1992 Buick Century Custom review from North America
"Very fast, very nice car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The A/C Compressor has been frozen up (it's pretty much rusted solid) since I bought it in January 2002. The person who owned it before me just re-routed the fan belt.
The car now drives to the right (tires or something)
Several oil leaks (according to Buick) internally on engine, doesn't seem to effect it any.
Buick told me that there was an anti-freeze leak about 1 inch from a header in my engine. That was about $700.
In the cold the door lock freezes.
Also in the cold, it does not want to start.
Replaced rotors and brake pads ($100)
Gave a car a tune up on the original spark plugs and wires at 118,000 miles!
General comments?
Very very nice car! My car does not have ABS or airbags, (so I will be selling it shortly) but I love it.
The ride is unbelievable. It is definately a ride of luxury cars!
Acceleration is top notch. It is so fast, I'm surprised the 3.3L can move such a boat like this.
Steering (besides the problem I have) is excellent, very loose in the feel, but very tight when turning.
Braking also is excellent! I can stop on a dime and it doesn't chew through the brakes.
The seats rule in this car and the trunk space is ridiculous!
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| Rusty, yet trusty |
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| A solid, great-running car, but plagued by GM design "innovations" and service issues |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 102000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 4th April, 2004 |