My brother bought a salvaged buick for $250 Never changed the oil, drove it for a year before spinning out in the snow and getting it stuck in a ditch. Got it out of the ditch and drove it across 3 states on the same tank of gas. That $250 car outlasted 2 of my vehicles.
bought one for 1000$...did no work.. she drove it 6 years...sold it for 550 $ in scrap. thats 75$ a year total costs . (except oil) got it for my GF...knew she wouldnt do shit to it...so i knew it had to be a tank. i was out of state whole time.
@@ezman100 its wacked..but in china,,they think changing the oil is some kinda of a scam..so almost no one ever dose it. any vehicle more then 3-4 years old is a total POS ...lol. even ones that are 3-4. but something used and the oil in it is undoubtedly the original stuff,,and your lucky if they even ever added any more.
I bought a LeSabre in a weird financial time, and it ended up being the most reliable car I've ever owned. Old Buicks aren't lookers, but they're absolutely amazing to drive on long distances.
I can't agree more. We bought our 99 LeSabre in 2008, and got another 9 years out of her before we laid her to rest. Aside from a fuel pump, brake lines and the engine mounts going at the end, never let us down, most reliable car we've ever owned. You can see a video of her on my channel. Now we have a '94 Roadmaster - incomparable ride, V8 Power, Luxury AND economy, yes you can have it all when engineers do it right. Guess I'm a Buick man!...:o) Cheers! Bellarmine
Andre McGee I bet most of us who tuned in had an experience with a Park Ave. As far as the younger tuners go, their Papa, Grandma, Aunt Minnie, Uncle Jo, some senior in the family, hauled them around in one. I bet Madea is gonna upgrade from her Cadillac to a Park Ave. I can see her running from the police now😂😂😂
@Cuthbert Bracegirdle I don’t understand what is with all the heat with liking your own comments. You are allowed to do so, just how the president can vote for himself. So be gone and I’m going to like my own comment.
My dad drove one of these for years as the family beater. I drove an 01 Camaro while I was in college. I had to get the clutch replaced on the Camaro, so dad let me borrow the Park Avenue while the Camaro was getting the new clutch. I couldn’t believe how much fun that car was to drive, it really had a ton of power and the ride was incredible! When it came time for us to swap cars again, we both wanted to keep each other’s rides 😂
As a father of a 15 year old I find myself hunting for her first car. The ex pointed at a Kia Sportage for $3900 (um no) and saw a Jeep Grand Cherokee but with 200k and $4k, not so much. So I have both the ex and my daughter talked into a 3800 car regardless of the brand for around $2000 and have 6 options so far. Thank you again for reminding me of the awesome that is Buick!
@@okas425 Toyota Camry is what we ended up getting her. We did take a 2003 Regal for a ride and she did like it. But closer inspection the holes underneath and through the unibody sealed its fate with us.
Why’d you have to make a video. The whole reason these are cheap is because people my age think these cars are lame... now more people are gonna realize how sweet they are lol
My wife and I just bought a 2004 Buick LeSabre with 73000 original miles one previous owner for $3900. Your video inspired us to get an older low mileage Buick. Thanks Hoovie! ☺☺☺☺☺
I miss this car era, Clould feeling suspensions, Column Shifters, V8 or V6, Chrome everywhere, Big Size, pillowed seats, Bench seats. I want really bad a Mercury Grand Marquis 1998 (Im 19 years old and i like this boats so much!!!)
A 1992 Buick park avenue I bought for $500 was one of my best purchases ever. Sure it was filled with drugs from the previous owner, but it had dual climate control and felt like a couch!
Officer: Your car seems to be riding low in the back. Trunk’s big enough to hold six bodies - mind if I take a look? Dexter: No need, sir. It’s only collapsed air ride.
Yes, inspecting the undercarriage and lower body panels is important, and there are actually some really poor design aspects to these like the steering-fluid pumps and access that can cost a significant amount of money to get replaced if they fail. My wife worked at a Buick dealership and the percentage sold that required multiple visits to the shop for repair soon after was ridiculous. They should definitely be cheap.
My old coworker drove and traded a new Buick every two years. Living room furniture on wheels. Now an extinct species in Toronto, as this is the only major NA city to use pure salt on winter streets.
Hazztech 'hey I have this functional vehicle which is now old enough to be considered a classic car' 'ok heres $1,200 and we'll make sure it is properly destroyed so that nobody else can use it'
@@KingHalbatorix so? no, a beat beat up Ford expedition is not a "classic" you imbecile. 1200 is exactly what it was worth. And by the way, a new car is almost always going to be better than an old one, and more importantly massively more fuel efficient, WHICH WAS THE POINT.
I’m a 16 year old male turning 17 and just got my first job at McDonald’s I always wanted pickup truck but thinking about it I might go for this thanks for the tip also I just subbed
Lavar balls son Keep in mind that there's a lot to go wrong in them, and that gas costs add up. You won't get over 20mpg. After 50k miles that's almost 4000$ more than something that gets 30mpg. My Buick had a ton of issues. When I gave up on it the Toyota that replaced it has thoroughly payed itself off.
Lavar balls son A full 18 gallon tank lasts for 4 days, low quality transmission and torque converter. I had a 2003 Buick park Avenue ultra. I took proper care and drove slowly. However the torque converter and transmission failed at 170k miles. Got rid of it and got a toyota celica gt. I couldnt be happier. 27mpg, accelerates twice as fast with a 1.8L vs the 3.8L supercharged. It now has 189k miles. Had to only change oil so far. :)
Enayet Khan News flash Most transmissions fail between 150k and 250k. Those had decent transmissions. If you drive with a lead foot, or live in hilly areas, any transmission will likely fail around 170k.
droopmodMRC i bought the car with 150k miles on it. It was from Michigan. Maybe the previous owner drove it rough. The car was really good in all other aspects to be honest. And also maybe that specific car had faulty parts in it.
We're at this point of car youtube videos, where you don't care about some new Bugati or some Bentley SUV, but you're hella interested in watchin a video about some 2004 Aztec or a 1996 Buick, because you get to have a fresh look of the modern person to something that used to be considered lame some 10 years ago, and that's more interesting than watching another Lamborghini review.
John Teslov I’m not from the states so I don’t relate much to the brands, but what you’ve said is true, looking at all these older cars are indeed more interesting, so nostalgic.
Raven James well news flash real world alert: not everybody wants to own a Bugatti or a Lamborghini or a Bentley nor do they have the finances to afford them cars and for a majority of the people in this world those cars are out of the question. So we instead it cars like these that are still good and still got plenty of years left in them. Plus we don't have to pay the ridiculous insurance that comes along with those kind of cars and have the social stigma that goes with it as well and for me I don't want to be seen as of uptight prick or a jerk. And for one thing the Aztec is not a bad vehicle I've been in them and they're smooth driving and handling and so is the Oldsmobile Bravada. And the Buick Park Avenue Ultra. As well as the Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham great cars and so as well as the Chevrolet Cavalier and the Pontiac Sunfire and the GMC Typhoon.
That's because anybody can afford an old Buick, but nobody can afford a new Lambo. Who gives a shit about the newest bazillion dollar sports car review if the common man will never drive it.
My first car was a 2000 Buick Century that my grandparents gave to me. I actually liked the car. It rides very smooth and was super comfortable. It handled like a boat but I never felt unsafe. The transmission was also very slushy but remember the target audience was older people for the most part. It wasn’t a race car by any means, but it was a fantastic cruiser on the highway, especially on long commutes. The interior was plain and basic but didn’t feel super cheap. It was also dead silent inside the cabin even at high speeds. It got decent gas mileage and I haven’t had too many major problems. I did have to replace all of the speakers, radio, the horn, flush the coolant system, replace the driver-rear brake line, replace front wheel bearings and front left sway bar and suspension system as well as the bumper and driver front fender (someone hit the car). I still have it as a backup car just in case. I feel like it is a good commuter car. It is more comfortable than a Camry or a Civic.
Old buicks are the best. Loved my 2000 LeSabre with the 3800 v6. Great comfy cruiser car that did the job and was easy to maintain. I thought it looked nice. I like the park avenue also as well as the Gen 2 park Ave.
All good except for peole who actually give a crap about safety standards. You know, like side bags, and a cabin that isn't eager to pancake you at 45 mph?
I own a 99 Park Avenue Ultra with over 250k miles on it. I love it! Always called Buicks the working class Cadillac. My 30 yr old son has a La Sabre that fits his 6'3" frame comfortably. The only money I've had to put into it in the last 5 years is new tires and a MAF sensor. 3800 Supercharge motor runs so smooth you can't tell it's on til I gun it! Sound system is awesome, heated seats and climate control a/c, vanity mirrors and CPU in instrument panel readings work for me like a secretary. I've owned Cadillacs and other Buicks but the Ultra is my favorite.
