Faults:

Air conditioning pump went out.

General Comments:

This car has very good gas mileage, around 22-26 miles per gallon. She drives smooth and quiet like you would expect from a Buick. Overall, it's a strong running car with the reliable 3800 engine. And yes, I would buy another again, if I could find a Park Avenue close to this one's condition.

Faults:

Rear turn signal bulb burnt out.

Interior lights would not turn off unless I removed fuse.

General Comments:

Overall great car. I was surprised how much power the car had. Its greatest down fall was with the handling. It felt like a wet sponge. I never had a major problem and the only part that I can see was replaced was the power steering pump. It looks like it is an old lady's car, but she will treat you right. It was also credited with saving my life when I was broadsided. If you can find one with low millage pick it up.

Faults:

Water pump, alternator, serpentine belt, brakes twice in 5 yrs, rusted hood latch, EGR valve and leaky rad all had to be repaired. Interior plastic liner unglued, the radio button got lost somewhere and the gas gauge only registers a min of 1/2 tank regardless of how empty it is.

General Comments:

Very fast, reliable and comfortable car on highway. I do 800 km on a tank so pretty good on fuel consumption. Good sized trunk, and basically and all-around fantastic car. For 5000$, I've driven it for 5 years and I really can't complain. What do you want more?

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong while I've owned it, but it came with a few problems.

The gas gauge, tachometer, and the other guages are all out right now.

General Comments:

I bought this car from a couple in their 80's, for $4,000. Its in perfect shape with low miles. I paid a lot, but did so partly based on the good reviews Park Avenues get on this site.

The comfort, quiet, and smoothness are wonderful. The car handles better than my 1984 Olds Delta 88. However it definitely seems less sturdy.

It has adequate power, but is reluctant to downshift out of overdrive. Mileage is excellent at about 25-30. Ice cold air which is important in Missouri. The biggest reason I bought this to replace my Olds Delta 88 was the Old's air is out. Also that car is a gas hog.

I'm hoping to get the gauge problems fixed and get at least 100K miles out of the car.

Faults:

Rear brake cylinder leaked 9000 miles.

Front left door control panel replaced at about 10,000 miles.

Rear window motors (both) out at 50,000 miles. Replaced one.

Three alternators replaced in 80,000 miles.

Supercharger bearing out at 40,000 miles.

Supercharger gasket out at 70,000 also freeze plug.

Water pump out at 95,000 miles.

Starter just replaced at 102,000 miles.

General Comments:

The interior and exterior on this vehicle have held up extremely well.

It rides well even, though it needs new struts.

Gas mileage on this vehicle is better than most economy cars for its size.

On the road it still gets 25 to 27 mpg.

Faults:

The air conditioner and other ventilation components died at around 40,000 miles.

The anti-lock brake system failed at 5,000 miles.

General Comments:

The car has very loose steering, however the power assist kicks in fairly hard to make that bearable. The overall handling of the car is fine, nothing exceptional, but fine.

The acceleration of this car is amazing. Most people wouldn't expect a 3600 pound luxury car to be moving very quickly, but this car is a great counter-example. I can vouch for the quickness of this car, as a stop and go driver.

The cabin is very roomy, to say the least, the leather very soft. The passenger climate control works well, and the general comfort level in the car is superb.

The Park Avenue is nice enough by itself, but with the ultra modification (supercharger), it certainly meets any expectations you might have.

Faults:

Leaking battery terminal in first week.

Needed new struts.

On the third week I owned it, the harmonic balancer went. And, of course it needed a tune up. But you expect these sort of costs when you purchase a used car.

General Comments:

Other than the initial glitches, the car runs beautifully. The supercharged motor is amazingly powerful. The transmission shifts well, but there is an odd thunk noise when in park, and sometimes it lurches, as if it's trying to jump into gear while fully engaged in park. Will have it checked soon. I have only owned it a month, but I absolutely love the car.