I used to be a mechanic, and I always loved it when our older customers who had these cars would come in. Always so clean and so comfortable. They're huge but so fun to drive! I'd rather drive one of these over a lot of newer cars. New subscriber here. Keep it up!
@Doctor_Robert
Жыл бұрын
7:23 Let's all take a moment to appreciate the fact that the foam-and-felt headliner hasn't sagged... at all!
@ChevyChugg91
Жыл бұрын
It was a major selling point when I bought it.
@jrcars7017
Жыл бұрын
The headliner in my Riviera hasn't sagged either, and it's seven years older. This is what garaging a car will do for you.
@ChevyChugg91
Жыл бұрын
@@jrcars7017 I think it's lack of smoking. Cigarette smoke residue is very heavy
@wigletron2846
Жыл бұрын
Humidity has a lot to do with it
@WRR689
Жыл бұрын
Yep our LTD Crown Victoria 1980 sure did sagged after a few years or ownership.
@MintyFreshTurds
Жыл бұрын
Those steelies with the trim rings and center caps are lit!
@ChevyChugg91
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jeremiahallyn4603
Жыл бұрын
Nearly 308K miles! Wow, that's awesome for a Buick from this Era. Nice ride and nice review ✌️🙌
@ChevyChugg91
Жыл бұрын
She just turned 309 yesterday!
@ITm4n
Жыл бұрын
wym for a buick. whatchu tryna say 🤨
@johnnyrocket4357
Жыл бұрын
Buick was regularly in the top brands for reliability in JD power's during the 1990's. Also the Buick LeSabre (same platform and engine (sans SC) as Park Avenue) was the best selling large sedan through most of 1990's.
@ChevyChugg91
Жыл бұрын
318k now!
@AG-rk5hj
6 ай бұрын
Those 3.8 V6’s are absolute tanks.
@bwofficial1776
Жыл бұрын
This car is mint. If it weren't for the wear on the buttons you'd never guess it's got 300k. This looks like a one-owner senior citizen's car. While not RWD, these are some of the best land yachts. Super comfortable yet surprisingly powerful. This is peak Buick, refined yet with a bit of hidden performance. It's a shame GM lost its way and has Buick churning out rebadged Chevy crossovers with seats that feel like folding chairs. Early 2000s was peak GM. Decent enough quality, very comfortable seats, modern enough to have good reliability and performance while not being overly complex. This reminds me of my grandmother's supercharged 2003 Regal. I'm sad I didn't get to drive it before she traded it for a Cruze. The stuff in the trunk also reminds me of her car. If I needed a cheap but comfortable car in a hurry, I'd be looking for an early 2000s Buick. The volume knob moving by itself is so unnecessary but cool. The wheels look like Impala police car wheels but they work surprisingly well.
@tommitchell2055
Жыл бұрын
I always thought the LeSabre of this generation looked too blobby and bloated. This park avenue added a few sharp lines and other small design elements that sharpened it up a good amount. Overall a nice looking car
@toddgiaro7657
Жыл бұрын
This was the statement I was thinking about that you put into words! I 100% agree!
@darthdarthbinkss
Жыл бұрын
I'm an owner of a LeSabre, 100% agreed.
@broman260
Жыл бұрын
I agree, the lesabre and park avenue redesigns were a total downgrade. The previous gen of those 2 cars looked much nicer, the newer ones just look misguided.
@hakeemsd70m
Жыл бұрын
@@broman260 I disagree about the 1st gen Park Ave, its design has aged horribly and looks every bit its age. The 2nd gen 97-05 Park Ave is a much better looking car, especially the tail lights and whole tail treatment including rear 3/4's.
@broman260
Жыл бұрын
@@hakeemsd70m 2nd gen is obese, 1st gen is sleek
@digidrum2003
Жыл бұрын
That color is called Ming Blue....I had a 2004 3.8 non supercharged i kept it all stock ,it was clean non tinted windows,i use to drive my 4 buddies to NFL games down here in Houston and it was comfy with a huge trunk for cooler and chairs......loved it and got thumbs up from people....a hurricane hit the gulf coast and took that car from me.