My son started out with one of these and let his brother drive it during high school after the older one went to college. They both loved it. When I realized I needed something softer than my MINI Cooper S (super charged) because my old body couldn't take the firm suspension any more, I remembered the Park Avenue. I ended up with a 2007 Lacrosse with an un-blown v-6, but the ride and seats with all the supports were there and my back is so much better. You are so right about these cars. I'm looking for a second as my bacup car it is so good.
This was the first car I ever drove. I loved that thing, because it was a tank, and the torque steer was hilarious. I'll be honest...I wouldn't mind finding one and having it just to have a classic boat.
Caleb Miller me too. Mine didn't torque steer much as far as I recall. Granted, mine had the Gran Touring Suspension package, which made her handle pretty well for a boat! I miss it a lot.
see when i saw the title of the vid i was expecting some broken paint faded messed up one the ones u see on craigslist for like $400 but im actually surprised how clean this is almost looks showroom new
Super Charged4life I bought A 2001 saturn SL for 1400 and it replaced a 1996 accord wagon. Saturn's are totaly underrated cars I call it and the revised ions a best kept secrets, all mine does is burn oil at 167k miles
I completely agree. They are underrated old reliable tanks. I love mine. My first car was a 90 LeSabre and currently I own a 95 supercharged Buick Riviera.
I had both a 94 and 95 supercharged Park Avenue as well as a 95 supercharged Riviera. All were good reliable cars that were fun yet comfy. I miss my 94 Ultra the most, however, because it was all black and was the only car like it in my neighborhood.
Yes, park aves are great cars. Had a 97 blue on blue ultra. The transmission ended up failing at a time when I didn't have the funds to replace it so I had to let her go :(. Its amazing how cheap these cars are. So much for the money.
I own new in 1992 Buick Park Avenue. It was a very good car. Zero issues with the car. I still drive a new Buick it's not the same. In my opinion only. Thank you
Great video! You reminded me about everything I absolutely loved about my 1996 LeSabre. My dad picked that car out for me when I was 16, and...I cried when I saw it. Not happy tears, either - I thought it was so ugly. I was angry when I got into the driver's seat - but by the time we got home, my attitude had completely changed. It was comfortable to sit in and drive, and it had so much power despite looking like...that! I kept that car for 11 years and honestly still sometimes regret selling it. My mid tier modern sedan doesn't handle half as well and is way fussier to maintain.
My friend got one when she was 20 and loved it. There were a few small broken things here and there, but it was a decently powered couch on wheels that actually rides really nice. Good luck in your search!
Hoovy is incorrect. If you are broke in ANY age group don't buy a car with unneeded luxuries such as power windows, air ride suspension and a V6! Buy a car with manual windows, manual seats, and a 4 CYLINDER! It is better on gas and there is less to break. Then again, I don't think Hoovy would expect many people to take his advice, as he frequently admits to being an idiot.
See I disagree. My first car was an 91 Mercury Grand Marquis. Power Everything. It was a pleasant place to be. Sure, some of it was broken, or eventually broke, but I learned how to fix some of it, and I learned to just deal with the rest of it being broken. And here is the real kicker. You Cant BUY those cars cheap anymore. According to auto trader, the cheapest car with under 100k miles is a loaded '03 Buick ($1200). The cheapest 'classically' cheap car, a 2006 Nissan Ultima (which is still power everything) is $3,300. Ask me which one Id want to drive every day?
Best cheap car I ever owned. I has a 1991and 1995 and I took them both to nearly three hundred thousand miles. and the killing part is that they both were running when I got rid of them. They both had broken axels. when can be repaired for less then 200 bucks.
Gotta love the old 3800 GM cars. I had a normally aspirated Park Avenue, and the thing would sometimes read 999 (KILOMETERS!!) to empty. That's phenomenal fuel economy from a fairly large V6. And, like you said, parts were so cheap. Not that anything ever broke. It really is a smart buy for someone looking for a cheap car.
As an owner of a 96 Buick Roadmaster I agree. These things are TANKS! Mine has the LT1 V8 (not a V6 like every other buick!) and is RWD. Its the biggest sleeper car ever, but it sure does drink gasoline!
Kal El i agree, with the air ride it feels like a cloud! Before 94 the roadmaster had a 5L v8, and it was a snail. Later ones still werent fast, but its plenty power for a 19 yr old guy haha
@Beardio U right bro, i live in the city where every corner has a stop sign or a light, therefore i dont go that fast, & i drive locally, nothing far at all... When the engine temp starts to look like its inclining past the 3 qtr mark i turn the car off for a good minute, but usually it will stay in the mid level temp.
The one repair that you may need more than once (if you have the 3.8) on your way to 300,000 miles is the intake plenum that tends to slightly melt and dump antifreeze into the cylinders. Plastic plenums...an idea we could maybe have lived without.
Im on my second 3800 Series 2 supercharged car. Very reliable drive train if you leave them mostly stock. Otherwise the transmission becomes unhappy. Ive never been stranded by either. Body rot is what takes them out up here in the north east.
Ryan Burke they do get some rest I'll make that but they don't get it like the bonneville's for the gtp's where the Rockers are completely gone floorboards about to fall out when you're rolling down the road you feel a really major draft and if you live in a cold climate Things become smaller when speed increases Buick did use different paint primer clear coat that's the reason why they don't rust out and then normal common areas like a GTP Bonneville
My experience was first with an 01 GTP. 152k miles and rotted rockers. I live in New Hampshire and work on Massachusetts. I drove the 01 GTP to 180k and replaced it with an 03 GTP with 117k miles. I am again suffering from rocker rot almost 4 years later and 143k miles. The Grand Prix and Bonneville definitely get extra body cladding that holds the road salts. Luckily ive avoided the rear shock tower rot from the addition of plastic wheel well liners in 99 or 00. And they figured out the gas door rot. Probably also helped by the fender liners. I also dont dislike the 97+ Park Ave Ultra. I dont find them as "bubbly" as he says. And I definitely wouldnt mind a Riviera. Of course the gearing isnt the same as the GTP or Regal GS but still a damn tank.
Ryan Burke Same in Ohio growing up 🙄 . Perfectly good cars robbed of years and six figures worth of mileage due to rust. Thanking God every day I escaped to the 🌵
I had a 1999 Grand Prix gt and blow 2 3800 after the second one I just I got rid of it, bought a 1994 ford probe se with 78k miles on it couldn't be happier, still miss my prix here in there
Vankicks Did you have the plastic intake gasket and egr stovepipe addressed on your engines? This is what typically causes hydro lock and premature 3800 series ii death
I would absolutely tune in to a series about the Buick. I love love love this car, Tyler. This is one of the coolest cars on your channel, it has a weird allure on me, you gotta make more videos on it, man!
My dad had a twin to this car. I loved that little license plate slot. Had fun asking my kids to change plates on it. And asking them to fill up the tank on my '56 Nomad & my '58 Impala. It's like handing a millennial a rotary telephone and asking them to make a call..... Love to stump them!
My 2000 Buick Park Avenue is the best first car I could ask for, I absolutely love it, $800 from my Grandma and I'm off to the races. I'm going to modify the exaust just because a Grampa car with an obnoxious exhaust will be hillarious. The Mustangs from the early 90s were 4 cylinders and these old Buicks got more horsepower😂😂
Yep that 3800 V6 was one of the best engines GM ever made. Reliable and inexpensive to maintain with just the right amount of power and great fuel economy for a large V6 engine. Sadly they discontinued them in 2008 because they were too good and they weren't making any money in repairs off of them lol. 😂😂😂😂
@@joshuamartindale868 The only 'problem' with the 3800 engines is that they usually outlast the car. (Not uncommon to log 250K-350K miles on one if it's well maintained.)
My first car is a 2000 Buick Century and I absolute love it. It was a hand me down from my grandma with only 58k miles. I've put nearly 75000 miles on it with no issues, just normal wear parts. Even after all those miles and getting into an accidental that bent the radiator and engine cradle, it ran and drove like nothing one it got bent back into place. I took it on 3 road trips, once from Michigan to Indiana and twice from Michigan to Tennessee, all with no problems. These Buicks aren't without some issues tho: theres the plastic intake gasket issue that plagued the 3.1s, 3.4s, and even 3.8s, as well as the weak 4T65E transmission with shifting issues. However, these are all fairly cheap fixable issues that once dealt with these cars are dead reliable: replacement intake gaskets are now aluminum and a $40 shift kit from amazon solves the transmission shifting problem.
I have always loved comfortable old people cars for the various reasons that you mentioned. I personally have a thing for Oldsmobiles... may they RIP! :(
Yo I feel you on the Olds love.... 1999 Eighty-Eight LS first car and I love it. Changed the oil, tires and repaired the front bumper all by myself, god I love that thing
GarageNextDoor I've had one and they are cool cars. I received so many positive compliments from both younger and older people. The supercharged engine certainly added to the cool factor!
