Overview & Reviews

Buick engineers substantially improve the Park Avenue for 1997 by strengthening the body structure, improving interior ergonomics, and introducing a sleek new look. Powertrains are carried over, and two models are available: base and Ultra.

• Excellent powertrain, fresh design, standard ABS, standard traction control, rear legroom, loaded with standard features

• Size, weight

User Reviews:

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  Dependable luxury - 1997 Buick Park Avenue
  By buickfan - July 25 - 9:33 am

  I purchased this car when it was 4 years old for a mere $10,500! At the time it had 71,000 miles and was in a very good shape. This car turned me into strong Buick fan and I dont want to part with it as long as possible. In the last 7 years I had some issues, but they were not serious enough to cost a lot of money. I was seriously considering buying another Park Avenue.

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  W. O. Long - 1997 Buick Park Avenue
  By W. O. Long - April 4 - 10:00 am

  Has been an outstanding car. Gives very good milage, excellent performance, and overall fun to drive.

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  Top car - 1997 Buick Park Avenue
  By Tom Janes - December 23 - 12:03 am

  Purchased used in 05 $4500 never regretted having a Buick. Best mileage 38 average 27 on long trips. We like the 8 way seats and all the gadgets that came with the car. We have another Park Ave a 92 and what a nice car this is our fifth Buick all Park Avenues. Today it has 155,000 miles and we expect another 100,000 plus miles.

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  great car; but expensive to repair - 1997 Buick Park Avenue
  By danny - November 28 - 10:00 am

  I bought my 1997 buick in the spring of 2000; thank the lord I had mechanical breakdown coverage. I had to have total brake job; replaced intake manifold gasket, belt tensioner for serpentine belt, waterpump, rear defrost stopped working 165.00 to repair; wasnt covered. For such a hefty purchase price, there were quite a few problems. Now its fixed; is now a great car to drive.

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  1997 Disaster - 1997 Buick Park Avenue
  By Judd - October 18 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this low milage car just recently from a person I know well. He took painstaking care of it. It looks brand new inside and out. Within two months the door lock button popped inside the door. The transmission failed and cost $1975 to rebuild. The ash tray broke and wont stay closed. The volume button on the steering wheel functions some of the time. The self- leveling feature has failed and I shudder to think what that will cost to fix. This could be a wonderful car if it was better built. I have had many GM cars over the years most of them purchased new (I still have my 84 El Camino) but this is the last one.

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  comfortable but waiting for long run - 1997 Buick Park Avenue
  By janetb - July 10 - 8:26 am

  I just got this car from my dad who couldnt drive it anymore, reviews are helpful... Gas gauge dances all over the place, windshield wiper stopped in the middle of windshield on off position, door lock button and window button fell into door.. But its 12 years old. Engine runs great, smooth on the highway and very very comfortable. Cup holder folding into armrest is annoying. Love the safe feeling of the car, will ride it till the wheels fall off, changing oil to keep it going! Janet

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  1997 Buick Park Avenue 4 Dr STD Sedan - 1997 Buick Park Avenue
  By randy - June 6 - 7:36 pm

  With 3 children we needed room but didnt want a minivan. Bought this car with 86000 miles. Numerous problems that werent major but irritating. The accuators on the a/c went out and would not blow through the vents $500. Window switch broke $200. Radiator leaked $250. Harmonic balancer went out $175. We like the comfort of this car. It was made to drive long distances. Good gas mileage and power.

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  Big car, great gas mileage - 1997 Buick Park Avenue
  By TMM - January 19 - 6:36 am

  I bought this so I could have a big luxury car, yet also wanted to be able to get wife and all 4 of my kids in if necessary. Great on cruising interstates, and pretty good on curvy roads as well. Its very roomy and comfortable with a large trunk. Surprisingly great gas mileage, around 27-30 on highway. It has served my purposes well as a luxury car for business driving, yet its good for family trips. Its reliable with no mechanical or engine problems, and gets good gas mileage for a car of this size to boot.

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  same as above and below - 1997 Buick Park Avenue
  By donny87 - December 23 - 7:56 am

  Same problems everybody else had, manifold melted oil and anti freeze mixed trahed engine found out when we replaced motor sensors were glued back on after being snapped , ,Nice, paint peeling off the trunk spreading like cancer the bug shield plastic wrap crap on the hood peeling, sunroof warped closes 1/4" lower on one side, control pad on both seats hang out, yup glad to know Im not alone lol

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  This Car Has Great Potential - 1997 Buick Park Avenue
  By Susannah111 - April 5 - 10:00 am

  We went from an S-class Mercedes to this car and find it much roomier, more comfortable, and far better on gas (28-29 mpg highway driving.)