1986 Buick Century Custom review from North America
"Affordable luxury"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Shortly after the car was purchased the original Buick motor threw a rod and was soon replaced with a Chevy motor the new motor was so good it demolished the "motor mounts" and they had to be replaced the transmission was replaced about 1 year later. The heater core also had to be replaced.
General comments?
The overall power of my Buick never ceases to amaze me and it does very well for a big car with a little engine, passing multiple cars is a breeze for me even with a head wind the air is great and the comfort is incredible however the car lacks the sporty feel I was originally use to unfortunately the braking leaves lots to be desired, and so I wrecked it today, but don't worry I fix her up.
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| Reliable, Dependable, Butt Ugly |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L V6 Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 122000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corvair Monza Coup |
| Date of Entry | 17th October, 2002 |