Overview & Reviews
Buick redesigns its bread-and-butter midsize sedan, dropping the wagon variant in the process. A 3.1-liter V6 engine, roomier interior, larger trunk and traditional Buick styling cues highlight the new Century.
- Tight construction, 6-passenger capacity, optional integrated child seat, standard dual-zone air conditioning
- No engine upgrade available, staid styling, no traction control option
User Reviews:
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Best first Car You Could Ask For - 1997 Buick Century
By aimerj - August 17 - 12:34 amMy first car and because of it, the only car I am ever willing to buy would be a buick! Owned for 4 years only went from 169,000 miles to 192,000. But worked no matter what! Had to replace battery when first buying, but nbd, previous owners treated car like crap. And my vehicle still held like a champ. When I bought it, no interior lights, and eventually then window motor went out so I sold it to a buddy, didnt feel like fixing it up. Had brakes replaced (my fault) Gas leak (hit something, my fault) and broke muffler (my fault.) otherwise no mechanical repairs needed, Most reliable. Oh and AC did work for first 3 years, but finally died out.
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Good Car - 1997 Buick Century
By Marsheen - September 30 - 11:04 amIve owned this car over a year now. Since Iam quite young and a maniac on a road, this car is takeing a beating every day. I make the engine of this car cry after its roaring and the car still drives good. Im not sure but I might have felt a little power loss over the time but I might be wrong. So far the only thing that broke on it was my cup holder and two mottor windows, and the interior trim is not holding in few places, because I had a 1200 watt system put in and the plastic wasnt put on properly. Im bored of this car now and I want a faster one, but if youre not planning to drive like an idiot than defenetly purchase one of these cars.
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No Bells or Whistles - 1997 Buick Century
By ScottieG - September 9 - 8:48 pmI bought this Buick against my style requirements out of cost and necessity. I have not a single complaint about this car from 35000 to 159000mi. It was not attractive but more than functional. I sold it to my sister to buy a Maxima and miss that Century in every way other than styling and pick up. Excellent, comfortable transportation that owed me nothing.
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A/C problems - 1997 Buick Century
By Brad - August 19 - 11:01 pmIve owned a Century for 4 years. A year after purchasing it, through the present day, Ive spend more than $1K trying to fix the A/C for good. I need A/C, because I live in south TX. Other than that, the car has been good to me. It glides over any surface of road like you were driving on clouds. It gets decent gas mileage for a 3.1 V6. The low fuel light likes to come on when there is still more than 6 gallons of gas in the tank.
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good - 1997 Buick Century
By Deborah Clarke - May 23 - 2:00 amCar is in excellent shape drives good dependable, and luxary. I would buy another buick, as a matter of fact Im thinking of the regal this time.
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Great Car - 1997 Buick Century
By tpalya - August 26 - 2:00 amQuiet and comfortable, we bought this car used and have been happy ever since. Replacing factory tires with Goodyear Regatta-2 improved handling and ride beyond belief. Great family car, reliable and inexpensive to operate.
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Ride your living room couch! - 1997 Buick Century
By ddouglas2 - August 15 - 2:00 amI love this car! It has all the bells and whistles and has been very reliable. The only problems weve had have been from zero maintenance the first 75000 miles before we bought it. After a transmission rebuild its been flawless.
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Iriss - 1997 Buick Century
By Iris Flower - July 31 - 2:00 amThe vehicle has been reliable. No problem starting, no stalling. Rides comfortably on rough roads. Has ABS that work well in inclement weather. Automatic lights at dark are convenient and the daylight running lights are a safety factor. Instrumentation is convenient. Trunk is roomy and has a net to hold small items.
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