1989 Buick Century Custom review from North America
"A reliable and dependable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I replaced the brakes when I first bought the car. I had to replace the brake pads 20,000 miles later.
At 90,000 miles, the car began kicking violently on the highway. I replaced a fuel injector and the problem went away.
The torque converter was replaced at 100,000 miles. I replaced the engine mounts and tensioner at the same time.
I replaced the alternator last month.
General comments?
Many consider the Buick Century to be a car geared toward seniors. I agree, however, it is small enough to be enjoyed by younger generations as well. My car has survived two major wrecks, yet it lives on. So far, I have been very happy with the reliability and dependability that this car offers, and I would highly recommend it to anyone!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Tech 4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 71000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 121800 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Caprice |
| Date of Entry | 17th July, 2001 |