1993 Buick Park Avenue review from North America
"Great reliable, low cost, safe, and comfortable commuter car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have not had any problems with this car in the last 1,000 miles. The only complaint would be the poor material used on the headliner. In particular, the inside panels on the C-pillar are easily prone to sun damage.
General comments?
This is an excellent 2nd or 3rd car for commuting back and forth to work - especially if you drive long distances in heavy traffic. The base car comes with numerous creature comforts standard. The front wheel drive is very good in the snow.
Purchase price for a used car is low since the car depreciates rapidly. The car depreciates rapidly because the resale market for this type car is small, not because of poor mechanical or electrical systems or body integrity.
I average about 23 MPG in mixed driving. The operating costs, such as insurance and taxes, are very low. The drive train is a bullet proof setup that is good for 150,000 to 200,000 if you take care of the maintenance.
Safety is good since it is a full size car. Anti-lock Brake System and a driver side airbag are standard.
This is not going to be a car that corners on rails. The handling is safe and predictable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 87000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Park Avenue |
| Date of Entry | 24th March, 2004 |