereview.htm   (471 words)

  
 2004 Buick Park Avenue Review - New Park Avenue Reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Park Avenue’s liberal use of chrome and flared body panels hearken to another era.
Ultra-edition Park Avenues are powered by a rubber-peeling supercharged 3.8-litre V6 engine, which produces 240 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 280 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,600 rpm.
Buick produces a type of American motorcar that is rare, yet still enjoyed like aged bourbon.
www.motoralley.com /reviews/buick/2004_buick_parkavenue_sedan2.htm   (821 words)

  
 Buick Park Avenue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Buick has turned the corner from near death to premium domestic luxury car.
Nowhere on the exterior does Buick mention Park Avenue, badging only shows Ultra and Buick; as if driver's should be embarrassed to drive a Park Avenue.
On the Buick Park Avenue only one set of numbers exists, and they aren't digital, pushing the English/Metric button automatically switches between the two types of measurements.
www.autoreviews.com /Doc/parkave.html   (583 words)

  
 Popular Mechanics - Buick Park Avenue/Ultra
Park Avenue buyers are happy, though, with Buick's replaceable air filter in the dual-zone climate control.
Standard on the Ultra and optional on the Park are rain-sensing wipers that measure windshield moisture and adjust the motor speed accordingly.
Buick's flagships appeal largely to an older, affluent clientele, many of whom are retired.
www.popularmechanics.com /automotive/owners_reports/1270981.html   (637 words)

  
 2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra - Forbes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Buicks are supposed to have this signature trim.
Buicks are supposed to be solid, substantial and luxurious.
Buick's goal of becoming an American competitor to Toyota Motor's (nyse: TM - news - people) luxury Lexus division is nowhere in sight.
www.forbes.com /2003/07/14/cz_sk_0714test.html   (876 words)

  
 2005 Buick Park Avenue Prices and Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Buick's flagship sedan gets revisions to grille and taillamps for 2005, and the base Park Avenue model gains the front-fender "portholes" previously reserved for the top-line Park Avenue Ultra.
Buick says 2005 is the final model year for Park Avenue's current design, which dates to 1997.
Park Avenue lives on in spirit with the V8 version of the 2006 Lucerne, which ladles new styling and more-upscale appointments on the basic LeSabre/Park Avenue platform.
auto.consumerguide.com /auto/new/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/38074   (923 words)

  
 Buick Park Avenue News
Buick Park Avenue News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Buick has been walking a tightrope for years - trying to attract younger buyers without alienating its traditionally older ones.
BID farewell to Park Avenue - it's so last decade - and say hi to TriBeCa, the embodiment of the urban, the sophisticated and the hip.
www.topix.net /autos/buick-park-avenue   (415 words)

  
 2004 Buick Park Avenue Prices and Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Buick's flagship sedan comes in base and Ultra models, both with a 3.8-liter V6 and automatic transmission.
The Consumer Guide® 2004 Buick Park Avenue road test gives you a quick snapshot of the vehicle's performance with pros, cons, and numeric ratings.
We can connect you with a local Buick dealer that not only meets the highest standards of customer service, but one who will provide you with a great new-car price quote on a 2004 Buick Park Avenue -- hassle free.
auto.consumerguide.com /auto/new/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/37506   (697 words)

  
 #4 - My 1989 Buick Park Avenue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
There was a period when my Dad drove the Park Ave, because the Corsica died.
Then he bought the gladiator, and the park avenue was allowed a break again.
Driving the park ave is something I always look forward to during breaks, as it is one of my comforts of home.
people.colgate.edu /SCURRAN/4parkave.htm   (317 words)

  
 Buick Park Avenue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
That is the world of Park Avenue: a protected world where power is exercised gracefully.
Park Avenue is your sanctuary - a harmonious expression that reflects your values.
If that is what you seek in an automobile, you need to take a close look at Buick Park Avenue.
www.stratfordmotorproducts.com /parkave.htm   (86 words)

