It has never let me down
I have replaced the transmission, rack&pinion, alternator, and air compressor only once in this car. but for the mileage on it, I'd say that is pretty good.
I have owned many other cars in my life, but I can honestly say that this is the best car I have ever driven.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th July, 2005
Great little grocery getter, with a surprise
When I first bought the car it had a few minor things that were wrong with it.
1) OEM spark plugs were still installed.
These were pulled out, and new Bosch Platinum plugs installed. (This got rid of much hesitation, and missing) This task took nearly 3 hours to complete, and required my climbing on top of the engine to reach the back set of plugs.
2) Brakes were toast. Rotors needed to be replaced, and new pads installed. This task was completed in under 2 hours.
3) Stock radio had to go... BLEH! This was replaced with a Sony CD/MP3/WMA player, and a wiring harness kit. This task took the better part of 2 hours to complete.
4) The seat backs are starting to wear, and learn a little too far back. This has not been repaired yet.
5) Headliner is falling down... Solution? rip the whole thing down :P.
6) The paint is shot on the hood. Needs a full repainting... but, there isn't a dent anywhere on the car.
Evidently the stock 3.3Liter engine was damaged sometime well before 103,000 miles. Someone replaced the 3.3Liter engine with a 3800 series II engine (block numbers point to a 1993 Pontiac Bonneville.
While this does seem to improve the performance... It didn't seem to bother the gas mileage. Which typically ranges around the 28 MPG mark.
In the straight line this car is QUICK! A lot more performance under the hood than one would guess.
In the corners... well this is where the Buick name, and the soft suspension tend to take over. This is NOT a sports car. The suspension would have to be totally reworked to make this thing handle well in the corners.
Overall, I would have to say that I like this car very much. I have looked around a bit, and I have not seen any 2-door models running around these parts, and images of them are hard to find even on the web. If anyone out there has a 2-door... give a yell.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th June, 2005
I know the person whom wrote the survey above, and with regards to how the car handles, it is much better now after fixing the bar that keeps the rear of the car from moving side to side on the springs. As big an improvement this made in the cars handling, it still is not, a sports car... I have to say though, great cars GM, and I am glad they are getting better.
Best car ever. A 3800 swapped into these little cars. Sweet. Probably very quick. But the 93 is a series 1 motor. Either way, best car ever.
I have a rare 1990 Century 2 door. 3300. Starts as fast as a light bulb. Love it. It's soon getting a 3800 series 2 with cam, injectors. It's beefed. I've owned two 2 doors. Best car ever designed. I love the looks. American all the way. Nothing is better than beating a Honda in a BUICK!!!
Good first car
At 50,000 miles the alternator went. I went to a local mechanic. It took 2 rebuilt ones. Finally he put in a AC Delco brand and now it works fine.
At 100,000 miles major electrical problems occurred. Took it to the dealer. They were unable to figure it out.
At 110,000 the water pump started to leak. Poured some additive in. That helped a lot.
The car is hard to work on. In order to change the plugs I had to buy a special tool.
Power windows and power locks don't work.
The car is mid-performance.
Acceptable free way entrance times.
The air is "Ice Cold".
Seats are comfortable, but the backs are wearing out.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th August, 2004
16th Mar 2006, 09:18
The best car you've ever driven? Really? I mean, I like my Buick as much as the next guy, but the best car you've ever driven?