Tracing the Glorious History of Buick Park Avenue

Buick Park Avenue is one of the most luxurious and elegant vehicles of all time. With a rich history when it comes to exteriors, this is one magnificent beauty to have in your shortlist when eyeing used cars for sale. If you are looking for a luxury car in damaged Buick Park Avenue for sale and are a car enthusiast, go through this informative blog that covers the three generations of this vehicle and how it underwent changes during 1991 to 2012.

1. 1991 - 1996: First Generation
   
   
   Introduced first in July 1990,  the 1991 Buick Park Avenue uses the General Motor’s C platform. The silhouette on the Park avenue was usually compared to those on Jaguars, and various other aspects in terms of style, such as full-width tail lamps. The base model of the Park Avenue featured a 3.8L V6 engine and was equipped with leather interiors. In the start of 1992, the Park Avenue Ultra came into the picture, with a 3.8L V6 supercharged engine. With standard interiors and exteriors, there were a number of additions made to the first generation Park Avenue, such as interactive traction control, automated ride control, and side airbags.
   
   
2. 1997 - 2005: Second Generation
   
   
   The second generation of the Buick Park Avenue, built on the General Motor’s G platform, was released in October 1996. Similar to the first generation models, only the Ultra models were equipped with a supercharged engine. The base model of this generation was the last one to carry a factory hood ornament. There were a number of changes seen in the second generation Park Avenue, some of the major one’s being:
   
   
   2001: Cloth interiors were discontinued
   2003: Trademark “Ventiports” returned on the Ultra models
   2005: Revised the previous ventiports and grille; also Park Avenue was discontinued in North America
   2006: Park Avenue was replaced by the Buick Lucerne. 
   
   
3. 2007 - 2012: Third Generation
   
   
   General Motors introduced the Buick Park Avenue in April 2007 in China, replacing the Buick Royaum. Based on its predecessors, the third generation Park Avenue offered three trim levels, namely Elite, Comfort, and Flagship.  Powered by Australian-built models, the third generation versions were equipped with a high feature GM engine. Standard engines included a 3.6L and a a 2.8L, available for Flagship and Elite models respectively from 2007 to 2009. This model was exclusive mainly in China and was eventually discontinued in October 2012.

Final Words

When it comes to Buick Park Avenue salvage auctions, there are a number of systematic steps you need to follow in order to maximize long term benefits. Browse the web and shortlist a few reputable websites that have a wide range on Park Avenue’s you can choose from. Opt for the car auction that has the most positive reviews and positive customer feedback. Another must-do step for you to grab the best deal is to run a VIN check and ensure the vehicle is worth the bidding price. Set a budget, stick to it, and place a bid taking into account the current cost of the vehicle you wish to buy and grab a deal that completely meets your needs.