1991 Buick Park Avenue Base review from North America
"The most overlooked car in America"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission began to act up at 90,000 miles and one of the transmission mounts broke.
The alternator went out about the same time.
The metal bracket molding at the bottom of the back window at the edge of the trunk lid always comes loose.
The 'change oil' light always comes on and stays on for several minutes when the car is started.
General comments?
The most comfortable, reliable car I have ever owned. The original paint is flawless, the interior is immaculate - the cheapest car insurance I have ever paid - after years of owning Japanese cars which were stolen multiple times, or cost a fortune in repairs and insurance - the 'old lady's car' at $6000 was a remarkable find.
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| Great and roomy teenager car with lots of power and great for long road trips because it's cushy |
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| Affordable, safe, reliable, comfortable: all a car should be |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Century |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2002 |