One quirk with these cars is the glitchy way they drive through the front glass window of a strip mall business after confusing the break and gas pedals. With the turn signal flashing.
Now the prices on these cars are going to go up thanks to this video! My first car was an 84 Buick Century. It was clean, comfortable, had ice cold air, plush interior, and whitewalls!
My buddy has 2 of these. Hoovie is right. These Buicks, (and the Grand Marquis, imho) are the best used - car deals ever. And no one knows this. Everyone I know thinks they're being clever wanting a used Toyota or Honda, and they pay top dollar for a worn out POS, because thats all they can afford. But these Buicks are better because they are super durable, comfortable and CHEAP.
the problem is that Toyota and Honda has good resale value.. they do make cars that last and as soon as people got wise to this the resale value shot up like a politician on viagra... the thing with Buick, old Cadillac and Lincoln is that old people bought them and most old people know how to take care of cars where as nowadays someone who is a non car guy may buy a new car and never change the oil or do any maintenance until he/she sell the car to buy a new one (these old Buicks wouldn't survive that).... a friend of mine was going to buying a used Prius to get to work and back, the car had had 150k miles and owner "changed the oil every year" (the car was 4yrs you do the math) also never changed plugs (i was amazed it was still going) and tires was changed... this is why Toyota used a timing chain for the engine, they know the type of people that would be buying their cars... lol
hmshyperion You're right! The Grand Marquis/Crown Vic twins are reliable as well. Police dept in my home city still have a few Crown Vics in their fleet.
hmshyperion For me it was always about car per dollar spent. I’m a cash guy, always will be (financiers don’t need my help getting rich 😉), and to this vid’s point, you get WAY more for your money with one of these than some 4cyl lawnmower cloth seat Camry or Accord. Breakdown? 🤷♂️ I have a father who took the time to teach me how to fix everything that could possibly go wrong with a well-maintained Buick V6 car. 🙏
Watched this video in January 2018. Bought a well preserved 1992 Park Avenue a year later here in Germany. Best car I've owned so far and great to work on! Thanks, Hoovie
I just recently bought a 99 lesaber and put a whole lot of classic chrome car parts on it and i felt like it was the baddest car in the world definitely made for smokers me and my friends hotbox it and use all 4 ash trays in the car (center, passenger door, both rear doors) unfortunately i got into an accident about a week ago and bent the front end a bit but it took it like a champ and its still running strong the radiator was a beast no leaks or anything still i highly recommend buicks to anyone looking for a good reliable car for cheap
Growing up on a used car dealership, I have driven and been in so many of these cars. Every edition GM made I’ve driven, and I absolutely love them. I have an unhealthy attraction to so called “grandpa” cars. But damn, they’re so much more comfortable and luxurious to drive than other European cars of the same class. These kinds of cars will never be topped in my heart.
Yeah, the panther platform is what those cars are, the ford crown vic, mercury grand marquise, and Lincoln town car. They are all the same car essentially and many of the parts especially with the mercury and ford are interchangable, also junk yards are full of old crown vics from cab companies, police departments, and rental companies so there is a huge supply of cheap used parts. The problem is the genie is out of the bottle on the panther platform and how good they are so their value and therefore prices have gone up. When it comes to maintenance the crown vic is a cheaper option than the Buick which didn't sell in nearly as large of numbers. Also the 3800 V6 is a really good engine but did have problems with blown head gaskets which lead to engine knocks and warped valves, it was not a problem of design, but the result of owners not looking at the users manuel and putting water in the radiator when low on coolient during summer months, with most cars this isn't a problem since it isn't winter but with the 3800 you had to use the manufactured recommended anti-freeze for coolient because water would turn the rubber used in the head gaskets into a sludge that would collect in the oil and sludge up the valves causing the head gasket to blow and the valves to warp. Make sure to get the engine on any 3800 looked at to make sure this had not happened, if it is properly maintained the 3800 is a good motor.
Hey Hoovie, you are totally right. I've had my Buick for 11 years, bought used, with 40,000 miles. I have a playlist of most of my repairs too, easy to work on!
This is a riot I'm a broke millennial 25 year old single mom who just bought a used buick from an old man and it is in immaculate shape and I freaking love it it was a steal. And I never thought I'd say it since growing up my grandfather only drove buicks and like u said I thought they were old lady cars .. I've never been so happy to be wrong.
As a millennial driver of a 99 LeSabre still going strong at 170k miles I absolutely love this video. Almost as much as I love my LeSabre and its amazing volume knob and the incessant beeping of the climate control.
I bought one with 110,000 miles, I got the transmission rebuilt at around 170,000 miles and I drove it with no major problems up to 285,000 miles and the only reason I got rid of it was because some idiot broke into it and vandalized its dashboard after they could not find anything valuable in it.
21 years old, and my next car will most definitely be a Buick. I'm digging the 08-09 Lucerne CXL AWD. Cheap to buy, reliable, easy to maintain 3800 motor.
I'm still loving my '03 Century with only 114k miles. Had to replace the head/intake gaskets, window regulators, high/low beam switch, but its like riding on a cloud, with 30mpg! I only hope to find a good used Ultra someday.
I've got as high as 32 mpg cruising the freeway in my 1998 Park Avenue..... at 80-85 mph! You simply MUST use the cruise control if you don't want to get a ticket in one of these smooth riders!
This is what my parents have owned for the past 45 years. I really like the "noise and smell" guide. My mother was always reporting new noises and "funny smells" to my brother and I, and wanted us to try to fix them. Buick has tried to attract younger buyers for years, but with only limited success.
This is an awesome video. I picked up a clean as hell '92 Park Avenue Base with only 82K original miles on it in '15. Fell in love with it. Plus, the air ride suspension in the rear still works, mostly.. It has surely had its fair share of quirky problems, but I absolute love the beast.
I love the Park Ave ultra!!! 😍😍😍The ultras are so damn rare though! Hey if you really want to enjoy driving that Buick. Put a cold air intake on it. You’ll have the biggest smile on your face hearing that blow whine. 😁
I agree with you that and Pontiac Grand Prix GTP'S are getting harder to come by as well. I hope to find one soon to replace my boring ass, money pit because of a rebuilt title Honda Accord.
I have a 1994 LeSabre which I bought brand new in 10/94. I bought this car when I was in my mid-30s and still have it. It now has 180k miles and I have to say, of the 20 or so cars that I have owned, this car is one of the very best! I am now in my 60s and my 1994 LeSabre will last longer than I will. 😉
People like you...are worth caring for. I'm 19 and had the usual "Hey I'm a teen with a cool car." phase, but now I phased out after having a Mustang...I want a Lesabre now, around the 1994 to 2004 age. Mad respect for people like you.
My 2012 Buick was 8500, 131,000 miles, and was a 'garage car' from the dealership which meant it had no issues and it barely had any scratches and the inside cosmetically had no issues and all the internal buttons work perfectly, the key fob works perfectly, the drive is hella smooth...Like there IS NO ISSUES...and it was pretty affordable and I'm 17 and I'm paying for it by myself(my first car) the dealership upgraded the tires...it has the V6 engine 3.6L, premium 1 model,6 speed shift
My first car was a 1996 Buick LeSabre wow I got it for free from my dad because it was his old car it only left me on the side of the road twice once because it was really really cold out and I was a new driver and left the gas cap off moisture got inside and when I finally put the gas cap back on and it started to sputter and died and the second time it needed a a water pump. Those good old 3.8 L engines are quite reliable and somewhat powerful for a car like that and every once in a while you’ll come across a supercharged model a lot of them are extremely comfortable and come with a lot of bells and whistles for cars of that era yet again I agree with you 100 percent
WOW, I am so glad to see this review. I have been talking about old Buicks being a great value for years and everyone (But those who have bought one!) laugh. But the cream of the crop is the 1993 - 1996 Roadmaster with the 5.7L LT-1 V8. Those big V8 rear wheel drive Buicks are super reliable, quite powerful and have an amazingly smooth ride. The LT-1 is actually superior to the V6 in reliability.
The Buick Roadmaster Wagon and Sedan are almost as powerful as their Chevrolet Caprice Wagon/Caprice/Caprice Classic/Impala SS/9C1 cousins, archangele1.
they actually are pretty close in estimated mileage believe it or not. I had a roadmaster and I would average about 26-28mpg on the highway at a steady 65mph. I just got 32mpg in my 92 lesabre this past weekend going 65mph. Nowhere was this car ever rated or estimated for that. It's all about how fast you drive. The v8 could probably pull 30mpg if you kept it at 60-62mph I really think the EPA's estimated mileage for highway is based on 75mph, which I see no reason to drive that fast. I will literally get passed by the same truck on the interstate numerous times. Why?? They have to stop for gas every town because they are going 80mph. So at the end of the day we end up at the same destination at the same time. Driving faster than 65 doesn't get you to your destination any quicker. All it does is cost you more money.
