1986 Buick Century Limited from North America - Comments

Water pump needed replacement soon after I bought the car.

The correct coolant sensor was hard to find, and didn't work when I replaced it. I ended up installing a home-made fan switch that I control from in the car.

Typical 1980's GM exhaust problems. Holes were found at the bracket points and the muffler rotted out after I bought the car.

Engine has developed a "tick" at 161K that makes it seem as though it's misfiring. It's the current problem to be solved with this car...

The car is a good winter-beater that seems adequately powered by the 2.8 V6 (despite being carburated).

With just 112 hp, the engine seems to do better with gas mileage, but nothing spectacular or close to modern-day cars.

Overall, this car is a comfortable ride and a good cruising car. It's not a racer and it really can't be modified all that much for any gain. Handling is typical of a cruising car and lighting is poor due to the sealed-beam headlights.

I think the 1986 century is the best car ever produced.

I bought mine in 1994,it had 91,000 miles on it. it now

has 244,000 miles.

I have replaced 2 water pumps,1 starter,1coil pack, two

mufflers,2 alternators,1vinyl top,1 trunk lid and a few

other minor things

it don't burn any oil and get pretty good gas mileage

it has a 3.8l engine and still has a lot of pep

it has a excellent ride and the interior is still in

excellent shape

thank you, Daniel

I have a pos 86 century and she is the best car I have ever owned. Its been through hell and back about 3 or 4 times. shes seen about 5 seconds of air at a 4 corner intersection. I busted the motor mount so I welded it and she is still kickin with 161k.

I just bought a 1986 Buick Century Limited, and it's great! It has 91,200 miles on it, and it runs great. I put a new battery in it, and the replacement alternator needs to be replaced because it was originally replaced with a shoddy rebuild. It needs shocks, spark plugs & wires, and an oil change, other than that, everything is fine, and it's about one of the nicest cars I've ever seen. They really are great.