Faults:

Well, a lot of things had done wrong with it.

Power steering never worked on this car - we always drove it like that. It's extremely hard to do such a thing, but it transforms your arms :).

Rust, rust and more rust.

Inside materials fall off easily.

Engine leaks oil.

At first the car worked perfectly and nothing went wrong. Everything started to go wrong after I started abusing it.

After 150k or so, the windows don't roll down, just small issues.

General Comments:

This car is unbelievable. I bought this car in Oklahoma and took it to my native Mexico. Like I said, it was perfect for the first year, then I started to abuse the car. And with that I do mean abuse.

It's not a 4X4 car, but this piece of crap has crossed arroyos and has gone up hills most trucks won't dare to. It is not fast, but wow this car has taken such a beating that if Buick would know, they would buy it from me because it would make them so proud. I've raced it on dirt roads! Going 50-60 mph on a dirt roads is extremely dangerous, but it's so much fun. I have used to crash into my friends car at slow speeds, but you do that and see if you like the result.

It is reliable for a Buick and it seems they are well made. I wish carsurvey had a way to upload pictures so people could see how bad this car looks... really ugly. We nicknamed it "el punk-o-mobil" cuz we are punks and we are extreme! And this old car showed us that Buick has balls.. old... but balls after all.

Faults:

After 20 years, the windows roll down slow.

It needed tires (white-wall) four times.

Also, the shock absorbers were replaced three times, the second with normal units because the air-system from the factory was (and still is) very expensive.

One valve-job in 2004.

Tail lenses replaced in 2004.

General Comments:

This is my first and only car.

I bought it new when I was 24, and I try to keep it in the best condition.

Air conditioning began to leak gas this summer.

In Mexico, this model is not regarded as Buick, but "General Motors Century".

It has a soft ride, almost as that of a full-size car.

The materials used in this car are of good quality; they still look as new, and I have complements from other drivers when I pull into the gas stations in regards the looks and general condition of the car.

I would like to paint my Century with the pattern used by Buick back in 1957, as a Road-master.

Faults:

Problem:

The transmission cover had a small crack and oil was leaking.

Solution:

A small soldering job. (about US$200).

Problem:

Leveling system wasn't working properly.

Solution:

Changed the sensor. (about US$50).

Problem:

The car started to "kick" when accelerating and shifting from first to second gear.

Solution:

Fuel Injectors needed to be replaced.

Problem:

I almost "sunk" the car on a storm (almost 50cm./19in. deep).

Not an actual issue of the car, it was entirely my lack of experience and foolishness.

Obviously, the engine didn't start anymore.

The air filter was soaking wet.

The battery was dead.

Water got mixed with oil inside the engine.

Solution:

Some electrical parts were changed, I don't know which ones, the air filter as well as the engine and transmission oil were changed.

The engine started as soon as the battery got replaced, even before the oil and the other parts were changed, fixed or replaced.

General Comments:

It has lots of power, specially to pass and step roads.

All the issues listed before aren't a big deal if you consider this is a 12 year-old car.

It may appeal your grandpa or grandma, but it can get you comfortably to your destination (and quite fast).

I've drive this car on a highway up to 180Kph/110mph, and it felt rock steady.