2001BuickPark AvenueBuick Park Avenue2001 Buick Park Avenue UltraSedanSedanFWDLake Orion, MIEnjoying mild sales success since its 1997 redesign, Buick's full-size Park Avenue gets only minor refinements in the areas of safety, convenience and colors for 2001. The biggest news is the addition of the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist system, improving safety while backing up.Big and comfy interior, strong V6 engine, attractive design, good value.Use of cost-cutting plastics inside, floaty ride, dizzying array of gizmos.While the coupe segment is seeing a rebirth of sorts, nobody can argue with the viability of a well-executed, fully equipped large sedan in today's market. Clean design is the first thing you notice about the Park Avenue. Classy and dignified, there are no tacky add-ons or exaggerated styling themes here. Sure, a coupe this big would look downright silly (did somebody say Riviera?), but a sedan body looks right at home on this massive platform. Powertrains for 2001 remain unchanged, and that's not a bad thing. GM's award-winning 3800 Series II V6 provides V8-like power. The 240-horsepower supercharged version is a joy. Luckily, it comes standard on the Ultra, which, when fully loaded, tips the scales at a hefty two tons. There are two trim levels, the well-equipped base Park Avenue, and the upscale Ultra model. A variety of goodies are standard or optional on either, such as rain-sensing wipers and a heads-up display that projects speed, turn signals, high beams and idiot lights onto the bottom of the windshield. There are also the "prestige" and "convenience plus" option packages, as well as a "gran touring" package, which adds programmable-effort steering, a beefier suspension, larger brake rotors, 16-inch alloy wheels riding on 225/60R16 blackwall tires and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Topping the list of improvements for 2001 is Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist, an advanced integrated vehicle parking distance system, which is optional on Ultra and prestige package-equipped vehicles. The system helps the driver to judge the distance between the rear of the vehicle and objects behind the car. Safety is further enhanced with standard seat-mounted side airbags for the driver and right-front passenger, and rear child seat-tether anchors. As on most premium GM models, the OnStar mobile communications system is standard on the Ultra and available on the base model. Acura TL-SeriesChrysler 300MLexus GSLincoln LS336,000336,000336,0006100,000NANANA63.8 litersV6240 hp @ 5200 rpm280 ft-lbs. @ 3200 rpm206.8 in.74.7 in.57.4 in.3884 lbs.113.8 in.39.8 in.38 in.59.2 in.58.7 in.56.4 in.55.7 in.42.4 in.41.4 in.19.1 cu.ft.StandardStandardNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableStandardStandardRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedGoodAcceptable18.5 gal.18 mpg / 28 mpg333 mi. / 518 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$33,928$37,4907.35%$720N/A3% of the Total MSRPBASE (4A): 3.8L V6 OHV SMPI 12-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 690 amp battery with run down protection; front-wheel drive, 3.05 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; comfort ride suspension, auto-leveling suspension, front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 18.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; class I trailering; front and rear body-colored bumpers with chrome bumper insert, with body-colored rub strip; body-colored bodyside molding with chrome bodyside insert, rocker panel extensions; clearcoat monotone paint with bodyside accent stripe; aero-composite halogen fully auto headlamps with daytime running lights, delay-off feature; additional exterior lights include cornering lights, underhood light; driver's and passenger's power remote body-coloredfolding outside mirrors; 16" x 6.5" silver alloy wheels; P225/60SR16 BSW A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; dual zone front air conditioning with climate control, steering wheel temperature controls, air filter, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan, cassette player, 6 performance speakers, auto equalizer, theft deterrent, window grid antenna, radio steering wheel controls; cruise control; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child safety rear door locks, power remote trunk release, power remote fuel door release; 2 power accessory outlets, front lighter element(s), driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, smoker's package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, exterior temp, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, brake fluid, turn signal on; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted sideairbags; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down function; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 6, 55/45 split-bench front seat with power adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and passenger's seats include 8-way power adjustment; rear bench seat with fixed headrests, center pass-thru armrest with storage; front height adjustable seatbelts; leather seats, leatherette door trim insert with carpet lower, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, simulated wood dashboard insert, simulated wood door panel insert; interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights, 4 door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors, dual auxiliary visors; day/night rearview mirror; mini overhead console withstorage, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo net, cargo light; chrome grille, chrome side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles.
ULTRA (4A) (in addition to or instead of BASE (4A) equipment): 3.8L V6 OHV SMPI supercharger 12-valve engine (requires premium unleaded fuel); traction control, 2.93 axle ratio; electronic stability; rack-and-pinion power steering with vehicle speed-sensing assist; driver's and passenger's body-colored heated folding outside mirrors, driver's power remote auto dimming outside mirror, passenger's power remote outside mirror with tilt down; cassette player, single CD player, 9 performance speakers, amplifier; cell phone pre-wiring, garage door opener, emergency S.O.S. (OnStar); instrumentation display includes compass, systems monitor, trip computer; warning indicators include low oil level, low coolant, low washer fluid, bulb failure, door ajar, trunk ajar, service interval, low tire pressure; tracker system; rain detecting wipers; heated-cushion driver's and passenger's seats with power adjustable tilt headrests, driver's and passenger's power 4-way lumbar support; rear bench seatwith tilt headrests; driver's seat memory includes 2 settings for exterior mirrors and headrests; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; rear illuminated vanity mirror and carpeted trunk lid.