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What Took Buick Park Place?

The Buick Park Avenue (not Park Place) was discontinued after the 2005 model year. Several factors contributed to its demise:

* Declining Sales: Sales of large sedans like the Park Avenue were falling as consumer preferences shifted towards SUVs, crossovers, and smaller, more fuel-efficient cars.

* Changing Market Trends: The large, luxury sedan market segment was shrinking, making it less profitable for General Motors to continue producing the Park Avenue.

* Competition: The Park Avenue faced stiff competition from other luxury brands offering similar vehicles with potentially better features or fuel economy.

* Platform Sharing and Costs: Maintaining a dedicated platform for a low-volume vehicle like the Park Avenue became increasingly expensive for GM, especially when other platforms could be leveraged for other models.

In short, the Park Avenue was a victim of changing market dynamics and internal GM decisions regarding resource allocation.