I’ve got a 98 century custom. I knew it was basic compared to the PA I just never realized how much more basic it is! Got it for $500 with 34,000 miles, added some aftermarket fluid filtration systems, and it’s not had any issues AT ALL 3 years later. It has the less powerful 3.1 6 but still has a little pep in its step. 30mpg hwy miles can’t complain. My 94 Town Car gets around 19 but it is built more like a traditional luxury car - lots of tech, digital shit, climate control, comfort control, rwd, grease fittings and joints. It’s a lot more to maintain and I really enjoy the simplicity of my good ol Buick!
I cannot express how much I love those Buick PAUs. Unless they changed up the wheels for '96, the Ultra should have a turbine style alloy wheel. In any case, I adore this car and it looks to be in fantastic condition. Please take care of it.
u are right austin99etc. we had a black 96 with the turbines wheels. also missing is the rear seat vanity mirrors, although that could be a delete bc this one has a sunroof. i inherited that car and put over 200k on it.
Sunroof cars didnt come with vanity mirrors, and the wheels on this car are from a base Park Ave, the offered the 15" with large center cap and the 16" grand touring
Only the Gran Touring package had the turbine alloy wheels. The base suspension package and the Dynaride package had hubcaps. Mine had the Gran Touring Package and the turbine wheels, which really made the car look nice.
h2wntsu yep. That's how both my 94 and 95 Ultras were. Sunroof and Gran Touring package with no rear vanity mirrors, which didn't bother me. After all, I was the only one who drove it and I hardly had anyone ride in the back.
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I’m 76 yrs old and love my LeSabre and taking naps.
You’re not alone. I’m under half that, but love my Buick and naps also. I could even nap in my Buick with the smooshy seats. 😆
My parents owned one, a blue one. I really enjoyed sitting in the back
@@TheJournalCEO hell man, I'll be thirty in a few weeks and recently bought a 2017 Lacrosse and couldn't be happier!!
Im 17 and i got a buick too
You’re 19, bro.
Buick - The car that impressed no one...until they went on a road trip with you.
Jay Tubbs so true!
Jay Tubbs same with my older lexus haha
Jay Tubbs like riding on a cloud
That is the Buick Roadmaster!
It masters roads!
My brother bought a salvaged buick for $250
Never changed the oil, drove it for a year before spinning out in the snow and getting it stuck in a ditch. Got it out of the ditch and drove it across 3 states on the same tank of gas. That $250 car outlasted 2 of my vehicles.
Thanks for this feedback on this very great car!
bought one for 1000$...did no work.. she drove it 6 years...sold it for 550 $ in scrap. thats 75$ a year total costs . (except oil) got it for my GF...knew she wouldnt do shit to it...so i knew it had to be a tank. i was out of state whole time.
not changing the oil is the stupidest thing someone could do
@@ezman100 its wacked..but in china,,they think changing the oil is some kinda of a scam..so almost no one ever dose it. any vehicle more then 3-4 years old is a total POS ...lol. even ones that are 3-4. but something used and the oil in it is undoubtedly the original stuff,,and your lucky if they even ever added any more.
Holy crap haha
I bought a LeSabre in a weird financial time, and it ended up being the most reliable car I've ever owned. Old Buicks aren't lookers, but they're absolutely amazing to drive on long distances.
My LeSabre looks fly as hell to me. But I also love all things 90s and it's a 95
I got a regal ls it has 147,000 still goes great no issues
I disagree. They look gangster as hell. Total old man cars. But they're not trying to be anything else.
@@willcarlton3906 my bud the other day called mine a grandma car lmaooo
I can't agree more. We bought our 99 LeSabre in 2008, and got another 9 years out of her before we laid her to rest. Aside from a fuel pump, brake lines and the engine mounts going at the end, never let us down, most reliable car we've ever owned. You can see a video of her on my channel. Now we have a '94 Roadmaster - incomparable ride, V8 Power, Luxury AND economy, yes you can have it all when engineers do it right. Guess I'm a Buick man!...:o) Cheers! Bellarmine
"Who the hell is gonna tune in for a gold Buick?" As of the writing of this comment, over 60,000 of us.
Andre McGee I bet most of us who tuned in had an experience with a Park Ave. As far as the younger tuners go, their Papa, Grandma, Aunt Minnie, Uncle Jo, some senior in the family, hauled them around in one. I bet Madea is gonna upgrade from her Cadillac to a Park Ave. I can see her running from the police now😂😂😂
Absolutely.
Agree
Uhhhhh... me?!
And now over half a million :3
I like all US full size luxury cars from the 90's and before.
yeah they dont make them like they used to.
@Cuthbert Bracegirdle u probably like ours lol
The late 70s early 80s boxy ones were so ugly tho
@Cuthbert Bracegirdle
I don’t understand what is with all the heat with liking your own comments. You are allowed to do so, just how the president can vote for himself. So be gone and I’m going to like my own comment.
This may sound dumb, but this car is literally one of my dream cars.
My dad drove one of these for years as the family beater. I drove an 01 Camaro while I was in college. I had to get the clutch replaced on the Camaro, so dad let me borrow the Park Avenue while the Camaro was getting the new clutch. I couldn’t believe how much fun that car was to drive, it really had a ton of power and the ride was incredible! When it came time for us to swap cars again, we both wanted to keep each other’s rides 😂
I wasn’t expecting that volume knob to move, that’s cool
Jonhy Marquez I had a Pioneer stereo back in the ‘90s that did that when you used the remote.
Jonhy Marquez if you move the knob manually do the steering wheel buttons move?
Igniz not hardly dumbass
Right lmaoo
I'd tune into a series of gold Buick videos
I see these cars everywhere where I live. There is TWO on my street alone. Buick is highly under rated.
The Bad Guy it’s just a gm
Hell yeah. Down here in Australia we got the 3800 V6 in rear wheel drive platform Commodores. The supercharged ones rock!
The Engine is very reliable and strong!
My grandpa has owned 3. He had a 1994 park avenue. Never let him down
@@kamdaddypurp3341 sounds like something a ford peasant would say
As a father of a 15 year old I find myself hunting for her first car. The ex pointed at a Kia Sportage for $3900 (um no) and saw a Jeep Grand Cherokee but with 200k and $4k, not so much. So I have both the ex and my daughter talked into a 3800 car regardless of the brand for around $2000 and have 6 options so far. Thank you again for reminding me of the awesome that is Buick!
She will hate you if you get her a Buick
@@okas425 Toyota Camry is what we ended up getting her. We did take a 2003 Regal for a ride and she did like it. But closer inspection the holes underneath and through the unibody sealed its fate with us.
@@Caladuun good choice, far less trips to the mechanic
@@okas425 depends the v6 automatic transmission is garbage and costs more than the car
Yeah a big hell no to the Kia
Why’d you have to make a video. The whole reason these are cheap is because people my age think these cars are lame... now more people are gonna realize how sweet they are lol
Nah.
im from texas and ppl love these...we love buicks period down here just like cadis
Trust me nobody under 60 would be caught dead driving this thing
Don't worry we still do
I'm 47, I'll take one.. if the wife would let me
My wife and I just bought a 2004 Buick LeSabre with 73000 original miles one previous owner for $3900. Your video inspired us to get an older low mileage Buick. Thanks Hoovie! ☺☺☺☺☺
@chief tp original engine and transmission.
Good deal!
Do you have a update on how those old Buicks are doing ?
Update?
Update
I miss this car era, Clould feeling suspensions, Column Shifters, V8 or V6, Chrome everywhere, Big Size, pillowed seats, Bench seats.
I want really bad a Mercury Grand Marquis 1998 (Im 19 years old and i like this boats so much!!!)
JOZEZAZO HD this car is one of the uglist of the era
Vincent Affatati at least it is part of the era
This era of cars is why all cars nowadays are fwd with small engines
Yeeh bring back this cool American full size sedans!!!
My 60 year old dad also wants a grand marquis
Most comfortable car ever, and 3800 was actually exciting to take down the turnpike. These cars are so under appreciated.
A 1992 Buick park avenue I bought for $500 was one of my best purchases ever. Sure it was filled with drugs from the previous owner, but it had dual climate control and felt like a couch!
Today, Mr. Spaghetti talks about a '90's luxury car he bought for a steal from a drug user. Wait...
Selling the drugs probably made the car free.
Kevin Davis oh look another lame spaghetti joke
+Todd Medium Wellington III Oh look another irony impaired individual.
Keep the drugs and sell the land yacht.
