1990 Buick Century Custom review from North America
"Good, Fast, Inexpensive, American Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator (s) replaced by me.
Water pump replaced by me.
Column Ignition Key unit dealer replaced.
Electronic Module dealer replaced.
Brake disks and pads by me.
Headlamp on/off switch I replaced.
Serpentine belt I replaced.
Radiator Fan I replaced.
Now needs a front or rear wheel bearing don't know which and I will replace.
One Spark plug wire I replaced.
Spark plugs 6 I replaced.
Rear power windows quit, wire broken in front door bundle, I will not bother to fix.
Put in new battery.
Tail pipe and muffler by muffler shop.
General comments?
This is a running machine.
I never thought I'd like a GM car, but this one was my brother in law's dad's car. I was between jobs and my Acura Legend's transmission was beginning to slip so this red 90 Century was a right car at the right time.
What a strong running car. it has the 3 speed transmission without the overdrive. It feels light and is amazingly agile for Detroit iron.
The list of things broken and fixed seems long, but mostly routine things really.
I, but some Lube Gard in (do not work for them) the transmission along with fresh oil at about 60,000 miles and I think that maintenance helped it go so long.
It is a still going car and I just bought a 93 with the 3.3 and overdrive transmission. It has had great care and has 53,000 miles on it so now I have two Buicks. Will sell the 90 but somehow I like it better and may miss it.
Air works great and the radio is excellent for a factory unit. An amazingly good car and congratulations to the designers and builders of the 90 Buick 3.3.!!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 58000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 139000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Legend |
| Date of Entry | 3rd August, 2003 |