@UnwrittenNormal
Жыл бұрын
What damn gem! These Buiks are bullet proof. Had one back in the day (not an ultra) but man it never let me down.
@alanluna3765
Жыл бұрын
I have the same blue Buick park Avenue, not the ultra. Got it for $2100 bucks with 103k ,got it from an old lady who was the first owner! I’ve kept it stock and clean for it deserves to be taken care of. Absolutely love these Buicks! If only Buick would make these again, I bet ford would come back out with the crown victorias and have a big sedan make off again. Great channel too!
@joeelmore2728
Жыл бұрын
Bought a 2004 Ultra three years from an estate sale. Boy, was it well cared for. It is in showroom condition with only 110,000 miles on it. I've taken it to car shows and people can't believe it's age. Everybody loves these GM cars from thay era as they were very reliable.
@Doctor_Robert
Жыл бұрын
I love the Ultra! I've had two: a 1992 PAU--the first year of supercharging--and a 1989 Electra Park Avenue Ultra (with no supercharger but 22-way power seats). Sadly, I've sold both already. A few things of note: They started calling it the 3800 in 1988. It was painted on the intake manifold that year "3800" in bold red letters. Prior to that, it was known more-or-less as the 231 (literally the same displacement but in cubic inches. Apples to apples). It was first 3800 CC's (or 231 cubic inches) in 1975 when Buick took back the design and tooling from Kaiser/Willys/AMC. Yes, the Buick V6 was originally developed by the division in 1961 and the tooling and design was sold to Kaiser/Jeep for a spell... before they needed it back because oil crisis.
@jongrecula55
Жыл бұрын
I have the same car in the dark blue. Only has 110,000 miles on it and it runs like a dream. Pure comfort with enough tourqe to make you giggle. I've owned a lot of cars but this one is my favorite. Praise the the GM 3800!
@Trenton-om9qs
Жыл бұрын
My grandpa had a 1999 Buick Park Avenue for a few years and it was so comfy and really nice for its age. Also had a lot of features for the time it came out
@psymi-hk1fp
10 ай бұрын
beautiful car.... i always loved the Park Avenue, one of the nicest cars out there
@geeksimmer2488
Жыл бұрын
I own an 07 lacrosse with the 3800 and I totally get what you mean when you say it feels like the car cares for you. It feels so homey and like a friend. I have this urge to keep it running smoothly and on the road
@checksandbalences
Жыл бұрын
Beauty car those first gens.
@andrewoliver9686
Жыл бұрын
Yeah man...that's a good car. Take care of it and it will take you anywhere you want to go 🔥👌🏾
@geeksimmer2488
Жыл бұрын
I agree. Beautiful car all around
@chrislemaster2695
Жыл бұрын
I have a perfect Ultra 2004 Park avenue paid 3500.00 for it 2 years ago and this has the 4-T65E HD transaxle
@checksandbalences
Жыл бұрын
I saw a nicely kept ultra at a Target parking lot, almost pristine condition.
@shingoose6197
Жыл бұрын
This is actually one of the most slept on budget cars
@valiant1968
Жыл бұрын
Also, if you can find a Buick Regal GS - that would be a fun review! The definition of 'sleepers'
@ZeroBlackfire
Жыл бұрын
As a parts dealer I can tell you the weak link on these things are the transmissions and mileage is wholly dependent on the temperament of the owner. The transmissions (even the HD ones) dont seem to tolerate nearly as much abuse as some of their contemporaries. Ive seen mays odos that has barely scratched 140-150k and the trans goes kaput. Ive seen a few savy owners take get their hands on the HD version and stick it in their non supercharged lesabre/park avenue just for the peace of mind.
