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[Swift]

My new, well, not so new ride.
2003 Buick Park Avenue
3.8-liter V-6 (205 HP @5200 rpm/ 230 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm)
4-speed automatic w/OD
Seems to have most of the optional features on it.

Although,

It needs some moderate maintenance done to it.
-Passenger side mirror needs replaced.
-Rear struts are bad
-Tie rod on the front left is in need of replacement.
-Transmission for the windshield wipers needs replaced.
-Standard tune up (spark plugs, oil, etc..)
-Front bumper has cracks, needs replaced.

Right now I use it for local driving.

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This post has been edited by Swift: Oct 23 2015, 02:50 AM

[Swift]

Update 1: Trying to get it legal. Currently riding dirty.
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Story so far:
Took the car to the shop to solve the steering issues after a routine oil change. It would dance all over the freeway. It kinda reminded me of the older films and TV shows where the scene would show the driver steering left and right on a straight road. Same with the Buick, it had a bit of play. I had gotten used to it over time. It even scared a few buds. They would ask me, "how the hell do you handle it?". I told them you feel it out and get jaded to it.
Well, back to the garage. It took almost three weeks before it was fixed. Stopped by during the second week to find that they had an issue sourcing out the control arms. Which I don't doubt considering the age of the car (2003). We finally got the car out of the shop. It handles like a champ. No more vibrations, no more dancing. Tight, responsive steering.
During one of the test runs, while on the freeway. I was cruising at around 85 mph. Was approaching an old dark red Dodge Ram doing around 65, slowed down to 70 (70 mph speed limit.). Went to pass on the right (outside) on a long left turn. Old dude in the truck moved over to less than an inch from my left side. I had to swerve on him and shake him off or lose the side mirror and earn side stripes. I looked over at him like
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I got off on the same exit and passed him on the way back home.
Well, later on that night, I found out that my front right low beam headlight has gone out. Which now goes along with the burnt out left taillight.
So with those along with a few other things including the out of date inspection sticker. The car is riding dirty. When I have to take it out, I take the back routes. At night I gotta roll with the high beams. The license plate/taxes/insurance on it is up to date. So it's kinda in a legal grey area.

Okay, parts fixed:
-Both lower control arms were replaced with nice clean new ones.
-The outer right tie rod replaced.
-New left wheel bearing on the front.
-Alignment.

Pictures:
Happy clean parts! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/toothygrin.gif)
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Next Step:
-New passenger side mirror
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-New front bumper cover
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-Windshield wiper transmission
-Fix the head lights and tail lights.
-Bath
-Get it inspected.

The reason I'm keeping this car and fixing it up is because it's been there during the rough times and the tranny has been replaced. Plus it has the Series II V6 ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_V6_engine#Series_II ). And bitches love heated seats.
A luxury car is a luxury car.
The valve cover gasket issue was fixed with this engine not long before the transmission was replaced.
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Hopefully when everything is fixed up and I finish my degree. I'll be able to buy another car or flip this one. I would rather keep the Buick and get a project car like an S13 or something similar.

This post has been edited by Swift: Nov 27 2015, 04:32 AM