1985 Buick Century LIMITED review from Mexico
"The best buy I've ever had"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After 20 years, the windows roll down slow.
It needed tires (white-wall) four times.
Also, the shock absorbers were replaced three times, the second with normal units because the air-system from the factory was (and still is) very expensive.
One valve-job in 2004.
Tail lenses replaced in 2004.
General comments?
This is my first and only car.
I bought it new when I was 24, and I try to keep it in the best condition.
Air conditioning began to leak gas this summer.
In Mexico, this model is not regarded as Buick, but "General Motors Century".
It has a soft ride, almost as that of a full-size car.
The materials used in this car are of good quality; they still look as new, and I have complements from other drivers when I pull into the gas stations in regards the looks and general condition of the car.
I would like to paint my Century with the pattern used by Buick back in 1957, as a Road-master.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 GAS Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 147625 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 21st October, 2005 |