That volume knob was actually cool as Frick
daniel escobedo looks like someone cast a spell on that knob
a lot of older stereos with remotes did this too
daniel escobedo you said a bad word I am afraid I have to ask you to leave my Christian Minecraft server.
'True That' ...but admittedly, it's way cool or would one say today, "sic"?
The pillow-top seats actually made me wanna get a Park Avenue, so the volume knob furthered my lust for one 😂
Drag race it against Doug's bumper to bumper warranty e63 amg wagon
CLUB JDM they aren't that fast
They run like 14-15's stock.
Justin, I would like to introduce you to a fellow named sarcasm.
CLUB JDM has
Justin LaBarge Did you watch the video? He beat an Audi R8 and a Porsche 911 and if I remember correctly he ran low 13s and high 12s.
I got a 1995 Buick Regal Limited with 65,000 miles for $1800... Car is a literally a tank and still gets around 20mpg
You lucky ducky
Im buying my grandpas 95 park avenue ultra this week. it still gets 29 on the highway, even though i do need to cough up money for 93 lol
I drive a 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora and this thing is so unbelievably comfortable
Literally a tank.... Until you find out how trashy 90's safety standards were.
Awesome deal. Very lucky.
Officer: Your car seems to be riding low in the back. Trunk’s big enough to hold six bodies - mind if I take a look?
Dexter: No need, sir. It’s only collapsed air ride.
W. Bush 😜Dexter 😜
Grandpa used to run 'shine in it officer, took its toll on the air ride. (Praying the officer doesn't ask to look in the trunk.)
The official car of 500 dollars obo on Craigslist
500 OBO if real high miles or roached out.
@@seththomas9105 what do obo?
@@ath1917 Or Best Offer. Cheers.
Lmao!!!
Its cheaper if you buy cars in pubilc auctions never buy cars in dealerships i mean stealerships
Rust has claimed many in salt states
Yes, inspecting the undercarriage and lower body panels is important, and there are actually some really poor design aspects to these like the steering-fluid pumps and access that can cost a significant amount of money to get replaced if they fail. My wife worked at a Buick dealership and the percentage sold that required multiple visits to the shop for repair soon after was ridiculous. They should definitely be cheap.
I lost mine to rust. Such a shame. The engine was good for another billion miles.
yeap GM fuel and breaklines of that area are Garbage
My old coworker drove and traded a new Buick every two years. Living room furniture on wheels.
Now an extinct species in Toronto, as this is the only major NA city to use pure salt on winter streets.
toyoscio rust is weight reduction
Many of these beauties got consumed by the cash for clunkers scam.
Same with a few classic 60s era cars and many more
Fuck obama
"scam" literally in what way was that a scam.
Hazztech 'hey I have this functional vehicle which is now old enough to be considered a classic car'
'ok heres $1,200 and we'll make sure it is properly destroyed so that nobody else can use it'
@@KingHalbatorix so? no, a beat beat up Ford expedition is not a "classic" you imbecile. 1200 is exactly what it was worth. And by the way, a new car is almost always going to be better than an old one, and more importantly massively more fuel efficient, WHICH WAS THE POINT.
I’m a 16 year old male turning 17 and just got my first job at McDonald’s I always wanted pickup truck but thinking about it I might go for this thanks for the tip also I just subbed
Lavar balls son
Keep in mind that there's a lot to go wrong in them, and that gas costs add up. You won't get over 20mpg.
After 50k miles that's almost 4000$ more than something that gets 30mpg.
My Buick had a ton of issues. When I gave up on it the Toyota that replaced it has thoroughly payed itself off.
Geoffrey Vonbargen true true thank for the information man 👊
Lavar balls son A full 18 gallon tank lasts for 4 days, low quality transmission and torque converter. I had a 2003 Buick park Avenue ultra. I took proper care and drove slowly. However the torque converter and transmission failed at 170k miles. Got rid of it and got a toyota celica gt. I couldnt be happier. 27mpg, accelerates twice as fast with a 1.8L vs the 3.8L supercharged. It now has 189k miles. Had to only change oil so far. :)
Enayet Khan News flash Most transmissions fail between 150k and 250k. Those had decent transmissions. If you drive with a lead foot, or live in hilly areas, any transmission will likely fail around 170k.
droopmodMRC i bought the car with 150k miles on it. It was from Michigan. Maybe the previous owner drove it rough. The car was really good in all other aspects to be honest. And also maybe that specific car had faulty parts in it.
As a Brit, my perception of these 90s American land yachts is associated with The Sopranos... and thats why i love ‘em
Francoberry HEY PAULY!!!??!!, I THINK WE HAVE A WISE GUY HERE!!!!
Big Pussy is sleeping with the fishes
Actually this was a fairly small car compared to the older ones that I grew up with. Not much bigger than a 4 door Chevy Cavalier honestly.
I inherited my 2001 Buick LeSabre from my grandmother last year. Just drove it from the Chicago area to Orlando and back without breaking a sweat.
Sweet
We're at this point of car youtube videos, where you don't care about some new Bugati or some Bentley SUV, but you're hella interested in watchin a video about some 2004 Aztec or a 1996 Buick, because you get to have a fresh look of the modern person to something that used to be considered lame some 10 years ago, and that's more interesting than watching another Lamborghini review.
John Teslov I’m not from the states so I don’t relate much to the brands, but what you’ve said is true, looking at all these older cars are indeed more interesting, so nostalgic.
John Teslov yeah right go soak your head in some styling gel and get back to me.
Ze Yee Lee you got that right just like I'm trying to find a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera.
Raven James well news flash real world alert: not everybody wants to own a Bugatti or a Lamborghini or a Bentley nor do they have the finances to afford them cars and for a majority of the people in this world those cars are out of the question. So we instead it cars like these that are still good and still got plenty of years left in them. Plus we don't have to pay the ridiculous insurance that comes along with those kind of cars and have the social stigma that goes with it as well and for me I don't want to be seen as of uptight prick or a jerk. And for one thing the Aztec is not a bad vehicle I've been in them and they're smooth driving and handling and so is the Oldsmobile Bravada. And the Buick Park Avenue Ultra. As well as the Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham great cars and so as well as the Chevrolet Cavalier and the Pontiac Sunfire and the GMC Typhoon.
That's because anybody can afford an old Buick, but nobody can afford a new Lambo. Who gives a shit about the newest bazillion dollar sports car review if the common man will never drive it.
My first car was a 2000 Buick Century that my grandparents gave to me. I actually liked the car. It rides very smooth and was super comfortable. It handled like a boat but I never felt unsafe. The transmission was also very slushy but remember the target audience was older people for the most part. It wasn’t a race car by any means, but it was a fantastic cruiser on the highway, especially on long commutes. The interior was plain and basic but didn’t feel super cheap. It was also dead silent inside the cabin even at high speeds. It got decent gas mileage and I haven’t had too many major problems. I did have to replace all of the speakers, radio, the horn, flush the coolant system, replace the driver-rear brake line, replace front wheel bearings and front left sway bar and suspension system as well as the bumper and driver front fender (someone hit the car). I still have it as a backup car just in case. I feel like it is a good commuter car. It is more comfortable than a Camry or a Civic.
Old buicks are the best. Loved my 2000 LeSabre with the 3800 v6. Great comfy cruiser car that did the job and was easy to maintain. I thought it looked nice. I like the park avenue also as well as the Gen 2 park Ave.
All good except for peole who actually give a crap about safety standards.
You know, like side bags, and a cabin that isn't eager to pancake you at 45 mph?
I own a 99 Park Avenue Ultra with over 250k miles on it. I love it! Always called Buicks the working class Cadillac. My 30 yr old son has a La Sabre that fits his 6'3" frame comfortably. The only money I've had to put into it in the last 5 years is new tires and a MAF sensor. 3800 Supercharge motor runs so smooth you can't tell it's on til I gun it! Sound system is awesome, heated seats and climate control a/c, vanity mirrors and CPU in instrument panel readings work for me like a secretary. I've owned Cadillacs and other Buicks but the Ultra is my favorite.
My son started out with one of these and let his brother drive it during high school after the older one went to college. They both loved it. When I realized I needed something softer than my MINI Cooper S (super charged) because my old body couldn't take the firm suspension any more, I remembered the Park Avenue. I ended up with a 2007 Lacrosse with an un-blown v-6, but the ride and seats with all the supports were there and my back is so much better. You are so right about these cars. I'm looking for a second as my bacup car it is so good.
Ill watch more Buick videos
me too
This was the first car I ever drove. I loved that thing, because it was a tank, and the torque steer was hilarious. I'll be honest...I wouldn't mind finding one and having it just to have a classic boat.
Caleb Miller me too. Mine didn't torque steer much as far as I recall. Granted, mine had the Gran Touring Suspension package, which made her handle pretty well for a boat! I miss it a lot.
