1997 Buick Park Avenue review from North America
"This car has potential,but needs refining"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since I have owned this car,
the head gasket has blown twice.
Front windows don't work in cold.
Rear ABS buzzes from time to time for no reason.
Heated seats don't work.
Automatic wiper rain sensor does not work properly.
Rather fuel thirsty at 9.8L/100 km.
The transmission acts erratically at 80 km /hr often.
The seats and mirrors have a mind of their own as they never stay on the setting I set them on.
Drivers side mirror is turning colors
or interior film is melting.
General comments?
This car accelerates very well.
Soft in the corners, luxury suspension.
Nice quiet ride.
Roomy trunk.
Stable over bumps.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 182000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Buick Park Avenue |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2004 |