Lots of used car for the money
Buick Guy on 11/12/2010
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 2
Exterior Design: 3
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 3
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 2
Reliability Rating: 3
Purchased the car with 76k. Ergonomics and controls are lame for such an expensive car, but still lots of used car for the money. I have driven about 1500 miles so far. This car is no sports car, but for a large sedan, power is ample (205 hp) and handling seems secure. In my mid 30's and it has surprised me how much people have commented to me that I bought an old people car. Buick has a serious image problem. Neverthless, I prefer to drive something different from the typical rat racer.
An Excellent American Sedan
Jake H. on 10/25/2010
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This car has served me well over the last 10 months. Never once failed to crank, with temperatures ranging from 15 to 115, thats saying something. A/C and Heat become effective very quickly after cranking. I fit ALL of my belongings at college, plus a friends, and 3 of his bags in this car, and still got 24 MPG on the highway home. My best is 30.7 MPG highway using no A/C and with a light load. Very fuel efficient on the highway. No so much in the city-acceleration kills it. Set the cruise and be happy.
How I love Buicks
Lenell on 07/10/2009
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
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.
03 Buick Ultra
Buick03 on 05/03/2009
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
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!
Ultra!
Drew on 09/04/2008
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
i love this car. I don't know how the regular Park Ave is but the Ultra is awesome. The supercharger is such a convienience not to add I rarely loos the random red light races. I get 28 miles to the gallon which is great. It gets the best fuel economy in its class. If you don't have one I suggest you look into it. Great car all around.
We love our Park Avenue!
007 Blond on 01/30/2007
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
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.
2003 Ultra, an excellent buy
Timbo on 10/13/2006
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This 2003 Park Avenue Ultra is my second Ultra. I also own a 1992 (which has lived up to its 4's and 5's for long-term reliability and quality). This is an exceptional vehicle. Excellent for the buyer (not for the seller - very low resale), which enabled me to purchase the car well under what it's worth in my eyes. I have now owned it for a little over a year and its been fantastic. Mine is fully optioned (I bought it in Hawaii and it has heated seats). There is nothing about this vehicle that I would change (save putting an LS2 into it). It is granite in color, with the chrome accent option and a tastefully done leather interior. The Supercharged 3800 V6 is spectacular.
A super car
EGOLDMAN on 10/11/2006
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I have 61,000 miles on my Park Ave and have almost no problems with the car. It delivers an amazing 31 mpg on the highway, 24+ in city on regular. It is very comfortable, and goes through snow like a snow plow. I still have 3 of the original Goodyear tires, and they still have decent tread. The car has all the electronic goodies, and none have gone bad. I am afraid to trade this car for the Lucerne because it is so good.
Comfortable and Quick
T. Green on 09/27/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
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.
My Buick
J.Rheney on 06/09/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
It has been apleasure to own and drive this
automobile. Routine service by the
dealer has been excellent.
Fine Auto
Jake02324 on 02/07/2004
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Had a few defects (why on a new Buick)
but the dealer fixed everything right
away! Beeen good now 6600miles. Gas
mileage could be better but the 01
Lesabre did not good until 30000 miles.
Great Car
Bart J on 12/27/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Outstanding car.
Great performance, tremedous
excelleration and very quick
response from steering and
breaking.
My park avenue
Supercharged me on 11/27/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This vechical is safer , Faster, more
reliable in any situation then
anything in its class. The Lincoln and
Cadillac may have a V8 but this
supercharged v6 does 0-60 in 6
seconds. My family and myself love to
travel in this vechical and we have
had no problems with it so far. I love
Buick, its a family legacy.
I love my Park Ave
Jerry03 on 11/05/2003
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
My wife and I bought our jet black Park
Ave Ultra in December of 2002. We’re
the only ones in our small town of
4,000 people to have one, and we
absolutely love it! We are faithful
Park Avenue owners (buying new since
1986; Ultras when they first came out;
even had an Electra T-type) and were
considering an STS, but fell in love
with the new Ultra. Excellent ride,
handling, and all the comfort and
features of a Caddy for about 15 grand
less. Exterior very classy with new
grille and portholes. Supercharged
3800 performs well. Haven't had many
problems with it that weren't taken
care of under warranty.
Travel Tales
Don Ely on 10/22/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Have owned this Ultra for about 5
months, now. Just finished a 4500 mile
driving tour around all the Western
states. Great trip, averaging 28.3
miles per gallon fully loaded with A/C
on all the way. Comfortable, easy
driving. Have owned many (17) Buicks.
This one is great, but it's not a
Roadmaster.Buick needs to revive the
Roadmaster. I'd buy in a minute.
VERY PLEASED
WIDENHOUSE on 10/11/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I ALWAYS THINK OF BUICKS BEING A CAR
FOR THE ELDERLY. I AM OLD BUT THE STYLE
OF OUR BLACK ULTRA IS NOT. WE GOT
EVERYTHING ON THE CAR THAT BUICK OFFERS
AND WE COULDN'T BE MORE PLEASED.
