2000 Buick Century Review

Power Window Failures!

Written by: sjenn on 06/02/2008

Vehicle

2000 Buick Century 4 Dr Limited Sedan

Review

Have had to replace power window motors three times at an average cost of almost $400 a shot. I could go without the motor except that the windows do not stay up. I have almost 280,000 miles, but this is not a mileage issue. I feel that the other problems with the car have been typical for the mileage, although I had to get a transmission replacement kit at 92,000 miles. Interestingly, the replacement kit has worked twice as long as the original transmission. If not for the window problem, I have had a pretty good exoerience with the car.

Favorite Features

Smooth ride and comfortable seating.

Suggested Improvements

Power windows need improvement. Coffee cup holders are somewhat fragile and could be improved.

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Great Car

Written by: TorchOfGod on 04/10/2008

Vehicle

2000 Buick Century 4 Dr Limited Sedan

Review

We have owned two Buick Centuries back to back. First, we owned a regular 2000 Century, then after 140,000 or so miles on it, we sold it. Then we purchased my mother in law's 2000 Century Limited with only 30,000 miles on it. I am on a 300 mile trip currently with 31 mpg. The standard Century got better mileage, about 34-36 mpg, with a tornado type vortex added. And I liked it best too, not as many frills.

Favorite Features

Ride and mpg

Suggested Improvements

Better mpg. I would like 50 plus mpg. I had a Datsun 210 in 1980 that got about 40 mpg. So, why are you wasting our time and money with poor gas mileage, especially when you can do better? And you wonder why Japan is taking away you market share? Reclining seats need to go all the way back

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2000 Buick Century Special Edition

Written by: jr1m90 on 05/03/2007

Vehicle

2000 Buick Century 4 Dr Limited Sedan

Review

I was given the Century by my Grandmother a few months after getting my drivers license, but it is obviously was not my first choice (even compared to a 2000 Taurus). However, I have been relatively pleased with the car. It is a superb cruising car, and is comfortable in the city. The 3100 V6 is powerful enough, but the transmission seems to sap power from the engine when accelerating from a standstill. It responds to spirited cornering with tons of body roll and pathetic squeals from the 15 inch tires. However, it has been a reliable car that doesn't attract any unwanted attention. Would I buy one? Probably not, but I can never fault my Grandfather for buying two of them.

Favorite Features

Comfortable seating for 5, superb noise isolation. Large greenhouse with few blind spots. Inconspicuous styling. Smooth suspension for interstate cruising. Concert II sound system sounds OK. 35 mpg on the highway going 65-75 with the cruise on.

Suggested Improvements

Tachometer and more legible gauges, larger wheels and lower profile tires, firmer suspension tuning, more bolstering in the front seats. 3 stalk control system (lights, wipers, cruise). Seat cloth that doesn't look like a 30 year old sofa. However, for it's purpose, this is a well executed car.

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I love the luxury feel and performance!

Written by: wuzo15 on 06/22/2006

Vehicle

2000 Buick Century 4 Dr Limited Sedan

Review

I've owned my Buick Limited for 5 years. I bought it used. The only problem I've had was the automatic window on the driver's side stopped working and had to be repaired for about $250.00...otherwise, just the normal wear and tear, tires, brakes, the usual.

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Too many problems!

Written by: Century 2000 on 06/09/2005

Vehicle

2000 Buick Century 4 Dr Custom Sedan

Review

This car has a lot of problems. On top of that, the dealership in my area has difficulty fixing them. It seems GM can't repair its own cars! Example: this car has had three alignments and the steering wheel remains crooked -- even when the road is flat. Road crown exaggerates it quite a bit. The transmission was serviced for a TSB regarding hard shifting/shuddering gears. The transmission still has problems with harsh shifts and chugging motions at times, even interstate speeds; somewhat disconcerting. This car has developed a lot of creaks and rattles. The rear door panels are loose and vibrate noticeably. My next car will be more reliable -- like a ten year old Kia Sephia.

Favorite Features

Comfortable seats.

Suggested Improvements

Reliasbility is utterly insipid. Any car made post 1995 should easily be able to log 100,000 miles without major problems.

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