@trippinocto
Жыл бұрын
I own a 2005 Buick park avenue with 82,205 miles on it and I freaking love this car!
@37parkave77
10 ай бұрын
I still own a 2004 Park Avenue with the Prestige Package. It has been the most reliable vehicle that I have ever owned. The 3800 V6 is a great engine, very reliable.
@maureyrichards2315
5 ай бұрын
I had an 03 Park Avenue that my father bought for me while I was in Daytona Florida. My Dad is gone and so is the Buick but I will never forget that ride..ON BUTTER! I live in London but I wish I still had my Park Avenue. Pure Class!
@aspenshades
Жыл бұрын
Growing up, I was also surrounded by GM Products. My Grandfather owned a dark blue 82 Bonneville and a 95 light blue LeSabre. I certainly resonate that feeling you get from being around these Buick's and other 90s GM Products, there's just something about them thats simply fulfilling and warm. Hopefully I can get my hands on a 90s front wheel drive GM car as an ode to my Grandfather, and then you can review it! haha
@matthershman413
Жыл бұрын
Dude - first of all want to praise you for your hard work and consistent content. You should start to incorporate more driving footage - would love to see some of these cars accelerating down the road or going around a corner
@RyanBassForLife
9 ай бұрын
Love it. My dad had a buick regal gs with that engine.
@penrodius5498
Жыл бұрын
Great cars these were. I've got my grandfather's '91 LeSabre Limited with just over 180,000 miles on it. Smooth cruising and great memories every time I fire it up.
@tiberian7916
Жыл бұрын
I daily my 92 park ave ultra, couldnt ask for a better more comfortable daily
@3800TType
Жыл бұрын
Nice car. Grew up with Buicks. I currently have two LN3 3800 (pre series one; 1989 and 1990) cars and they are a very simple reliable motor. Remembering how common the drivetrain was for so long I'd bet many went to the junkyard with perfectly fine engines under the hood and in the Southwest where rust is out of the equation you can still see many 90s Buicks running about. I've owned almost every 3800 generation except the Supercharged variants, I'm holding out for a really nice example preferably in Buick form....
@anglegrinder
Жыл бұрын
your original review of one of these was what brought me to your channel year ago!
@fatu1738
Жыл бұрын
Missing the great American sedans!
@theodoreruddock6814
Жыл бұрын
just picked up one of these last night, its my second one and i love it.
@thomasthurston6656
Жыл бұрын
I had a 2000 Park Ave. I bought it in 2002 with 30k miles. It was black it was loaded the only options I didn't have was the Supercharged 3.8 and the moon roof. I went to start it one morning and it had a bad rod knock. I sold it in 2010 for 2k bucks lol I took and ran.
@brunobalestra
11 ай бұрын
Love it too! You should get one, Zack
@Section_8_Supercars
Жыл бұрын
The 3800 came around in 1988 after GM revised Buick 3.8 but both are very different motors. The 3800 has a balance shaft and staggered cylinder banks (so the crankshaft wasn’t offset) the earlier Buick 3.8 didn’t have a balance shaft and had a offset crankshaft and connecting rods
@izzy-monkey7112
Жыл бұрын
What’s cool about the 3800 is just how stout of an engine they are! The 3800 v6 handles low and high end boost very well so you can make very good power from this old style pushrod v6! Not only that but all the different variations of the 3800 all share very similar parts! So to switch from the NA 3800 to the supercharged variant all you need to do is swap over the top half of the engine with the cylinder heads to the NA block! Absolutely my favorite engine
@bryancarlson3673
Жыл бұрын
Twilight Sentinel was available as an extra cost option on the 1960 Buicks 62 years ago.
@dannyc.9161
Жыл бұрын
What is it about 90’s and 00’s Buicks that I like about them? Big and comfy with 2wd? Don’t know but it’s wonderful
@levidenniston5298
Жыл бұрын
6:27 I have a 2000 Buick Lesabre and those cup holders are so small it’s ridiculous. I have trouble finding bottles that can fit in them 😂.
