Overview & Reviews

A revamped Park Avenue Ultra, chock-full of aesthetic goodies, emerges for 2003. This Ultra model features a new grille, side mirror-mounted turn indicators, 17-inch chrome-plated aluminum wheels and retro-style fender portholes. The three holes on each front fender are meant to link the updated 2003 model to Buick's 40-plus years of design heritage. The Ultra also boasts an improved ride, largely due to the specially-tuned Gran Touring suspension and rear stabilizer bar, both of which are standard Ultra equipment. Inside, faux wood grain trim and a new gauge cluster graphics help define the Ultra's fresh look.

• Big and comfy interior, strong V6 engine, attractive design, good value.

• Sometimes flimsy assembly quality, floaty ride without Gran Touring package.

User Reviews:

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  Our Park Avenue - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By Jon White - October 14 - 10:00 am

  A super highway cruiser demonstrating excellent fuel mileage while driving at or just above the posted speed limits.

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  Disapointed with vibration - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By Ken Hundley - May 21 - 10:00 am

  Overall the car looks good and is comfortable. But on the highway I have had a bad experience with vibration. The dealer has re-balanced the tires over and over. I have had the tires balance myself two times. Changed tires to different brand. Still this vibration at highway speeds. (Above 65 to 80) Still working on the problem. Could be a design problem. Not what you would expect from a car that cost over $30,000. Could be a lemon?????

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  I couldve had a V8 - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By imagedude - March 2 - 10:00 am

  This is so far a nice car to drive. I think - for the price - it is loaded with features. I really like the room (Im 64") and appreciate the lack of center console. All imports seem to have this annoying "feature" which is always in my way. The drive is smooth, though I wish it had the torque feel of a V8. Hey, its a big car, put a V8 in there. Even the 4.8L V8 in the Tahoe would be nice. Though 240 ponies gets me up and going I feel it lacking.

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  Vibration Problems Kills the Fun - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By rstuart202 - November 24 - 10:00 am

  I love the styling and overall comfort of the car. However, a highway-speed vibration has taken all the fun out of the new car. I have had 4 sets of tires installed and newly designed lower control arms installed. It still vibrates at 60+ MPH. Very disappointing after spending nearly 40k.