1986 Buick Century Limited review from North America
"Slow, but very reliable!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Occasional cooling fan relay.
Occasional cooling fan sensor.
Ball Joint on one side.
Ignition module.
C.V. Joint boots
Transmission lockup solenoid (I dissconnected it)
Valve Cover Gaskets.
Starter
Brakes
Engine Stabilizers (dogbones)
Thermostats
Radiator
Spark Plugs and Wires
Distributor Caps.
General comments?
I bought a 1986 Buick Century Limited with a 2.5L (151 C.I.) four cylinder engine in 1997 with 88,000 miles on it. After the floor collapsed, I sold it in 2001 with 138,000 miles on it. This car was not a speed machine, but solid running. When I sold it, the engine ran the same as the day I bought it. Only needed a quart of oil every 1,800 miles. I remember I always had problems with cooling fan sensors and relays. The relays would sometimes not work, or not turn the fan off. The sensors would not either work, or be out of temperature range. If G. M was still making a car with this engine, I would buy a brand new one in a second!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L (151 C.I.) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 88000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 138000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Impala |
| Date of Entry | 5th July, 2005 |