@user-vq6ym6qg4j
Жыл бұрын
My 90s lesabre just got totaled and im sad af, don’t even want a new car tbh im gonna get one of these. These cars were just too good
@Utsu-P_Enjoyer
Жыл бұрын
if i could find one of these where i live id buy it as my daily driver ASAP
@reallyaintbuynit2018
Жыл бұрын
2004 Ultra wheels were 17"x8". He probably got tired of them leaking along the bead. Mine do! It's the white powdery crap when the chrome on the aluminum starts corroding. I wonder if the rear air ride is still working? My 2005 LeSabre the system was replaced with regular struts.
@luisurena8308
Жыл бұрын
Do a 2001-2005 1st gen ford explorer sport trac i have a white 2001 and i know itll fit the big friggin bottle bcus it fits my 40oz beer in it lol
@Heavychevy0402
Жыл бұрын
I had bare Steelies cause I ripped off the poverty caps, everyone said hahaha look at ur " police wheels"
@michaelweinman9051
Жыл бұрын
LOVE THE CHANNEL!
@kevlarazalea
Жыл бұрын
oh yeassssssssssss, praise the big granny sleepers 🎉
@chorebunny8080
6 ай бұрын
The rims look really good! Which ones are they ? !
@travismallory3738
10 ай бұрын
I drove a new one to Florida. Europe didn’t have a thing on them Meaning it would give anything on the road/highway a run Plus you could take a foursome to the golf course on a weekday
@TankDavisConquers
Жыл бұрын
Park Avenue, Crow Vic, and Prius you cant go wrong.
@chrislemaster2695
Жыл бұрын
Those are not the original wheels these had 17 inch Chrome wheels Heads up display was a 1000 option even on the Ultra1SE package
@11.9lsupercharged4
Жыл бұрын
The roadmaster looking like yeah " that's my lil bro" just ignore him
@Jayslickwilly
Жыл бұрын
Best boat Buick made in the 2000’s by far!
@WRR689
Жыл бұрын
Hey my 3.6 GMC Terrain has 275k on it but I really had to be aggressive on the oil changes which is every 3 to 5 k miles........
@TheDutchTexan
Жыл бұрын
"ROOTS" of this engine... The irony of that statement did not escape me...
@bitemyshinnymetalass1569
Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to all. It's not everyday when someone gets to roast themselves from 10 years ago. 😀🎄
@MrJayrock620
Жыл бұрын
I can attest to the comfort of those seats. Until I fixed the radio in mine it almost put me to sleep, especially with the floaty suspension rocking me
@losingmyfavoritegame8752
Жыл бұрын
Bop It! I have the same reaction when I screw up when playing that game! 😅
@DareToBeDeviant
Жыл бұрын
Wow, those control buttons for CD/tape have been through hell. Ô_o Unfortunately mine's just base model and I can only wonder what it'd be like to finally own a car with forced induction. From what I hear, the fanbase for the 3800 engine like to mod the hell out of them for all of the horsepowers! Biggest problem with my Park Avenue is the snapped driver door lock rod and other things under the panel. It's the ONE part discontinued by GM.
@davidluciemable3778
Жыл бұрын
I have the same car, her name is “Betty Love” and I’ve owned her for nearly 5 years - got me through the last 2 and a half years of college, the pandemic, several multi state road trips, everything - my aunt liked it so much, she bought one just like it a few months after I got mine. But now, I’m getting married, I need money to save and pay off debts, so I’m gonna have to sell her soon. Breaks my heart.
@bluefantatasteslikebleach
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 i can tell you rage when you play games, i love it bro
@bazilwreckerloughead
Жыл бұрын
Nice car, love the wheels!
