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Old 08-29-2002, 07:36 PM
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Default 2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra (Pics)

NetZero.com has been using the upcoming Buick Park Avenue in their advertising. How fitting.

http://www.buick.com/parkavenue/2003ultra/equipment/

Side profile of 2003 Park Avenue Ultra in White Diamond


Three portholes on each front fender reach back into Buick's rich design heritage


Detailed shot of porthole


The 2003 Ultra's distinctive vertical bar grille with three dimensional Buick tri-shield


Rear shot of 2003 Park Avenue Ultra in White Diamond


Dare I ask. . .thoughts?
Old 08-29-2002, 07:41 PM
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Are those porthole things real.. from those pics it looks like some plastic discs slapped onto the side of the car...
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well, its not for me, but, maybe for a 88 year old grandma.
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Ya know, when I'm driving, I like to feel the road... not float over it I'd never buy this car, but I guess there are some out there that would
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it is a decent car for the older crowd, let's not be too harsh now....
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I got a silver one on order along with some plaid pants
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The dealer told me that you had to be 65 years old to buy one! I was pulling dealers chains by impersonating as an interested buyer.

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Is it me or is buick a little behind in design, this car would have been acceptable in the early 90's, but come on its the year 2002, it looks a little dated. Oh yeah, and I think this is targeted towards mostly senior citizens... I wouldn't drive it, its just not for me... and its a buick..
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Originally posted by EvoVII
acceptable in the early 90's,
Maybe in MY early nineties... but hopefully by the time I get there GM will have killed off Buick!
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My parents who are in their 80's have a 2000 model. I drive it fairly often and my right arm always goes to sleep after just a few miles. It does have good power and it gets 27 to 29 mpg. My Dad has to lean the drivers seat back like a 16 year old trying to look cool to get comfortable and he can barely walk after driving it. I hate driving it. BTW, my Dad can hop out of our full size Chevy truck and walk away with no problems.

One good thing, they are known for being safe.


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