2000 Buick Century Custom review from North America
"No value for its cost"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electronics
Wiper controls
Power windows
All the electronics seem low grade
The power window switch costs 90 dollars. It is junk, it will not last on any of the vehicles. The rubber gasket material within this switch crumbles and deteriorates, without ever being in adverse conditions. My guess is the cheap offshore manufacturer did not cure the rubber.
The reason for most electronics is they are cheaper to manufacture than the equivalent mechanical application. Well now they make the electronics cheap and flimsy, it is more cost effective for the manufacturer. The customer will just have to pay and pay, continually.
General comments?
The suspension and the handling are very spongy. To the point of compromising safety. If you get into a slight emergency evasive procedure at highway speeds, you cannot tell what this car will do. It is completely unpredictable. Virtually no suspension to rely on. The vehicle is way too big and heavy for the suspension of this car.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Semi-Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2008 |