2004 Buick Century review from North America

Tires are wobbly on concrete highway

noise groves in concrete (freeway).

Parking brake needed adjustment at 100

miles (warranty).

Car was assembled without the optional

CD/Cassette radio on the build sheet,

dealer refunded me price of option and

left installed CD radio.

Paint has orange peel finish (clear coat

should have glossed over this, but did not).

Ride quality is simply outstanding, very

quiet and steady and predictable.

Handling is not great because of body

roll from soft suspension settings and

car rocks over bumps and uneven road

levels. I prefer this type of shock/spring settings.

Transmission is very smooth with good

gear choices and stable up hill and

downhill shifting.

Performance is good, V-6 has lots of

torque at middle engine speed and is

quick for passing and acceleration onto

freeway ramps.

Engine noise is minimal, but still has

a throaty exhaust sound of power.

Interior appointments are good, like

the map lights on the rear view mirror

and seats are very comfortable and hold

your seat firmly, comfortable on longer

trips. Power windows, locks and mirrors

are nice.

Build quality is excellent, could not

find any body seams out of alignment,

one piece side body stamping works

well to insure good alignment of body

doors and hood/trunk lid.

Dual range A/C and heat controls are nice for my wife.

Nice rounded and sculpted styling looks

great.