1987 Buick Century Custom review from North America
"Strong as a bull"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator replaced at 120,000.
Fuel pump replaced at 193,000.
General comments?
I bought this car when it was 10 years old in 1997. It was the most reliable car I've ever owned, next to my Chevy Celebrity.
Other than the alternator and fuel pump, I never had to replace anything except tires, in the 5 years I owned it.
I sold it in 2002, with 296,000 miles on it, and it was still running strong. The only reason I sold it was my wife and I had our first child, and we needed something bigger.
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| I'd buy another one in a heartbeat |
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| Not bad for a $1 car that is 20 years old and sat for 10 years |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 296000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2008 |