@zackarychezem1149
Жыл бұрын
What steelies are those I’m looking for my park avenue
@bluwng
Жыл бұрын
Check out a 1996 Buick Riviera
@brianwilless1589
Жыл бұрын
Where can I get a driver window regulator???
@VengefulBatz
Жыл бұрын
One of GM's best motors!
@chrislemaster2695
Жыл бұрын
actically it was bumped up to 3.8L in 1975
@minipandora22
6 ай бұрын
Sooooooooo nice 👍🏼
@josh1alderete
Жыл бұрын
I’d want that car 🙌🏽
@jamesruiz4005
Жыл бұрын
Ultra Combo!!!!!!
@dave11686
Жыл бұрын
So cool
@paulm6481
Жыл бұрын
American vehicles are still good, you just have to buy the big trucks and SUVs with V8 engines. Muscle cars are good too.
@whatisonyouanme89
Жыл бұрын
I get worked up to because buick threw these cars away
@ajesuale
Жыл бұрын
The 3.6 isn’t trash the first Gen had issues but the current 3.6 is completely different in design and doesn’t suffer from the relatively rare timing chain issue that it’s for some reasons popular for KZitemrs to complain about.
@chaseman94
Жыл бұрын
Where can I find those center caps those would look nice on my Lacrosse?
@bwofficial1776
Жыл бұрын
Those look like Impala police car wheels with Buick center caps. The center caps just pop in and out of the silver trim piece.
@ChevyChugg91
Жыл бұрын
They are from a 97 Park Avenue with Chrome wheels.
@BenceSzaboEgom
4 ай бұрын
we have not got theese big cars in the EU, and it is sad, but Europe has not got wide roads for them :D we have the cars like shown at timestamp 11:07 it is strange to see american cars appeared as rebadged european counterparts, and those new potato shaped vehichles replaces theese old boxy sedans that we never had. it is a little bit of schadefreude from this side :D
@Opium64
Жыл бұрын
Before Buick was copy paste with Chevy and Holden and actually it’s own car
@dhillaz
Жыл бұрын
Is the paint original? Looks great for 100k let alone 300k!
@ChevyChugg91
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is original as far as I can tell.
@robertvance1873
Жыл бұрын
You should really do research on car's actually read books about cars from at least the Late 50's to present and you would realize that twilight Sentinel has been around longer than the 80's and there are a lot of older cars that have adjustable cup holders.
@kc0lif
Жыл бұрын
i know someone drives one everyday they keep on going.
@MrDavfit
Жыл бұрын
Worn out
@mauriceldisgreecanadahaspr9560
Жыл бұрын
BUICK MADE A SOLID VEHICLE NOT HAPPY STOP MAKING PARK AVENUE!!!
@bradchervel5202
Жыл бұрын
Please stop peaking your mic
@ericB3444
Жыл бұрын
There’s an element of toxic positivity to all your content. It may limit your growth.
@JohnDoe12515
Жыл бұрын
You're definately one of the hardest working men on KZitem! Thank you for awesome content
@chaseman94
Жыл бұрын
I'm impressed to see a W-Body vehicle that actually made it to 300k normally the ones I've seen over the years particularly the Chevy Impala, Monte Carlo and the Pontiac Grand Prix are usually rode hard and put away wet. Makes me wonder why the hell GM discontinued the 3800 series engines they would make more sense in the current generation Chevy Silverado/ GMC Sierra instead of a turbo 4 cylinder in a full size truck.
@bwofficial1776
Жыл бұрын
Buicks were mostly bought by old people. Most old people keep their cars immaculate and this one looks to be one of those. Usually once these get to the second or third owner is when they become hoopties.
@ChevyChugg91
Жыл бұрын
Not a W Body. C Body which is derivative of H. This is my second one with over 300k. I've had many with over 250k.
@jrcars7017
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if auto journos always crapping on old tech pushrod engines had anything to do with it. Along with killing the comfy seat, floaty ride, and durable 16" rim. Hey, at least you get to experience fast-car-slow instead of slow-car-fast in nearly every new car now.
