1999 Buick Century 3.1 from North America

Summary:

Great car - has been fairly reliable!

Faults:

I replaced the tires, and also had to replace the transmission at about 214000 miles.

General Comments:

This car has been nothing but great! It's comfortable and rides nice.

The transmission on the car went out at 214000 miles, and I replaced it for 125.00 for a used one plus labor. I used a shade-tree mechanic and total cost was $450.00!

This car makes lifter noise when you first start it, but once she warms up she's just fine. That 3.1 burns virtually NO oil! I have let the oil go to 5000 miles without changing (Shame on me!) and have not had to add any oil!

This is probably the most comfortable car I have ever driven. Seats are great and the stereo has fantastic sound quality!

The car has been very reliable and has started in the harshest of climates! (-20 below and blowing wind!)

I received this car for free from a relative, who was frustrated that the dealership wouldn't give her anything for the car due to the high miles - the price was right!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th September, 2008

24th Mar 2012, 12:49

UPDATE:

I still have the car, and am nothing but happy with it! This car now has 305,000 miles on it, and STILL doesn't need oil between changes!

A/C just went out (I can't complain, let's be realistic), however it still runs fantastic!

1999 Buick Century from North America

Summary:

Worst I have ever purchased

Faults:

Everything but the motor and battery basically, and it is missing badly, can hardly climb a hill.

Had the plugs and filters changed, but still missing bad. My mechanic is at a loss, thinks maybe fuel pump next.

Spent 4,600 in 10 months on this piece of junk. Never again will there be a Buick in my yard.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 18th May, 2008

5th Apr 2012, 20:16

You should have your mechanic test your coil packs or your modulator. Coil packs go bad, and usually are replaced during a SUPER tune-up at some shops. They will cause skipping and misfiring.

1999 Buick Century Custom 3.6 V6 from North America

Summary:

Not bad but is no Mercedes!

Faults:

Exhaust manifold gasket went at 75,000 miles and to replace. This is a common thing with late 90s Buicks... my LeSabre had the same problem. The main issue I've had with this car are the power windows. Major problems... replaced motors, regulators, main control panel... and still only the two front windows now work.

General Comments:

Decent car, comfy, slightly noisy engine when accelerating. Would buy again if a bargain price.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 4th April, 2008

1999 Buick Century from North America

Summary:

GREAT

Faults:

Nothing go wrong.

General Comments:

I love this car. My wife said it is for grandma!!! But I'm 30 years old and I love this Buick. Has 125000!!! Very comfortable, safe, strong. Good paint, AC, engine. Some noise from rear wheels.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th June, 2007

8th Jan 2008, 21:16

I agree totally. Certain people obviously had lemons. GM did make a lot of those in the 80's and 90's. Still, my grandma is 74 and maybe 330 pounds; this car held her up, and when she replaced it with a Lucerne, the reliable family Buick Century Limited got to me. I'm a 17 year old boy who wouldn't trade my Buick for a Firebird.

1999 Buick Century custom 3.1 from North America

Summary:

Good Performance and Comfort for a reasonable Price

Faults:

Nothing that I had repaired. The driver-side window motor made some funky humming sounds every now and then when I first purchased the car, but I have not heard that noise in many months. In the 15 months and 22,000 miles I've had the car, I've only put in gas and oil and a new set of tires, a K&N air filter, and a transmission fluid flush. That's it.

General Comments:

I really like this car, considering the money I spent on it. It was driven by an old guy who traded it in to the dealer, with only 34,000 miles on a car about 6 years old. This was the first time I ever bought a used car from a dealer, but I only paid $5,800. Of course that was about $2,000 more than the dealer gave the poor old man trading it in (The dealer let me call the previous owner before I bought the car, and the old guy said he never had any major problems with it and he told me what they gave for trade in). The only bad thing was when I brought the car home, and my ten year old son saw the car in the driveway, he said "is Grandpa here today"? And he was not making a joke, he was asking a sincere question. That killed me, but my wife thought it was funny.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th April, 2006