Although the name had been around at Buick for quite some time, the Park Avenue didn’t earn its place as a separate model in the brand’s lineup until 1991, and that was only after the popular Electra was discontinued. Manufacturing carried on in the United States until 2005, with the luxurious car available only as a 4-door model throughout both generations of production. For those wanting additional pampering, stepping up to the top-of-the-line Ultra trim level got buyers an even more opulent interior. However, its most distinctive feature was under the hood, as the bay housed a supercharged V6 from 1992 onward, as seen in this 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra here on Facebook Marketplace. This one is priced at $14,800 and located in Phoenix, Arizona, with a big Barn Finds thank you going out to reader rmward for finding it and sending in the tip here!
From a comfort standpoint, the base Park Avenue was a fine offering and good enough for most buyers, especially those primarily focused on its luxurious features. However, the only engine available was a naturally aspirated 3.8-liter V6. Choosing the Ultra was the only way to increase the airflow, and that package included a supercharged V6, with the Series II now up to 240 horsepower by 2004. The seller says the engine here runs exactly as it should, and this one is also a low-mileage example, with the 67,600 reading on the odometer stated to be actual.
It’s also a positive that this Buick is said to have had only one owner and claimed to have been exceptionally well cared for, with the seller describing this Ultra as one of the cleanest of its kind in the country. Outside, the paint is reported to still shine beautifully and is rated as a level 9 on a 10-point scale. The body also appears to be nicely preserved, and if the car has been in the Arizona area for a long period, that’s good too, as it’s typically a friendly climate for sheet metal longevity. Another perk the Ultra provided over the base Park Avenue was a set of sporty alloy wheels, and it’s great to see that they’re still present.
The interior here could be considered the poster child for everything hoped for in a mid-2000s luxury sedan, with the Ultra offering premium leather seats and real wood accents. This one’s absolutely loaded with accessories, including power windows, seats, plus a power sunroof. It also features a factory-installed premium sound system with both cassette and CD players, the latter holding 12 of your favorite discs at a time. This Buick isn’t exactly cheap, but I’m certainly finding very little not to like here, and this one seems to be a fine and extremely plush cruiser. What are your thoughts on this 2004 Park Avenue Ultra?
My current daily is a 02 LeSabre 3.8 non supercharged, getting 27/32 MPG I love it,this is very nice car,price is high but I understand the asking price
Rare to see the optional non-shift center console. This probably has every option you could get, minus the block heater. Is this a one owner, or *former* one owner? Ad is set up just like a dealership – or flipper. Did they run it through a shop inspection?
I bought a 1995 Ultra as a winter beater. Mine is the last year of the Series 1 L67 supercharged V-6s. They went to this Series 2 in 1996 for the L67. The standard model got the Series II for 1995.
My car had 81k on it. I restored it and it’s not a winter beater anymore, haha. For reasons I cannot explain, I just love that thing. There’s just something about it that’s really cool.
This one looks really nice. The seller is dreaming at $14,800. I paid $3,750 for mine and these typically trade in the 5-7k range for really nice examples. I prefer the earlier 1991-96 pre-face lift cars but I’m of course biased.
I am the a hole today – but no friggen way I’d pay $14k for that car .
Ever .
I like them a ton but not that kind of money and this thing is not clean
great drivetrain never cared for this body style. looks too bloated as do the Pontiacs. the body before this 1 was a bit trimmer. nice car but a stiff price. might hook a fish but it will take a while.
I had a 1998. It was a great interstate cruiser. Put 70,000 miles in two years on it. Sold it to a friend and he kept it years until a tree fell on it. We called it the white whale.
I had a 1998. It was a great interstate cruiser. Put 70,000 miles in two years on it. Sold it to a friend and he kept it years until a tree fell on it. We called it the white whale.
I had a 1998. It was a great interstate cruiser. Put 70,000 miles in two years on it. Sold it to a friend and he kept it years until a tree fell on it. We called it the white whale.
Sure, none of us would consider spending that kind of dough on this car, but if it’s all that it’s reported to be then could it be worth close to the ask? They have a decent rep and are largely analog. Maybe this is the cheap ride we’re all looking for.
Those who truly know about cars will see this as the unicorn that it is. 14 whatever IS admittedly a bit of a stretch but if I was looking for a solid ride & it was in my backyard, my search would end here. I’d offer 12 but wouldn’t feel totally hurt with his ask.
Yes, these cars ARE really that good. IMO the best of modern GM products.