Two hundred thousand miles
Slept in for four years
Used as a bong
Oil changed once a year
Yeah that camery still has five hundred thousand miles left
**I smoke weed by Chrome plays**
@@thealliedspy4170 I smoke 2 joints before I smoke 2 joints, and then I smoke 2 more.
That camrys engine may run, but the entire body and frame will completely collapse
@@logantyler3741 still camry or corolla will give better fuel avg than this buick
@@userBilal91 lol the 2 mpg wont make that much difference. Idk whats with everyone and fuel economy anyway.
see when i saw the title of the vid i was expecting some broken paint faded messed up one the ones u see on craigslist for like $400 but im actually surprised how clean this is almost looks showroom new
Yes, for $2000, I think he made a good buy. And who doesn't like watching a Buick do FWD burnies?
Super Charged4life I bought A 2001 saturn SL for 1400 and it replaced a 1996 accord wagon. Saturn's are totaly underrated cars I call it and the revised ions a best kept secrets, all mine does is burn oil at 167k miles
Unless its a Saturn with a Honda V6 if it isnt burning oil its because its out. Horrid engines.
Brandon Mooney bought this one for $600 fully running and driveing with a/c
Super Charged4life lol it looks like it was just detailed, for the year the leather has normal wear for a Buick. Not every old car is abused.
I completely agree. They are underrated old reliable tanks. I love mine. My first car was a 90 LeSabre and currently I own a 95 supercharged Buick Riviera.
Have you been to rivieraperformance.com?
Yes. I love the website. Lots of valuable info.
I had both a 94 and 95 supercharged Park Avenue as well as a 95 supercharged Riviera. All were good reliable cars that were fun yet comfy. I miss my 94 Ultra the most, however, because it was all black and was the only car like it in my neighborhood.
I had a 1995 Riv as well. Took it to 270k and sold it running. Needed another trans though.
Yes, park aves are great cars. Had a 97 blue on blue ultra. The transmission ended up failing at a time when I didn't have the funds to replace it so I had to let her go :(. Its amazing how cheap these cars are. So much for the money.
I own new in 1992 Buick Park Avenue. It was a very good car. Zero issues with the car. I still drive a new Buick it's not the same. In my opinion only. Thank you
Great video! You reminded me about everything I absolutely loved about my 1996 LeSabre. My dad picked that car out for me when I was 16, and...I cried when I saw it. Not happy tears, either - I thought it was so ugly. I was angry when I got into the driver's seat - but by the time we got home, my attitude had completely changed. It was comfortable to sit in and drive, and it had so much power despite looking like...that! I kept that car for 11 years and honestly still sometimes regret selling it. My mid tier modern sedan doesn't handle half as well and is way fussier to maintain.
I'm 18, in need of a car, and have very little money. I LOVE THIS CAR! Thank you for the suggestion! I definitely will take this!
My friend got one when she was 20 and loved it. There were a few small broken things here and there, but it was a decently powered couch on wheels that actually rides really nice. Good luck in your search!
Hoovy is incorrect. If you are broke in ANY age group don't buy a car with unneeded luxuries such as power windows, air ride suspension and a V6! Buy a car with manual windows, manual seats, and a 4 CYLINDER! It is better on gas and there is less to break. Then again, I don't think Hoovy would expect many people to take his advice, as he frequently admits to being an idiot.
Look up a nice Ferrari 348. They're really cheap.
Anonymou s Exactly if your broke by a econo shit box go kart like a chevy cobalt
See I disagree. My first car was an 91 Mercury Grand Marquis. Power Everything. It was a pleasant place to be. Sure, some of it was broken, or eventually broke, but I learned how to fix some of it, and I learned to just deal with the rest of it being broken.
And here is the real kicker. You Cant BUY those cars cheap anymore. According to auto trader, the cheapest car with under 100k miles is a loaded '03 Buick ($1200). The cheapest 'classically' cheap car, a 2006 Nissan Ultima (which is still power everything) is $3,300. Ask me which one Id want to drive every day?
Best kept secret for AARP members I love it you are very funny and yes you picked the perfect car to review I want one now
Best cheap car I ever owned. I has a 1991and 1995 and I took them both to nearly three hundred thousand miles. and the killing part is that they both were running when I got rid of them. They both had broken axels. when can be repaired for less then 200 bucks.
The funny thing these are probably better cars than most of Buick's present line up.
Gotta love the old 3800 GM cars. I had a normally aspirated Park Avenue, and the thing would sometimes read 999 (KILOMETERS!!) to empty. That's phenomenal fuel economy from a fairly large V6. And, like you said, parts were so cheap. Not that anything ever broke. It really is a smart buy for someone looking for a cheap car.
"Best kept secret by AARP members..."
me: HAHAHA
Lol
This is the most I ever laughed in a Hoovies Garage video. Even the, “...Before the That’s a Buick Commercial came out” had me laughing too!
As an owner of a 96 Buick Roadmaster I agree. These things are TANKS! Mine has the LT1 V8 (not a V6 like every other buick!) and is RWD. Its the biggest sleeper car ever, but it sure does drink gasoline!
Kal El i agree, with the air ride it feels like a cloud! Before 94 the roadmaster had a 5L v8, and it was a snail. Later ones still werent fast, but its plenty power for a 19 yr old guy haha
Fuck u
I have a 96 SS with the same engine. Mine is great on gas 26-28 mpg on the interstate.
Buicks 4 life.
03 park ave....wrecked twice....252k miles...still rolling.
Impala 3400 (base) wrecked three times, including a rear ending in rush hour traffic. Made it to 230k miles.
2000 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 4 Wrecks and 1 Deer 150k miles and overdrive out and bearing going out in transmission still rolling somehow
03 Ultra Park Ave, Overheated Engine & Blown Gaskets but Still Rides Strong 💪, I dont understand Y, but im Glad i didnt sell it yet!
@Beardio U right bro, i live in the city where every corner has a stop sign or a light, therefore i dont go that fast, & i drive locally, nothing far at all... When the engine temp starts to look like its inclining past the 3 qtr mark i turn the car off for a good minute, but usually it will stay in the mid level temp.
RicandThadeus Music 1997 Buick LeSabre hit a deer still running at 150k
The 3800 v6 with a turbo was one the best engines ever manufactured by GM. The Buick Grand National was a beast!
There are turbo kits for this car which get up to 600 hp. The transmission will also have to be upgraded though, but what a sleeper!
The one repair that you may need more than once (if you have the 3.8) on your way to 300,000 miles is the intake plenum that tends to slightly
melt and dump antifreeze into the cylinders. Plastic plenums...an idea we could maybe have lived without.
You are right! I believe they make aftermarket metal parts to replace the plastic and you never have to worry about it again hahaha
Im on my second 3800 Series 2 supercharged car. Very reliable drive train if you leave them mostly stock. Otherwise the transmission becomes unhappy. Ive never been stranded by either. Body rot is what takes them out up here in the north east.
Ryan Burke they do get some rest I'll make that but they don't get it like the bonneville's for the gtp's where the Rockers are completely gone floorboards about to fall out when you're rolling down the road you feel a really major draft and if you live in a cold climate Things become smaller when speed increases Buick did use different paint primer clear coat that's the reason why they don't rust out and then normal common areas like a GTP Bonneville
My experience was first with an 01 GTP. 152k miles and rotted rockers. I live in New Hampshire and work on Massachusetts. I drove the 01 GTP to 180k and replaced it with an 03 GTP with 117k miles. I am again suffering from rocker rot almost 4 years later and 143k miles. The Grand Prix and Bonneville definitely get extra body cladding that holds the road salts. Luckily ive avoided the rear shock tower rot from the addition of plastic wheel well liners in 99 or 00. And they figured out the gas door rot. Probably also helped by the fender liners. I also dont dislike the 97+ Park Ave Ultra. I dont find them as "bubbly" as he says. And I definitely wouldnt mind a Riviera. Of course the gearing isnt the same as the GTP or Regal GS but still a damn tank.
Ryan Burke Same in Ohio growing up 🙄 . Perfectly good cars robbed of years and six figures worth of mileage due to rust. Thanking God every day I escaped to the 🌵
I had a 1999 Grand Prix gt and blow 2 3800 after the second one I just I got rid of it, bought a 1994 ford probe se with 78k miles on it couldn't be happier, still miss my prix here in there
Vankicks Did you have the plastic intake gasket and egr stovepipe addressed on your engines? This is what typically causes hydro lock and premature 3800 series ii death
I would absolutely tune in to a series about the Buick. I love love love this car, Tyler. This is one of the coolest cars on your channel, it has a weird allure on me, you gotta make more videos on it, man!
"My favorite feature has to do with the license plate"
Radio knob - *am i a joke to you?*
That’s sweet. I have a 90s Yahama home stereo receiver that works like that with volume.
