Overview & Reviews

The deletion of the Century Limited trim level from the 2003 model lineup leaves us with a lone Century this year, and it offers only a short list of updates. Most important to note is that antilock brakes, OnStar and the driver side-impact airbag are now optional, instead of standard equipment. Other standard features moved to the optional equipment list include the rear glass antenna, front bucket seats and accompanying center console, cassette player, split-folding rear seat, sunroof, heated exterior mirrors and the 15-inch aluminum wheels. Other changes remain largely aesthetic; a new exterior appearance package adds revised fascias, updated door moldings and a graphite color grille. Inside, the Century benefits only from new wood switch plates. There's also a new starter for improved cold weather cranking and an impact-absorbing headliner that exceeds new federal requirements.

• Roomy, clean styling, low base price.

• Stodgy image, mushy seats, engine lacks quiet smoothness of competitors.

User Reviews:

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  Great overall family car - 2003 Buick Century
  By papawronnie - June 3 - 7:43 am

  I love this car. It is very reliable, and it gets 34 miles to the gallon of gas which is a big plus the way gas prices are going these days. It handles very well in all kinds of driving conditions. Nice interior ,comfy.

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  I Love my Buick - 2003 Buick Century
  By Joe Evans - June 2 - 4:11 pm

  This has been one of the best cars I have ever had and I have had many cars. I honestly get 30 mpg at highway speeds and I am a big man and this car is very comfortable for me.

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  2003 Buick Century - 2003 Buick Century
  By JT - August 16 - 3:14 am

  The engine is powerful enough to provide good acceleration from a standing start and when passing or merging into traffic. Basic trim and accesories no frills. Seat adjustments make it easy to get comfortable. Stereo passable. Instrument cluster very functional. Handling OK for a large car, but on very windy roads, its work to drive. Easy in and out, both front and back.

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  Another Old Reliable - 2003 Buick Century
  By K Moore - May 6 - 12:11 am

  This Century is our second Buick. We still have the first Regal we bought in 1996. It has 148,000 miles on it. Our Century is comfortable, reliable, but a little stodgy looking. No wonder our kids call them the "Old Fogey" cars. I get over 33 miles to the gallon on the highway, very important these days. The ride is pure Buick, no other car rides like these do. We have had no problems with them mechanically. Unfortunately, we will not be buying another one unless Buick goes back to the quality that was once their trademark. Gone is the leather trim, replaced with cheap plastics. The Century is reliable, safe and comfortable. I wish I could buy another instead of the cheesy LaCrosse

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  03 century - 2003 Buick Century
  By kirk hewitt - April 9 - 2:00 am

  Nice car for the money. I was able to use over nine thousand dollars off retail price in rebates/incentives. It didnt overly impress me at first but I have grown to really like it. It is a perfect car for an older person (my 77yr. mother likes it). Wish the doors sounded more solid when they shut. very good gas mileage. Wish it had split folding rear seats standard in this price range.

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  2003 Century - 2003 Buick Century
  By TriciaK - March 20 - 2:00 am

  Very pleased with my 2003 Century. Comfortable to drive and easy to handle. Good gas mileage and customer service at the dealership where I purchased it.

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  Bang for your buck! - 2003 Buick Century
  By sparkyandme - February 7 - 2:00 am

  I traded my 1998 Ford Ranger in for this Buick! Reason was i travel 178 Mi to the VA in Atlanta. I needed somthing with a more comfortable ride! And with my Century i got it! I see alot of rentals complaining about things? I guess they never intented to buy? But so far i have NO complaints! I just got the vehicle and ill keep you posted on further results...

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  Excellent Value - 2003 Buick Century
  By sargeantcm - November 14 - 2:00 am

  Bought this vehicle as an ex-rental 6 months ago ($14000, 13000 miles), and its been a complete dream. Ive had to spend exactly $0.00 thus far on this car except maintenance. Excellent ride quality and more features than I probably need. This is my first Buick, and Im a third-generation customer. Ill never buy anything else now. I hear it gets alot of bad marks on styling but thats personal preference and it doesnt bother me. Ill take an understated statelier car compared to all those ugly new ones.

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  my first buick - 2003 Buick Century
  By richard meers - November 1 - 2:00 am

  had less than 200 miles on car when it broke down had it towed to dealer and the wrecker broke down with car dealer had car for 4 days was repaired dealer said it was a sensor on crank shaft i dont know about that

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  Real nice car. - 2003 Buick Century
  By rustangracer - November 1 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car for my wife but some how Ive been driving it more than her. I wasnt crazy about it at first but it was the most car we could get for the money. Its looks are just so so but what really bugs me is that I cant go to town without seeing at least three more Buicks just likt it. Maybe Ill add a strip or something. One thing that I love is that I get 27mpg around town.