I bought a 2005 with 16,000 miles in 2008. It was owned by an 84 year old gentleman that was no longer able to drive. I loved that car, it was not an Ultra or Special Edition, but it was loaded with nearly every option available including White Diamond Tricoat paint. I still miss that car (I traded it in 2011). I have only been driving for about 16 years, but I agree this was the nicest car I have ever owned and sadly probably ever will. Cars today just pale in comparison. It seems Buick no longer wants to have a flagship sedan.

These are great cars, my uncle has one, and so does my neighbor. They are great cars to drive; spacious, luxurious and fully loaded.

I am looking for a good used one for under $5000 in my area, but they are hard to find, as people usually hang onto them for a while.

The 3.8 engines can go way past 300k easily, so it's a reliable car too.

I have a '99 with 140,000 miles and love it. These cars can't be beat for looks and comfort, I don't care what Cadillac and Lincoln owners say. I will soon be trading for one of the last '05 Park Avenues. To me these cars get great fuel economy, about that of most new mid-size sedans. Mine is currently averaging about 28 mpg. To really move into another fuel economy category you would have to get a very small car which to me is just not worth the cost in looks and comfort, not to mention prestige. I also want to add that I, like most Park Avenue owners think Buick made a BIG mistake when they dropped this car, the Lucerne is a sad replacement for such a great automobile.

This was my review. The car is still great, but I had some inspection issues. The floating ride floated too much (needed new shocks) and it apparently needed a new wheel hub (axle) wheel bearing... Whatever, it was about a 350-450 job. Not too much of a headache because I got the car for such a deal. The drivers door feels like it might have been part of a front impact accident because it doesn't open and close easily. Still a great car with a MASSIVE TRUNK and great radio.