1989 Buick Park Avenue review from North America
"Indestructible"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission rebuilt at 110,000 miles, when my cousin owned the car.
Battery cables had to be replaced at 140,000 miles.
Headliner was hanging down in the back. (My friend and I built a new one.)
Oxygen sensor was replaced at 184,000 miles.
General comments?
This car is indestructible! It was purchased new by my cousin in the fall of 1988, and was passed to me in 2000 with close to 137,000 miles on the odometer. Given the high mileage, I expected the car to last about a year, while I saved money to buy something newer. I did not expect that I would be able to put another 75,000 miles (and still counting) on the car without any major problems!
The Park Avenue is the most comfortable car I have ever driven. It is quiet, smooth and spacious, and has features such as automatic climate control and leather trim.
Most important, though, is reliability, and on that topic I can't say enough. The 3800 engine has never needed any work, and continues to run like a top. I can't justify getting a new car because this one won't wear out!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 136800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 213000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 25th August, 2003 |