Trim Report

Buick Park Avenue Ultra1997

Includes:PARK|Ultra
$16,400
Starting From
4
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 4 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $16,400
Max $30,651
From $16,400
Fresh

Ultra Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$11,750
$12K–$12K
1 listings25,000 avg miles
Ultra
From$16,400
4 listings|$16K–$31K

1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Pricing

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Where to Find Buick Park Avenue Ultra

Location data for all 1997 Buick Park Avenue trims combined

8States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Illinois (56%), but the remaining listings are spread across 7 other states nationwide.

Buick Park Avenue Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1997 Buick Park Avenue trims

Elevated

With 2 recalls and 301 complaints, the 1997 Buick Park Avenue rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
301
Complaints
5
Crashes
34
Fires
Recall Findings
00V1170002000-18-04
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELTS THAT MAY TWIST, ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR.

WHEN THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING BECOMES JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR, THE BELT MAY BE UNUSABLE.

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97V0360001997-11-03
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1997 Buick Park Avenue's biggest weak point? SEAT BELTS. It leads 301 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Seat Belts52
02Engine And Engine Cooling44
03Service Brakes, Hydraulic34
04Electrical System24
05Power Train19
301 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick Park Avenue Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1997 Buick Park Avenue trims

19–20mpg combined
·
17city
·
26hwy
·
$3,400/yr

Fuel economy for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue ranges from 19 to 20 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

Park Avenue - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the Ultra Worth It?

Common questions about the 1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra

How does the Ultra compare to other Buick Park Avenue trims?

The Ultra occupies a distinct position in the Buick Park Avenue range. See how it stacks up on the 1997 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra?

Budget for standard Ultra maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 1997 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Buick Park Avenue Ultra?

For the Ultra, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Buick Park Avenue buyer's guide.

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