Matt Adams "hot new ride" (LOL)

**mattadams** · 01-16-2004, 11:20 AM

Well I brought it home today. Don't get me wrong, I still have my F-150, but the F-150's tranny is being very bitchy lately and I needed something to drive while it was down, luckily I got a really good deal on this lovely 97 Buick Park Avenue. Its got 144,000 miles on it but seems in very good shape. I havent had a chance to take any pictures of my own yet, but here is some the car salesman took of it that was posted on ebay:

It gets about 25-30 miles per gallon and is very comfortable to drive. Its no F-150 but its a good daily driver

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John_Rock · 01-16-2004, 06:56 PM

Matt, if I didn't know any better, I would think you were 40+ years old. LOL Nice car man!

*Chew_12* · 01-16-2004, 06:59 PM

"40+"

No no I think its like 60+

Alec · 01-16-2004, 07:03 PM

At least it has a large backseat

Seriously, what's next, Metamucil and Depends?

*X~FACTOR* · 01-16-2004, 07:15 PM

That is something that a responsible adult would buy... what the hell is wrong with you?

Stephen · 01-16-2004, 07:19 PM

Geeze Matt, even I'm not old enough to drive one of those things LOL

Just pickin on ya, its in great shape for 144,000 miles...

lonestar · 01-16-2004, 07:26 PM

SO, are you getting that supercharger for it..

Bill Kemp · 01-16-2004, 08:02 PM

Stephen, You took the words right out of my moulth.

Better watch out Matt. Drive that too long and things will start to happen. Maby your taste in music will change. Maby you will want to buy a suite. Strange things can happen when you drive a Buick.

John_Rock · 01-16-2004, 08:36 PM

I think he is trying to pickup on old divorcees.

**JDraper** · 01-16-2004, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Johnstone
I think he is trying to pickup on old divorcees.

Yeah, that thing's a Granny Magnet!!!

Brian97V8 · 01-16-2004, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Johnstone
I think he is trying to pickup on old divorcees.

That is where everyone says all the money is.

*Hartman* · 01-16-2004, 11:32 PM

Hey Matt, you know the rev limiter kicks on at 2k RPMs in those cars right?

What kind of tranny problems are you having? My dad has an SCrew and his tranny is slipping when it's cold out.

*TarHeel085* · 01-16-2004, 11:48 PM

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Originally posted by Alec
At least it has a large backseat

Seriously, what's next, Metamucil and Depends?

nope, next step is Florida, then the Metamucil & Depends! :p

*jimbo74* · 01-16-2004, 11:53 PM

nice car matt.....

Robb · 01-17-2004, 12:10 AM

Does the radio have the Buick 1 1/2" tall display?

Crankcase · 01-17-2004, 02:16 AM

Say it aint so man....

*GaSouthern1* · 01-17-2004, 02:30 AM

That this have brail where all the letters for contols should be...if it did that would be sweet!!

**james t** · 01-17-2004, 07:49 AM

dont forget, buick regulations are that you MUST drive with the blinker on... and no more than 20mph below the posted speed limit. :p

Alec · 01-17-2004, 08:38 AM

Seriously though. If this car fits your needs and you enjoy it, that's all that matters. I shouldn't have given you any crap after all the crap I took after getting my new car.

*A Wise Guy* · 01-17-2004, 10:55 AM

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Originally posted by Chew_12
"40+"

No no I think its like 60+

40+ = Park Avenue
60+ = Century

01-16-2004, 11:20 AM	#1
mattadams Tall Man Little Escape Longmont, CO 2010 Escape XLT Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 8,251 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Matt Adams "hot new ride" (LOL) Well I brought it home today. Don't get me wrong, I still have my F-150, but the F-150's tranny is being very bitchy lately and I needed something to drive while it was down, luckily I got a really good deal on this lovely 97 Buick Park Avenue. Its got 144,000 miles on it but seems in very good shape. I havent had a chance to take any pictures of my own yet, but here is some the car salesman took of it that was posted on ebay: It gets about 25-30 miles per gallon and is very comfortable to drive. Its no F-150 but its a good daily driver . __________________ Matt Adams 2010 Ford Escape XLT 1997 F-150 XL 2000 F-150 XLT 4x4 ORP with tons of fun stuff that I sold years ago and still miss. www.mattstruck.com Last edited by mattadams; 01-21-2004 at 10:59 AM.

