1997 Buick Century Review
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Buick Century 4 Dr Custom Sedan
Review
Owned this car for 10 years and still looks and drives great. Had to replace intake gasket and ABS module, $1,000 repairs a couple of years ago. Put on aftermarket wheels 6 yrs ago and Reggata II tires. Just had the car detailed. The cloth seats had picked up a couple cups of coffee. I had the seats pulled for thorough cleaning, pulled the carpet and cleaned, tefloned the outside. I like the good seating and do not like leather. The car looks and runs like new, looking to run it at least 2 more years. Consistant 20mpg back and forth to work in city traffic.
Favorite Features
Nice ride, decent mileage and looks good as new models. At this vintage with no depreciation, what do you want. In a couple of years I can get a 2006.
Suggested Improvements
Steering wheel is showing wear, the cup holder is broke. I have driven newer rental car models and I think these have been addressed. The electric windows are slow, probably tired motors. The Florida heat has caused the rubber to stick to the windows. A different window seal material would be good.
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Buick Century 4 Dr Custom Sedan
Review
This car has been very reliable, and very economical to operate. I now have 62284 original miles on it. I buy new ones when I reach 60000....This car delivers 35, yes 35 miles per gallon on the highway--really hard for me to believe also. It is in pristine condition. A good wash job is all that is needed to put her back on the showroom floor. The ride is very smooth, as it must be that special something Buick has done with its suspension.
Favorite Features
I really like the "Dynaride" feature. Feels like you're riding on a cloud
Suggested Improvements
great mid-size sedan for young family
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Buick Century 4 Dr Limited Sedan
Review
Been great, despite perception of "old man's car". Haven't had any mechanical/electrical problems at all. Comfortable ride & front seating. Back seating (knee room) can be tight for adults/larger teenagers (it is a mid- size, not full-size, sedan). Good in snow. Handling is fine for everyday driving. Test drove Nissan Altima same day and there was a big difference going around curves in favor of the Nissan. Century had more rear headroom, softer seats.
Favorite Features
Dual zone climate controls, large displays & controls.
Suggested Improvements
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average but lifesaving
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Buick Century 4 Dr Custom Sedan
Review
My grandmother owned this car since new. She kept it flawless and super clean. The car was problomatic at first having an electrical faiulure . All the guages conked out but after that great. But december 2003 she was involved in an accident . She passed out and crashed through a red light but thankfully she survived ,but the car was totaled. But the car was not as bad shape as i thought it would be in .
Favorite Features
design is very anti-aging
Suggested Improvements
steering, reliability , and standard features
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good
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Buick Century 4 Dr Limited Sedan
Review
Car is in excellent shape drives good dependable, and luxary. I would buy another buick, as a matter of fact I'm thinking of the regal this time.
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