Faults:

Transmission oil seal.

General Comments:

I got this Buick for $1000. When I got it, it had just 80 thousand kilometres on it, so that wasn't much. The car looked REALLY nice, almost like a new car. Got 4 new summer tires with it and 4 winter tires. Wow, that was a DEAL!

The car just runs amazingly. I do admit however that I am a big Buick lover. I've had couple of them. I simply like those average luxury cars with good power and comfort.

I'm a truck driver for living, so I like the ride after work. It's got AC, automatic window, cruise control, everything in top shape. I'm still stunned I got this deal. Some coworkers don't believe that I paid 1000$ for it

That said, the car has good acceleration; it's no racer, but ain't no turtle either. You've got good power when you need it. Gas consumption, with an average half hour ride to get to work, and another one to get back home every day, mostly doing highway, costs me about 45 to 50$ week; not bad, and I do step on it on the highway (120).

So far, no problems with it. It's been a year and a half. I've got to tell you guys, comfort in this is simply amazing. I like it so much; it's like my living room. You have to pay big money to get that today in a car. The car feels luxurious and very safe going through big snow with no problem. It handles great, but when you feel a little bit sporty, the car doesn't like it, in that it bounces a lot. It's not made for that, it's more of a executive jet kind of power on the highway, with a smooth ride. You can follow any big car on the highway, no problem.

I like the big back tail light.

I changed the radio inside. I've installed a high quality one, with 2 Bose 6x9 in back, and 2 in the front. There's a USB key on the radio, and a phone plug to it with a 1000 watt amp; simply amazing. I'm a guy who likes quality, so it has to have a nice sound, and I'm satisfied.

If you see one in good condition, grab it, because they are becoming rare. I have the 3.3 motor, it's real bullet proof.

Faults:

Replaced muffler.

Starter went 2 days ago; replaced yesterday.

Driver side power window sometimes struggles to close.

General Comments:

This car was given to me 2 years ago while I was a full time college student and my previous car died on me. The Century has been seriously reliable, it handles great, and the interior is very comfortable.

The body looks horrible. It is faded yellow and covered with rust spots. You would never guess what a reliable car it is. It's funny, but I have seen a few other Centuries on the road and they have the same faded, yellow color. And almost the exact same rust spots on the body! Must have been a design flaw of the time.

I have noticed that the ride is not as smooth as it used to be. The shocks or struts are old and I feel the road much more than I did last year. It's not worth it to replace them, the KBB value is only $545.

Not very good gas mileage. I have not measured specifically, but I guess under 20 miles/gallon. It would cost me quite a bit if I had a long commute. But short commutes are fine.

Tire wear has been uneven. I had the alignment checked, but they could find no problems. So I just have my tires rotated each time I have the oil changed every 3K miles.

I expect to get a different car in the Spring or Summer and replace my rust bucket. But I have to say that this has been a great, reliable car based on my needs. Running strong at 19 years and 173,000 miles; who could complain?!?