1991 Buick Park Avenue Ultra review from North America
"Slow, uses lots of gas, but reliable."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Main bearing seal is starting to leak oil.
Rear shocks needed to be replaced.
Brake lines and brake proportioners rusted over and needed to be replaced.
Exhaust problems.
Leaking valve cover seal.
Water pump failed.
Rack and pinion going bad.
Water leaking into the trunk.
Stumbles on acceleration.
Ignition key cylinder problems.
General comments?
This was my first car which I bought in 2005 for about $2k. Got ripped off by the private seller, but that was my fault for not being experienced enough. However, I'm really surprised that it lasted as long as it has. The car has had and still has quite a bit of problems, a lot of which I repaired myself. However, overall it's a good reliable car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Non-supercharged Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 134000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 31st May, 2007 |