1987 Buick Century Custom review from North America
"Great low budget cruiser"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Replaced faulty alternator when car was purchased.
- Throttle body fuel sensor shorted out at 97K (sort of my fault)
- Replaced whorn tilt steering column (common problem on all 80's gm vehicles with tilt column)
- Placed leaky valve cover gasket at 100K.
General comments?
- Good commuting car/cruiser.
- Decent gas mileage (26 mpg)
- Handles great in the winter and sticks to the road well in the summer.
- It's kind of a boat, but not too bad.
- Comfy and spacious interior.
- Built like a tank.
- Built with good sheet metal, so it does turn in a rust bucket.
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| I'd buy another one in a heartbeat |
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| Not bad for a $1 car that is 20 years old and sat for 10 years |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Tech IV (Iron Duke 151) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2006 |