01-16-2004, 06:56 PM	#2
John_Rock Moderator In Memoriam Houston, TX 2001 Sexy Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,484 Vehicle Specs	Matt, if I didn't know any better, I would think you were 40+ years old. LOL Nice car man! __________________ John_Rock - Mugshot - Click Here For info on my 2001 Sport Trac 4x4 - 2000 Explorer Limited AWD, 5.0L v8; 4.10 gears, KKM True Rev filter, B&M Tranny Super Cooler, Aux. Tranny Filter, Autometer Tranny & Water temp gauges. Demon4x4.com

01-16-2004, 06:59 PM	#3
Chew_12 Working Chandler, AZ '93 XLT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,216 Vehicle Specs	"40+" No no I think its like 60+ __________________ Matt KKM Intake, Ravin Muffler, Silverstar Lights,Apten Dual Chip - BROKEN, Panasonic 3600 HU, Herculined Rockers, 5.5" SuperRunner SuperLift, SOA Rear , 33" Xterrians, and Black Rock Crawlers Broken Arrow and Sodier's Pass 4x4 Pics

01-16-2004, 07:03 PM	#4
Alec Elite Moderator Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,061 Vehicle Specs	At least it has a large backseat Seriously, what's next, Metamucil and Depends? __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

01-16-2004, 07:15 PM	#5
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01-16-2004, 07:19 PM	#6
Stephen Moderator In Memoriam Annapolis, MD '97 Limited Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 9,984 Vehicle Specs	Geeze Matt, even I'm not old enough to drive one of those things LOL Just pickin on ya, its in great shape for 144,000 miles... __________________ RIP Stephen Stephen Withrow Moderator-Ford Industry News Other Makes & Models Off Topic Ramblings Support the site! Become an -Elite Explorer! 97 Explorer Limited 4X4 SOHC V6

01-16-2004, 07:26 PM	#7
lonestar Wannabe Elite Explorer lou,ky 91 XLT, 02 XLS Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,995 Vehicle Specs	SO, are you getting that supercharger for it.. __________________ Make sure you have a left handed screw driver, thats the only tool for the job.

01-16-2004, 08:02 PM	#8
Bill Kemp Elite Moderator Emeritus Greenville, MI 98 Mountaineer 5.0 AWD Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,211 Vehicle Specs	Stephen, You took the words right out of my moulth. Better watch out Matt. Drive that too long and things will start to happen. Maby your taste in music will change. Maby you will want to buy a suite. Strange things can happen when you drive a Buick. __________________ Bill Kemp Mods to come..... 07 Lincoln MKX Clones are people two.

01-16-2004, 08:36 PM	#9
John_Rock Moderator In Memoriam Houston, TX 2001 Sexy Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,484 Vehicle Specs	I think he is trying to pickup on old divorcees. __________________ John_Rock - Mugshot - Click Here For info on my 2001 Sport Trac 4x4 - 2000 Explorer Limited AWD, 5.0L v8; 4.10 gears, KKM True Rev filter, B&M Tranny Super Cooler, Aux. Tranny Filter, Autometer Tranny & Water temp gauges. Demon4x4.com

01-16-2004, 11:32 PM	#12
Hartman Elite Explorer Indianapolis, IN 1996 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,444 Vehicle Specs	Hey Matt, you know the rev limiter kicks on at 2k RPMs in those cars right? What kind of tranny problems are you having? My dad has an SCrew and his tranny is slipping when it's cold out. __________________ 1996 Explorer 5.0 V8 - TT/shackles, 31" BFG A/T - Registry thread 2005 Mustang GT - Sonic Blue

01-16-2004, 11:53 PM	#14
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	nice car matt..... __________________ My Truck

01-17-2004, 12:10 AM	#15
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,398 Vehicle Specs	Does the radio have the Buick 1 1/2" tall display?

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01-17-2004, 02:30 AM	#17
GaSouthern1 Elite LS2 - Duluth, Ga 2005 GTO Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,055 Vehicle Specs	That this have brail where all the letters for contols should be...if it did that would be sweet!!

01-17-2004, 07:49 AM	#18
james t moderation Texarkana AR/TX 94 SAS sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,258 Vehicle Specs	dont forget, buick regulations are that you MUST drive with the blinker on... and no more than 20mph below the posted speed limit. :p __________________ my rebuild

01-17-2004, 08:38 AM	#19
Alec Elite Moderator Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,061 Vehicle Specs	Seriously though. If this car fits your needs and you enjoy it, that's all that matters. I shouldn't have given you any crap after all the crap I took after getting my new car. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project