Dead battery (old age).
Clogged windshield wiper nozzle (dirt).
Radiator hose leakage (old age).
Intake regulator malfunction (unknown cause).
One of premier cars on the road! Too bad it was discontinued. Along with the Buick Century and the Chevrolet Celebrity, it was one of the best built models in America. I have had my 13 year old car for 2 1/2 years and have had a total of $150 worth of repairs. That's it! I love this car! And every other 6000 owner I have spoken too loves theirs as well.
When I need to get a new car, I'm gonna look for another 6000!
Yep. I've had my '88 LE 18 months and have only had to replace the alternator. It was easy to find a rebuilt alternator and get it installed. Total was $150. The driver's side door lock has given out, and I'll figure out how to fix it myself.
I love these cars - Buick Century, Oldsmobile Ciera, Pontiac 6000, and Chevrolet Celebrity. I've driven all four, both as a taxi driver and as rental cars. Yes we used to use these as taxis in the 1990s.
All are bulletproof reliable, with great outward vision and good handling; while nearly identical the have slightly different styles, some softer and some more sporty. It depends whether they had the 3.3 V6, the 2.8, or the 2.5 four cyl.. the 3.1 which came later wasn't very good. Of course the Pontiac and Chevy had 'euro sport' versions as well.
Personal favorite - the Century with the 3.3.
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