My dad had a twin to this car. I loved that little license plate slot. Had fun asking my kids to change plates on it. And asking them to fill up the tank on my '56 Nomad & my '58 Impala. It's like handing a millennial a rotary telephone and asking them to make a call..... Love to stump them!
I’ve had 5 of the 3800 v6 in various Gm products and your right, they are very dependable
Car wizard said they have the best engines 3800
My 2000 Buick Park Avenue is the best first car I could ask for, I absolutely love it, $800 from my Grandma and I'm off to the races. I'm going to modify the exaust just because a Grampa car with an obnoxious exhaust will be hillarious.
The Mustangs from the early 90s were 4 cylinders and these old Buicks got more horsepower😂😂
Yep that 3800 V6 was one of the best engines GM ever made. Reliable and inexpensive to maintain with just the right amount of power and great fuel economy for a large V6 engine. Sadly they discontinued them in 2008 because they were too good and they weren't making any money in repairs off of them lol. 😂😂😂😂
@@joshuamartindale868 The only 'problem' with the 3800 engines is that they usually outlast the car. (Not uncommon to log 250K-350K miles on one if it's well maintained.)
My first car is a 2000 Buick Century and I absolute love it. It was a hand me down from my grandma with only 58k miles. I've put nearly 75000 miles on it with no issues, just normal wear parts. Even after all those miles and getting into an accidental that bent the radiator and engine cradle, it ran and drove like nothing one it got bent back into place. I took it on 3 road trips, once from Michigan to Indiana and twice from Michigan to Tennessee, all with no problems. These Buicks aren't without some issues tho: theres the plastic intake gasket issue that plagued the 3.1s, 3.4s, and even 3.8s, as well as the weak 4T65E transmission with shifting issues. However, these are all fairly cheap fixable issues that once dealt with these cars are dead reliable: replacement intake gaskets are now aluminum and a $40 shift kit from amazon solves the transmission shifting problem.
I have always loved comfortable old people cars for the various reasons that you mentioned. I personally have a thing for Oldsmobiles... may they RIP! :(
Just got a cadilac srx, one owner....who died
Especially the "442" version..
🎼Suckers to the side
I know you hate
My Ninety Eight
YOU'RE GONNA GET YOURS! 🎶
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Yo I feel you on the Olds love.... 1999 Eighty-Eight LS first car and I love it. Changed the oil, tires and repaired the front bumper all by myself, god I love that thing
Speaking of that, I'm putting some fluids and charging my battery as well as grabbing some other goodies for my gold one in my pfp
Only Hoovie could say a buick from 1996 was one of the coolest and make it seem so cool to own one 👍
GarageNextDoor I've had one and they are cool cars. I received so many positive compliments from both younger and older people. The supercharged engine certainly added to the cool factor!
My friend has a '91 Regal and it's hands down the most underestimated car I've ever been around.
John Cotter exactly! they're awesome
Great now I want one...
That Onedude trash cars
Buicks are my favorite cars. Had a 77 Le Sabre Coupe, 95 Le Sabre and my grandma's 98 Le Sabre. Never owned a Park Avenue through
One quirk with these cars is the glitchy way they drive through the front glass window of a strip mall business after confusing the break and gas pedals. With the turn signal flashing.
lol. Yes, I think GM engineers determined that issue to be between the steering wheel and driver seat.
Yeah, something 'bout a loose nut behind the wheel.
This is hilarious holy shit
Now the prices on these cars are going to go up thanks to this video! My first car was an 84 Buick Century. It was clean, comfortable, had ice cold air, plush interior, and whitewalls!
My buddy has 2 of these. Hoovie is right. These Buicks, (and the Grand Marquis, imho) are the best used - car deals ever. And no one knows this. Everyone I know thinks they're being clever wanting a used Toyota or Honda, and they pay top dollar for a worn out POS, because thats all they can afford. But these Buicks are better because they are super durable, comfortable and CHEAP.
the problem is that Toyota and Honda has good resale value.. they do make cars that last and as soon as people got wise to this the resale value shot up like a politician on viagra... the thing with Buick, old Cadillac and Lincoln is that old people bought them and most old people know how to take care of cars where as nowadays someone who is a non car guy may buy a new car and never change the oil or do any maintenance until he/she sell the car to buy a new one (these old Buicks wouldn't survive that)....
a friend of mine was going to buying a used Prius to get to work and back, the car had had 150k miles and owner "changed the oil every year" (the car was 4yrs you do the math) also never changed plugs (i was amazed it was still going) and tires was changed... this is why Toyota used a timing chain for the engine, they know the type of people that would be buying their cars... lol
hmshyperion You're right! The Grand Marquis/Crown Vic twins are reliable as well. Police dept in my home city still have a few Crown Vics in their fleet.
hmshyperion For me it was always about car per dollar spent. I’m a cash guy, always will be (financiers don’t need my help getting rich 😉), and to this vid’s point, you get WAY more for your money with one of these than some 4cyl lawnmower cloth seat Camry or Accord. Breakdown? 🤷♂️ I have a father who took the time to teach me how to fix everything that could possibly go wrong with a well-maintained Buick V6 car. 🙏
Watched this video in January 2018. Bought a well preserved 1992 Park Avenue a year later here in Germany. Best car I've owned so far and great to work on! Thanks, Hoovie
I just recently bought a 99 lesaber and put a whole lot of classic chrome car parts on it and i felt like it was the baddest car in the world definitely made for smokers me and my friends hotbox it and use all 4 ash trays in the car (center, passenger door, both rear doors) unfortunately i got into an accident about a week ago and bent the front end a bit but it took it like a champ and its still running strong the radiator was a beast no leaks or anything still i highly recommend buicks to anyone looking for a good reliable car for cheap
Growing up on a used car dealership, I have driven and been in so many of these cars. Every edition GM made I’ve driven, and I absolutely love them. I have an unhealthy attraction to so called “grandpa” cars. But damn, they’re so much more comfortable and luxurious to drive than other European cars of the same class. These kinds of cars will never be topped in my heart.
They drive like a land yacht and have a '10-body trunk.' Even the mob loves 'em!
I love my Buick but that 8& Mercedes Benz was just as comfortable and fasssst
you have some good points. Another good one is the 1992 - 2011 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis. Last of the "old school" sedans
What do you know, I'm actually saving up for a Police Interceptor as my first car
Yeah, the panther platform is what those cars are, the ford crown vic, mercury grand marquise, and Lincoln town car. They are all the same car essentially and many of the parts especially with the mercury and ford are interchangable, also junk yards are full of old crown vics from cab companies, police departments, and rental companies so there is a huge supply of cheap used parts. The problem is the genie is out of the bottle on the panther platform and how good they are so their value and therefore prices have gone up. When it comes to maintenance the crown vic is a cheaper option than the Buick which didn't sell in nearly as large of numbers. Also the 3800 V6 is a really good engine but did have problems with blown head gaskets which lead to engine knocks and warped valves, it was not a problem of design, but the result of owners not looking at the users manuel and putting water in the radiator when low on coolient during summer months, with most cars this isn't a problem since it isn't winter but with the 3800 you had to use the manufactured recommended anti-freeze for coolient because water would turn the rubber used in the head gaskets into a sludge that would collect in the oil and sludge up the valves causing the head gasket to blow and the valves to warp. Make sure to get the engine on any 3800 looked at to make sure this had not happened, if it is properly maintained the 3800 is a good motor.
I drove a crown Vic for 8 years and never had a problem with it. Plus the rear wheel drive made it fun to do Burn outs.
Owned 3 85 86 92...best cars for the money....good skinny studded snows and 80 lb bag of salt in trunk and your good in the snow belt
dont forget about the mercury marauder ;)
People in my generation just post pics of exotics on Instagram and take uber lol
Hey Hoovie, you are totally right. I've had my Buick for 11 years, bought used, with 40,000 miles. I have a playlist of most of my repairs too, easy to work on!
This is a riot I'm a broke millennial 25 year old single mom who just bought a used buick from an old man and it is in immaculate shape and I freaking love it it was a steal. And I never thought I'd say it since growing up my grandfather only drove buicks and like u said I thought they were old lady cars .. I've never been so happy to be wrong.
As a millennial driver of a 99 LeSabre still going strong at 170k miles I absolutely love this video. Almost as much as I love my LeSabre and its amazing volume knob and the incessant beeping of the climate control.
I bought one with 110,000 miles, I got the transmission rebuilt at around 170,000 miles and I drove it with no major problems up to 285,000 miles and the only reason I got rid of it was because some idiot broke into it and vandalized its dashboard after they could not find anything valuable in it.
Rebuilding the transmission is not a major problem at all
a b well considering it costs $1500+ depending on the car its a pretty major repair
21 years old, and my next car will most definitely be a Buick. I'm digging the 08-09 Lucerne CXL AWD. Cheap to buy, reliable, easy to maintain 3800 motor.