  
 Buick Park Avenue Vehicle Information Report
The 2005 Buick Park Avenue is a 4-door, up to 6-passenger luxury sedan, available in two trims, the Sedan and the Ultra.
The 2005 Buick Park Avenue's competitors include the Cadillac STS, the Chrysler 300, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
The 2005 Buick Park Avenue is a carryover from 2004.
www.autoweb.com /content/research/detail/buick/buick-park-avenue\2005park-avenue-ultra.htm   (325 words)

  
 Buick Park Avenue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Buick Park Avenue appeals to luxury-car buyers who desire prestige, quality, extensive standard features and riding comfort.
They come to the market with high expectations, and tend to view their new car purchase as an "investment" more than an expenditure, per se.
Park Avenue buyers tend to be well-educated, older males with successful managerial or professional careers.
www.trishield.com /buick-parkavenue.shtml   (133 words)

  
 Buick Park Avenue Auto Repair Questions and Answers and Car Parts
The vehicle speed sensor should be located in the back of the speedometer.
Question: 1992 Buick Park Ave ultra 3.8l super charged mileage: 143,000.
Buick Park Avenue Car Parts - High Performance and Aftermarket Auto Parts
www.2carpros.com /makes/buick/parkave.htm   (1098 words)

  
 1991-96 Buick Park Avenue Prices & Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Consumer Guide® 1991-96 Buick Park Avenue road test gives consumers a quick snapshot of a vehicle's performance with pros, cons, and numeric ratings.
Our 1991-96 Buick Park Avenue price charts allow you to calculate price based on condition, mileage, and equipment level.
The 1991-96 Buick Park Avenue photo gallery includes both exterior and interior photographs the vehicle.
auto.consumerguide.com /Auto/Used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/1997/...   (939 words)

  
 Buick Park Avenue Reviews
The Park Avenue is powered by a 3.8-liter V-6 with 205 hp or an optional supercharged 3.8-liter V-6 with 240 hp.
This Park Avenue was imported from the States a month ago.
You are lucky if if you cannot find a parking space, because than you will not have to leave your car and can go on enjoying the ride.
carreview.com /cat/automobiles/luxury-cars/Buick/PRD_216_1529crx.aspx   (1764 words)

  
 1997 Buick Park Avenue New Car Review
Looking for a big, comfy car that pampers you and your passengers in the style to which you are, or would like to become accustomed?
Buick has redesigned their 1997 flagship sedan giving it a stylish new appearance and upgrading its structural integrity.
The new standard model Park Avenue and the upscale Ultra edition both sport a classy, albeit massive, look.
www.womanmotorist.com /review/buick/jbpark_ave.shtml   (127 words)

  
 1998 Buick Park Avenue Press Release VIS www.autopricing.com
Buick's luxury Park Avenue and Park Avenue Ultra
OnStar, which is a dealer installed option, also offers automatic notification of air bag deployment and stolen vehicle tracking.
) automatically tilts down whenever the reverse gear is engaged, offering the driver a better view of the intended parking area behind and to the right of the car.
www.autoworld.com /ParkAve.htm   (993 words)

  
 Buick Park Avenue - Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
I haven't bought a car since buying my Toyota new so I am not sure of all the pros and cons of this deal; any information, input, or advice would be greatly appreciated.
I'm in the market for a replacement vehicle and have been looking at a 1999 PA that is listed as a "GM Company Buick".
I'm a third generation PA owner (actually older models were the Buick 225 and 225 Limited).
townhall-talk.edmunds.com /direct/view/.ee9e55b/24   (864 words)

  
 2004 Buick Park Avenue - Detailed Pricing and Specifications - MSN Autos
The Park Avenue is Buick’s flagship sedan and became a distinct model in 1991, after previously being a trim level of the Electra.
The Park Avenue was redesigned in 1997, with styling similar to its predecessor but slightly larger and sharing a platform with the Oldsmobile Aurora.
The 2004 Buick Park Avenue adds a monochromatic hood ornament, 16-inch aluminum wheels, and 16-inch chrome-plated wheels.
autos.msn.com /research/vip/overview.aspx?modelid=10827&src=News   (119 words)

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