2005 Buick Park Avenue Review
Price Estimate: $585 - $945





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Spacious and comfortable interior, strong V6 engine, solid safety scores, good value.
Cons
- Floaty ride without Gran Touring package, dated interior design.
What’s new
A special-edition appearance package and optional 17-inch chrome wheels are the only notable changes for the Park Avenue.
Edmunds says
When shopping for an extra-large, luxury-laden sedan of domestic heritage, it's hard to go wrong with the shapely Park Avenue.
For sale near Dallas, TX
4 listings
- 67,907 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- INFINITI of Mobile (529 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in Mobile, AL
Recent Arrival! All-Speed Traction Control, Automatic Headlights, Bluetooth, Hands-Free, Cruise Control, Driver & Front Passenger 4-Way Power Lumbar, ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G4CW54K754109250
Stock: I09250B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-03-2025- 204,622 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Spady Sales (548 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in Holdrege, NE
4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive. Platinum Metallic 2005 Buick Park Avenue Base 4D Sedan FWD 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive 3.8L V6 SFI 20/29 Cit...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G4CW54K854101500
Stock: X1500
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-01-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Buick Park Avenue 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.71 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$154/mo for Park Avenue Base
Park Avenue Base
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$170/mo
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Buick Park Avenue Reviews
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Excellent Value As A Used Premium Vehicle
5 out of 5 starsSteven D., 07/11/2018
2005 Buick Park Avenue 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
My 2005 Buick Park Avenue has 35,000 miles on it, and I'm the second owner. I've had the car for approximately 11 months, and it's proven a reliable and very comfortable vehicle, equal or greater then several luxury cars I've owned. Acceleration is punchy, braking good, though handling is very floaty and steering lacks feedback. Front and rear seats are equally comfortable, and with … the bench seat I can comfortably carry 6 passengers to dinner or around down. With 5 passengers it's common for all passengers to fall asleep - the car is quiet as a church mouse and very smooth, although the tires do allow for some poor feedback on rougher roads. The interior and driving experience is very 90s American, comfortable, unapologetic, and almost lackadaisical. Interior quality and ergonomics are adequate - if I place a loose object on the passenger seat while driving alone it will almost certainly fall between in the space between the top part of the seat and the bottom. Cupholders are too few and too flimsy. Technology is what you expect from a 2005 - no Bluetooth, navigation or active safety to speak of, but the steering wheel audio and cruise controls, AM/FM/CD/Cassette radio, dual power seats with memory, automatic headlights all make the driving experience easy. Getting in and out is easy - I have a disabled family member who can get in from a wheelchair easily. Reliability has been great - have replaced tires. Value is excellent, there are a lot of good examples at much lower prices - it's really a comfortable, safe, spacious vehicle - the ride is as good as any luxury vehicle out there! PROS: Ride quality, value, space, comfort, reliability, smooth power-train. CONS: Dated interior materials (even for 2005), ergonomics, big car to park. Highly recommended for its value and comfort, the 3.8 liter V6 is exceptionally smooth and reliable - I've had it in several vehicles with no issues.
Beautiful vehicle, couldn't ask for anything better!!!
5 out of 5 starsrob208, 10/29/2011
2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
I have a 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Special Edition in white diamond tricoat and it is the most beautiful car I've ever seen. The ride is very smooth, the seats couldn't be more comfortable, and everything is automatic, from the windshield wipers, lights, and much more.
If you buy this car, you must get the Ultra with the supercharged engine, it is a rocket and flies effortlessly. … This is not a car just for elderly people, I am under 20 and love this car, it is an eye catcher and is often mistaked for a Cadillac. It is absolutely gorgeous vehicle that drives great, gets 30+ mpg on the highway, plenty of room, and is a very reliable AMERICAN car. Very highly recommend.
The Flash
4.5 out of 5 starsK.F., 03/23/2010
2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
I bought the P.A.Ultra with touring package (used) after owning a similar older Park Ave, which I grew to love. This car is a dream and the fuel injection gives it amazing power. The touring package makes handling very tight and responsive. The car is a TOTAL driving experience:great sound system, luxury comfort:walnut interior trim, leather seats, power everything, sunroof etc. It shows … what American engineering can produce if it wants to. I hope the new model Buicks can carry on this fine tradition, but I'd be surprised.This is a real car!
Solid comfort, cruiser deluxe
5 out of 5 starsBruce Wolf, 12/04/2015
2004 Buick Park Avenue 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Acquired this car nine years ago, and have been totally pleased ever since. Fits my tall frame well, and is so comfortable to drive, whether in town or on the Interstate, smooth riding, easy handling. Have even considered getting a second one, just to have available. Did put aluminum wheels on when the original chrome wheels began to peel a bit - that resulted in even better handling. … Buick would be well advised to produce an anniversary edition in commemoration of the introduction of this model. The highway mileage is great for a luxury car of its vintage - get 30-32 mpg at Interstate speeds. Want to keep it forever. My son wants it after that. My mechanic does too. Even fairly good gas mileage around town. Hit a deer while night driving on an Interstate, took front end damage, drove to the berm, was towed to a great body shop, and two fenders plus a hood and windshield later, it rides as well as ever. As it becomes more a vintage vehicle, the parts will become harder to get and more expensive, but not as much as a new car payment. Engine runs even smoother than before.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 Buick Park Avenue, so we've included reviews for other years of the Park Avenue since its last redesign.
2005 Park Avenue Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $35,555 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $154/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 19.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Park Avenue include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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