@statictech7
Жыл бұрын
This is a sign
@auntbarbara5576
Жыл бұрын
10:52 yes, AND don't forget Panthers... Crown Vic/Gr Marquis/Lincoln TC's, extremely durable and long lasting. Just sayin.
@2414kels
Жыл бұрын
The 3800 is one of the best engines and not super difficult to work on. Only problem I had with my 03 Park Ave I've had since 03 was the intake gasket. Got it fixed and was ready same day. Mines currently sitting at 61K miles.
@nrken1
Жыл бұрын
You mentioned the 3.8 V6 reliability, we purchased a used 2010 Buick Lucerne, equipped with the 3.9 V6, for that very purpose. the larger Buick V6's are among the most reliable engines out there. Still going strong at the end of 2022
@lisabritt4284
Жыл бұрын
I love my 2000 Ultra! Best riding and driving car I’ve ever had. I deliver food in mine, she’s a bit big for that, but I manage to wheel her around quite nicely…and she Goes!
@johnnysalazar5399
2 ай бұрын
Cars nowadays are superficial and everything has to be sporty and uncomfortable
@socalguy97
7 ай бұрын
@10:25 “when I reviewed that first Park Avenue I didn’t know what I was doing…” correct and I wanted spank your ass for that review of the beige, 2000 Ultra. I’m 45 and have owned my 2000 Ultra since I was only 22. It’s sitting in my garage right now; I should start posting vids of it because it’s now a pseudo-modern classic. I could NOT wrap my head around your review of that car. I really couldn’t. It’s a lovely car from bumper to bumper and has enough torque to rip out tree stumps. I can’t wrap my head around people loving these damn rice rockets that aren’t nearly as comfortable or as big or go as fast as the ultra. They don’t even have any style or grace to them. Sitting next to my 2000 Ultra in my garage is my brand new ‘23 Lexus RC 350 F-Sport. I’ve owned it since September and have enjoyed driving it so little that it has only about 4500 miles on it. I like it, but I go to my Park Avenue Ultra almost every day. Anyway, I’m glad you’ve seen through light. Lol
@jeffrrey6791
Жыл бұрын
I had a 99 buick park avenue with 263 thousands miles on it and it has never left me stranded I absolutely feel in love with it I called her the silver buick bullet when I bought it and it had ALOT engine issues 'sensors , matiance, shit like that. The body where the spring purge connects decided to go bluetooth and I don't have time to fix it it hurts I love that car I really really do I bought it with 168 thousand miles on it and it always got me home and broke down there so I can fix it without being on the road (Thank you my silver buick bullet. I raced a 2015 caddalic I lost on the first poll but I absolutely ghosted him on the second pull and after that I knew me and that car had something special so I fixed every thing I could let the car know I love it and I know cars don't have feeling and probably don't care If your fixing some stupid interior trim peace but it helps fill the whole that the car was before and it makes me happy to see a car come back to life after being treated so poorly
@paullampa3172
7 ай бұрын
Is premium gasoline necessary for this Ultra? I've seen different opinions. -I'm on the fence on purchasing a 2003 PA Ultra, but don't want to spend too much on gas every day. - Thanks in advance for any reply!
@albertmata5898
3 ай бұрын
I miss my White Buick Park Avenue Ultra i had the Transmission fixed 3 times
@marekcerny4082
Жыл бұрын
No offend but my Saab 2002 looks way better inside even with 290000 km on the back...Buick is great anyway.
@Freightorious
7 ай бұрын
Mazda have the shtiest interior controls ever less the electrics and korean vehicles. All the interior is fcking hideous for most part since like 2012
@kyleroen4341
Ай бұрын
This is why our future is bleak😢 no more real cars from gm 😂
@simonsays582
Жыл бұрын
What are those rims??? I want those for my 93 park avenue! It's the same color as that one.
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