Hi guys.

Today I just need to ask some questions about the 1990 model year of the Buick Park Avenue.


First question - is the car's name actually park avenue? or was park avenue a trim level such as SE, GT, or SSEi?

Next question - Would this vehicle be worth the money to be used as a "practice project" vehicle? What I mean is, my grandpa and I are thinking about doing a project vehicle, but to get me more educated we would like to do a practice vehicle first, where I do simple things and don't have to worry about accidentally messing up and lowering the vehicle's value? (since the value is probably already at rock bottom).

Last question - How rare were the soft top editions? This one is equipped with the soft top.


I have pictures! This thread would be worthless without pictures! Just a heads up, it has chrome cadillac Deville(?) wheels on it instead of the steelies with hubcaps.















What do you guys think??

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2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE in Crimson Tintcoat.

Previous or other current Pontiac vehicles...
2003 Grand Am SE1 3.4L - Black
2008 G6 GT Coupe 3.5L - Silver
2002 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - Dark Tropic Teal
1998 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - White

nice project practice car-- not bad shape but for paint on doors
reminds me of my 78 caprice classic- now that was a cabin cruiser!!

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poverty forces one to do unorthodox things

2000 SSEi
past rides:
1996 SSEi
1992 GTP
1987 Grand Am

Just called and got the story on it.

It was this guys grandpas car before he passed. Has 210k miles but runs and drives great. Only slight body damage. CRAZY comfortable inside! Gonna drive it tomorrow.


Is it worth the $900 for the soft top edition? Thanks.

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2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE in Crimson Tintcoat.

Previous or other current Pontiac vehicles...
2003 Grand Am SE1 3.4L - Black
2008 G6 GT Coupe 3.5L - Silver
2002 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - Dark Tropic Teal
1998 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - White

The name of the car is Park Avenue. It is similar to a Lesabre though.
You could use it as a practice car but it also makes a great reliable cheap car. They can get pretty good gas mileage for their size too.
As for the soft top, that shouldn't even make a difference in value.

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-Ryan
2004 GTO....LS1, LSA supercharged 525whp, 6MT
96 SSEi...September 2010 COTM........GONE
04 GTP comp G.... December 2015 COTM........GONE
2013 Audi Allroad Quattro

1990 Was the last year of that being the Buick Electra, with the Park Avenue being listed as a trim level. At least that is how I have always seen it.

And around here any running driving car is worth $750 minimum, so at your pricepoint, you can't do much wrong. As always though try and get them down as much as possible, and be on the lookout for major issues

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~Randall~


1993 Buick Park Avenue - 197k - Some odds and ends done - Simply won't die
1994 Buick Regal - 78k - Bone stock - Always ready for a good kicking
1990 Oldsmobile 88 - Gone to a better place

Man that is cool! Honestly I'm a bigger fan of the Buicks and Oldsmobiles than the Pontiacs. I just never have come across a good deal on the Buicks or Olds.

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I can confirm, 1990 it was still an Electra. 1990 had trim options named Limited, Park Avenue, and Park Avenue Ultra

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The Fleet:
'93 SSEi - Twincharged + manual Build thread
'97 Camaro - Top swap
'05 STS - V8, AWD, her DD
'92 Trofeo - Fair weather DD
'99 Montana - top swap 3800
'04 Sierra 2500HD - LLY Duramax

Current project:
Something cool, trust me.

Upcoming projects:
'92 Bonneville SSE
'87 LeSabre T-type
'67 LeSabre

Gone to greener pastures:
'84 Sierra Classic - Twin turbo 3800
'97 LeSabre - Top swap

RIP:
'86 LeSabre - pictures
'93 SE - L67

Just to add to the info you've been given: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Park_Avenue

Thanks everybody!

I read that wiki article, and I can most likely confirm that it is an ultra park avenue, since it comes with everything that is limited to the park avenue ultra, except for the leather seats. Wood grain, (had) alloys, vinyl top, and power seats.

Gonna have to discuss it with my parents and work extra hard to get enough money from my next paycheck.

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2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE in Crimson Tintcoat.

Previous or other current Pontiac vehicles...
2003 Grand Am SE1 3.4L - Black
2008 G6 GT Coupe 3.5L - Silver
2002 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - Dark Tropic Teal
1998 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - White

This one pertains to the car.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Elec ... .80.931990

I don't think it's an ultra, because it would be badged as such.