I'm still loving my '03 Century with only 114k miles. Had to replace the head/intake gaskets, window regulators, high/low beam switch, but its like riding on a cloud, with 30mpg! I only hope to find a good used Ultra someday.
How bout Buick regal
I've got as high as 32 mpg cruising the freeway in my 1998 Park Avenue..... at 80-85 mph! You simply MUST use the cruise control if you don't want to get a ticket in one of these smooth riders!
A friend of mine has a 1985 Pontiac Parisienne. Like the Park Avenue, the interior is spacious and the seats are super comfortable.
I'd totally watch a video series on an old Buick.
He's right about Camry's. My Camry was a rolling hot box when I was a kid.
That light within the dashboard, started with the Cadillac!
I had a buick road master it got nearly 30 mpg highway a great car
Make it a cam master 😂
Issues Explained LOL
those cars had a V8 didn't they?
My buddy has a fully loaded 92 roadmaster. Over 400,000 miles on the original drivetrain
...and the MPG? Could this tank truly get at anytime but downhill with a tailwind upwards of 30 MPG?
20 years old, got myself a 93 Buick LeSabre Custom.
Is maroon with all maroon interior.
128k miles
$800
You cant go wrong
Also... I WOULD TOTALLY TUNE IN TO THIS CAR IN THE FUTURE!!!
Definitely want to see it again when everything is all fixed up!
Wonder what the maintenance is on that blower...
In theory all the mods you can do to a Monte Carlo SS or Grand Prix GTP can be done on these.
The horn has me sold
I LOVE IT, MY OLD BUICK HAD THE BEST TOO.
Ive been watching this guy on YT for a couple of years. But this video convinced me to subscribe.
You made me love American cars once again. Thank you Hoovie!
Guilherme Medeiros I got a newer and 90s GM vehicle because of hoovie.
This is what my parents have owned for the past 45 years. I really like the "noise and smell" guide. My mother was always reporting new noises and "funny smells" to my brother and I, and wanted us to try to fix them. Buick has tried to attract younger buyers for years, but with only limited success.
I am actively seeking one after seeing this video. I love these cars , so I’m glad to know they are reliable and easy to fix.
I’m seeking one too, good luck 👍 They’re the most reliable & dependable cars… 😊
This is an awesome video. I picked up a clean as hell '92 Park Avenue Base with only 82K original miles on it in '15. Fell in love with it. Plus, the air ride suspension in the rear still works, mostly.. It has surely had its fair share of quirky problems, but I absolute love the beast.
You can get a coil spring conversion kit for it and eliminate the air ride. It will pay for itself.
That engine also came in Pontiac boneville ssei
larry Zeldin and the lesebre, regal, Monte Carlo, and the grand prix gtp
Fuck the boniville
I love the Park Ave ultra!!! 😍😍😍The ultras are so damn rare though! Hey if you really want to enjoy driving that Buick. Put a cold air intake on it. You’ll have the biggest smile on your face hearing that blow whine. 😁
You can get the whine by removing the insulation from the stock air box. The stock air box pulls air from the fender well, it's tough to improve on.
I agree with you that and Pontiac Grand Prix GTP'S are getting harder to come by as well. I hope to find one soon to replace my boring ass, money pit because of a rebuilt title Honda Accord.
Bought my 97 Buick with the 3800 motor. I already knew what bugs to work on when I bought it. Now it's bomb proof.
I would tune in for this car. It is nice and extremely comfortable. I would buy one at a point of my life. :-) I like this car!
I'd tune in for a video series about a gold Buick.
Maybe you should give the Buick to your girlfriend while you fix the BMW. She might become addicted to comfortable, dependable cars.
@Charles Winingham - 🤣👌🏽
A week after seeing this video I bought myself a 2004 Buick Park Avenue. Couldn't be more happy with it.
I have a 1994 LeSabre which I bought brand new in 10/94. I bought this car when I was in my mid-30s and still have it. It now has 180k miles and I have to say, of the 20 or so cars that I have owned, this car is one of the very best! I am now in my 60s and my 1994 LeSabre will last longer than I will. 😉
People like you...are worth caring for. I'm 19 and had the usual "Hey I'm a teen with a cool car." phase, but now I phased out after having a Mustang...I want a Lesabre now, around the 1994 to 2004 age. Mad respect for people like you.
Was it tan?
Thank you for showing these cars the appreciation they deserve
This is quality quarantine content right here. Read me that pamphlet again.
My 2012 Buick was 8500, 131,000 miles, and was a 'garage car' from the dealership which meant it had no issues and it barely had any scratches and the inside cosmetically had no issues and all the internal buttons work perfectly, the key fob works perfectly, the drive is hella smooth...Like there IS NO ISSUES...and it was pretty affordable and I'm 17 and I'm paying for it by myself(my first car) the dealership upgraded the tires...it has the V6 engine 3.6L, premium 1 model,6 speed shift
My first car was a 1996 Buick LeSabre wow I got it for free from my dad because it was his old car it only left me on the side of the road twice once because it was really really cold out and I was a new driver and left the gas cap off moisture got inside and when I finally put the gas cap back on and it started to sputter and died and the second time it needed a a water pump. Those good old 3.8 L engines are quite reliable and somewhat powerful for a car like that and every once in a while you’ll come across a supercharged model a lot of them are extremely comfortable and come with a lot of bells and whistles for cars of that era yet again I agree with you 100 percent
The are sooooooo comfortable too one thing I didn’t like tho about the horn is that they are sooo sensitive
I've owned 2 1990 Camrys. They were good cars. Then I bought an 89 LeSabre. My current 2000 LeSabre is my 4th one. I wish they still made them.
WOW, I am so glad to see this review. I have been talking about old Buicks being a great value for years and everyone (But those who have bought one!) laugh. But the cream of the crop is the 1993 - 1996 Roadmaster with the 5.7L LT-1 V8. Those big V8 rear wheel
drive Buicks are super reliable, quite powerful and have an amazingly smooth ride. The LT-1 is actually superior to the V6 in reliability.
It's gotta be the LT1 Estate Wagon though. And without the nasty wood trim.
The Buick Roadmaster Wagon and Sedan are almost as powerful as their Chevrolet Caprice Wagon/Caprice/Caprice Classic/Impala SS/9C1 cousins, archangele1.
and in all honestly I damn near get the same mileage in my 92 lesabre that I got in my 92 roadmaster
I bet the v8 doesn't do as good on gas.
they actually are pretty close in estimated mileage believe it or not. I had a roadmaster and I would average about 26-28mpg on the highway at a steady 65mph.
I just got 32mpg in my 92 lesabre this past weekend going 65mph. Nowhere was this car ever rated or estimated for that. It's all about how fast you drive. The v8 could probably pull 30mpg if you kept it at 60-62mph
I really think the EPA's estimated mileage for highway is based on 75mph, which I see no reason to drive that fast. I will literally get passed by the same truck on the interstate numerous times. Why?? They have to stop for gas every town because they are going 80mph. So at the end of the day we end up at the same destination at the same time. Driving faster than 65 doesn't get you to your destination any quicker. All it does is cost you more money.
I’ve got a 98 century custom. I knew it was basic compared to the PA I just never realized how much more basic it is! Got it for $500 with 34,000 miles, added some aftermarket fluid filtration systems, and it’s not had any issues AT ALL 3 years later. It has the less powerful 3.1 6 but still has a little pep in its step. 30mpg hwy miles can’t complain. My 94 Town Car gets around 19 but it is built more like a traditional luxury car - lots of tech, digital shit, climate control, comfort control, rwd, grease fittings and joints. It’s a lot more to maintain and I really enjoy the simplicity of my good ol Buick!
I cannot express how much I love those Buick PAUs. Unless they changed up the wheels for '96, the Ultra should have a turbine style alloy wheel. In any case, I adore this car and it looks to be in fantastic condition. Please take care of it.
u are right austin99etc. we had a black 96 with the turbines wheels. also missing is the rear seat vanity mirrors, although that could be a delete bc this one has a sunroof. i inherited that car and put over 200k on it.
Sunroof cars didnt come with vanity mirrors, and the wheels on this car are from a base Park Ave, the offered the 15" with large center cap and the 16" grand touring
Only the Gran Touring package had the turbine alloy wheels. The base suspension package and the Dynaride package had hubcaps. Mine had the Gran Touring Package and the turbine wheels, which really made the car look nice.
h2wntsu yep. That's how both my 94 and 95 Ultras were. Sunroof and Gran Touring package with no rear vanity mirrors, which didn't bother me. After all, I was the only one who drove it and I hardly had anyone ride in the back.
I’m 40 and own 2 of these bitches because they are legit.... bulletproof!