Vibrations
B Belcher on 09/25/2003
Performance: 2
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 1
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 3
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 3
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 2
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 3
I traded a 1998 Park Avenue, which I
loved. I have been very disappointed
with this 2003. The ride is extremely
rough. Vibration is terrible. My dealer
has replace all four tires, drives a
little bit better, but still does not
have the ride & drive that my old one
had. I am looking to trade and it
probably will not be for another Buick!
New 03 ULTRA
Jake02324 on 08/30/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Traded 01 Lesabre--what a difference in
ride ,handling and looks. Only have 500
miles but still can not get over all
the good features.Finally got the 2
memory seats AND the exits working
correctly. Had not seen many around and
then saw 3 like mine and a black one in
2 days!
A pleasure to drive
forklift on 08/10/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I have the Park Avenue SE, and I've
been nothing but pleased. The 3.8
engine is capable of doing the job, and
provides acceptable gas milage for a
car this size. I
drive in New York City, and the ride is
pretty smooth. I wish the Gran Touring
suspension package was available in all
Park Avenue models, but c'est la vie.
Still, I would recommend this to
anyone. Since Cadillac changed their
body styles, I actually find the Park
Avenue to look better. Finally, for
under $40K, there is no other car that
offers this much luxury.
Vibration Problems Kills the Fun
rstuart202 on 07/18/2003
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 4
I love the styling and overall comfort
of the car. However, a highway-speed
vibration has taken all the fun out of
the new car. I have had 4 sets of
tires installed and newly designed
lower control arms installed. It still
vibrates at 60+ MPH. Very
disappointing after spending nearly 40k.
When Better Cars are Built Buick Will Bu
E. G. Chandler on 05/19/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
My Buick has never failed to perform in
top form. I live in the Desert
Southwest where tempratures as high as
115 degrees are common and it has never
failed to perform. The Royal
dealership in Tucson is without
question the best I have ever delt with
in always caring for each problem I
might have.
Disapointed with vibration
Ken Hundley on 04/27/2003
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 4
Overall the car looks good and is
comfortable. But on the highway I have
had a bad experience with vibration.
The dealer has re-balanced the tires
over and over. I have had the tires
balance myself two times. Changed
tires to different brand. Still this
vibration at highway speeds. (Above 65
to 80) Still working on the problem.
Could be a design problem. Not what
you would expect from a car that cost
over $30,000. Could be a lemon?????
Nicer than Cadillac
taxdude on 03/05/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
That's what everyone was saying at the
Auto Show. Great American styling
inside and out.
My second leased Ultra
rdg on 12/09/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Car is very comfortable. Get alot of
complements - appears the new port holes
get attention with Ultra's chrome
wheels. The 2003 addition of front and
rear stablizer bars keeps the car
relatively flat in corners as compared
to the previous 2000 Ultra I leased.
Overall I have found Ultra's (2000 &
2003) very reliable and mechanically
troub
an average car
tri-ble on 12/05/2002
Performance: 3
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 3
Build Quality: 2
Reliability: 3
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 3
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 3
an easy ride and handling car.
the doors are not a good fit to the body,noisy engine when first starting
out .the colder it is the worse it sounds,gets better as it warms up...
if the door problems are corrected
and the noisy engine problem is soved
we would like this vehicle a lot better and feel that we were getting our moneys worth. not a quiet enough car for the price
My favorate car
poppy on 11/11/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This is the finast car I have owned.
It is so smooth riding. The only
problem in the 4000 miles that I have
had is a sticking drivers door and
that was fixed in 10 minutes.
Dealership is the greatest in South
Florida. I would give this car a 9
New Park Avenue
A. Glockner on 11/07/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I traded in my 1998 Park Avenue for
the 2002 model year. The changes made
in ride handling and performance were
amazing. Gas mileage on both city and
highway combined is 26.7mpg. Simply
outstanding for this large comfortable
model.
I strongly suggest get the handling
package. It is worth the extra cost.
I could've had a V8
imagedude on 09/30/2002
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 5
This is so far a nice car to drive. I
think - for the price - it is loaded
with features. I really like the room
(I'm 6'4") and appreciate the lack of
center console. All imports seem to
have this annoying "feature" which is
always in my way. The drive is smooth,
though I wish it had the torque feel of
a V8. Hey, it's a big car, put a V8 in
there. Even the 4.8L V8 in the Tahoe
would be nice. Though 240 ponies gets
me up and going I feel it lacking.
Our Park Avenue
Jon White on 09/20/2002
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 2
Exterior Design: 3
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 2
Reliability Rating: 5
A super highway cruiser demonstrating
excellent fuel mileage while driving at
or just above the posted speed limits.