For comparison, a known Ultra:
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f53/ ... ra-153842/

And Wiki:


I am thinking this is not one of them.

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~Randall~


1993 Buick Park Avenue - 197k - Some odds and ends done - Simply won't die
1994 Buick Regal - 78k - Bone stock - Always ready for a good kicking
1990 Oldsmobile 88 - Gone to a better place

Oh ok. I guess it's just a standard park avenue. Either way though, it is super nice and comfortable!! I have scheduled a test drive for it in about 40 mins. Will post again telling about how it runs and drives.

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2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE in Crimson Tintcoat.

Previous or other current Pontiac vehicles...
2003 Grand Am SE1 3.4L - Black
2008 G6 GT Coupe 3.5L - Silver
2002 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - Dark Tropic Teal
1998 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - White

I just drove it! It (not even kidding) starts better than my car. Brakes better than my car, and has less of a mushy gas pedal than my car!

Interior - I sat in and instantly was just relaxed. Those seats are incredibly comfortable!! Incredibly soft as well. Dash board is nearly perfect, just needs dusting. All power everything works, except the power windows need a little silicon to make them not squeak. Back seat was even nicer than the front, less wear.


Mechanically - starts up great, drives great, rides super great, and no lights on by the information center. Even if my body work doesn't go as planned, it would still make a great daily I think!



Anything notorious on these cars that I should look for? Thanks.

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2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE in Crimson Tintcoat.

Previous or other current Pontiac vehicles...
2003 Grand Am SE1 3.4L - Black
2008 G6 GT Coupe 3.5L - Silver
2002 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - Dark Tropic Teal
1998 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - White

Anything notorious to watch out for?! Not really. Window regulators can be slow, the tape and sliders get worn out and not really fast by design either. If you're in a rusty climate watch out for body panel rot, and not as common on the older H-body cars but subframe mount rot. The only other issue is that these older rear drum setups are very sensitive to rust. They need to be cleaned and inspected/readjusted annually for best performance.

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Boost addict


The Fleet:
'93 SSEi - Twincharged + manual Build thread
'97 Camaro - Top swap
'05 STS - V8, AWD, her DD
'92 Trofeo - Fair weather DD
'99 Montana - top swap 3800
'04 Sierra 2500HD - LLY Duramax

Current project:
Something cool, trust me.

Upcoming projects:
'92 Bonneville SSE
'87 LeSabre T-type
'67 LeSabre

Gone to greener pastures:
'84 Sierra Classic - Twin turbo 3800
'97 LeSabre - Top swap

RIP:
'86 LeSabre - pictures
'93 SE - L67

There is a couple of notorious odds and ends (abs, cam interrupter magnet, etc), but they are pretty obvious when there is an issue and no real deal breakers either
just keep to the forums as issues arise and we would be happy to help keep you on track

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~Randall~


1993 Buick Park Avenue - 197k - Some odds and ends done - Simply won't die
1994 Buick Regal - 78k - Bone stock - Always ready for a good kicking
1990 Oldsmobile 88 - Gone to a better place

Thanks everybody!

Now for the hard part - finding a place for it. My parents don't want it in our driveway, so it might sit out on the road away from our house for a while. I also don't have a for sure yet on if I can get it, and I won't have one until next week, since the title wont be in the mail until next Wednesday or so.


Thanks again everybody! Really appreciate your help.

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2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE in Crimson Tintcoat.

Previous or other current Pontiac vehicles...
2003 Grand Am SE1 3.4L - Black
2008 G6 GT Coupe 3.5L - Silver
2002 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - Dark Tropic Teal
1998 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - White

Well guys, while I was visiting New York City, the vehicle was sold. Oh well.


Looks like now I saving all of my money to buy the car I actually really want as a daily!

Thanks for your help and sorry for bugging you.

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2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE in Crimson Tintcoat.

Previous or other current Pontiac vehicles...
2003 Grand Am SE1 3.4L - Black
2008 G6 GT Coupe 3.5L - Silver
2002 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - Dark Tropic Teal
1998 Grand Prix SE 3.1L - White

Horrible Ending!!! Arghhhhhhh.

Seriously, I wish you good luck in finding a nice car.

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That's too bad.
Hope something else good comes along soon for you.