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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Hey guys!
As we all know, Buick Park Avenue is one of Bonneville'* big cousin. Other than the engine, he doesn't share anything with her. Although when you see that mean look, the family resemblance is obvious.

Just like Bonneville, Park Avenue is in danger this year. Buick says that Park Avenue will stop rolling off the factory on 2005. A 2006 model, called "Lucerne" will be the offspring of LeSabre and Park Avenue.

I would ask you guys to post your comments/opinions of the Park Avenue. If you or someone you know had one, don't hesitate to share any stories.





Thanks guys!
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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I know it'* not a very close resemblence, but the first time I glanced at that side shot, it looked almost like a 95/96 Impala SS.


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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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if that one drives like my grandpa'* all it needs is a stiffer roll bar
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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Yes, in fact, the Park Avenue is quite performance-oriented

The Park Avenue Sedan and the Park Avenue Prestige have the 3800 Series II engine.
The Park Avenue Ultra Sedan is fully loaded plus it offers the Supercharged version of that engine.

Can you se the similarities with the Bonneville on the trim levels?
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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They share trannys too......
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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Oh, really??? I didn't know that! :o
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:19 AM
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used to share frames until the bonnie switched in 2000.

not a bad car, the suspension is like a pillow.
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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the front door is the exact same as well as the back roll down window. the suspension is the same, there are MANY similarities between the H and C bodys
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Ireli
Oh, really??? I didn't know that! :o
My trans in my car now was originally in a Park ave Ultra
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by macho_mike21
used to share frames until the bonnie switched in 2000.

not a bad car, the suspension is like a pillow.
I thought the PA had a longer wheelbase
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