2002 Buick Century Review
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Want an economical, value-packed non-descript sedan for Point A to Point B driving? The Century meets that need, adding just enough luxury to make it worthy of the name Buick.
Pros
Roomy, plenty of features for the price, clean styling.
Cons
Stodgy image, mushy seats, engine lacks quiet smoothness of competitors' engines.
What's New for 2002
Buick's midsize Century remains relatively unchanged for 2002. LATCH child-seat attachment points are now standard, along with a revised cruise control system. Dark Bronze Mist is added to the color palette and Limited models get wood grain trim on the doors.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Dependability with nice style
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Dependable car for the money. Drives like a sports car. Good passing car, also has nice style and integrity.
Favorite Features
Style, dependable, excellent gas mileage, 33 mpg.
Suggested Improvements
Good deal
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Good dependable get to work car. Driven mostly on the highway. Have averaged about 27 mpg. GM should be forced to recall the intake manifold gasket which blows about every 85 to 100,00 miles. Had to replace it twice
Favorite Features
Great in traffic and big enough to feel safe on any highway
Suggested Improvements
Redesign the intake manifold gasket to last as long as the body of the car
Bessie the Buick
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this car from Enterprise rent a car sales in 2003. I've been reading all these reviews in looking for a new car, and I chose to submit a review on this car for those who may be looking for a great used car. This has been a great car over the last 60,000 miles that I've owned it. I put new tires on it when I got it - still look good. Oil changes and a set of brakes - that's all it's ever needed (and I'm really picky). I get 30 mpg on the highway all the time, and about 20 in the city. It's not flashy, but it runs great and is fairly comfortable until you hit the 3 hour mark on a drive. I highly recommend this model to those who are looking for dependable cheap transportation.
Favorite Features
30 mpg highway, dependability, smooth ride. 1997-2004 is basically the same car, so you have a pretty wide range of years/price ranges to choose from.
Suggested Improvements
A few squeaks and rattles when you hit bumps. Everything else has been great.
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My Daughter's Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
My dad gave this car to my daughter when she got her driver's license a few months ago. When she received it, it only had 10,000 miles on it. Overall, it is a great car. Good visibility and a very comfortable, quiet ride. The car has somewhat of a conservative look, which I like. Plenty of trunk space. Fuel economy is very good. The dashboard layout is conservative but functionable. The 3.1 litre V6 engine has done GM proud over the years. The only problem we have had with the car is an occasional brake pad rubbing sound in the left rear wheel. The car was taken to the local dealer, but they could not find a problem with it. This car should give my daughter many years of good service.
Favorite Features
Good visibality. Great ride with comfortable seats. Excellent fuel economy for a mid-size model. Large trunk.
Suggested Improvements
2005 was the last model year for the Century. The LaCrosse has replaced it. Reviews on the LaCrosse have been mixed.
Best Car I've owned so far
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This is by far the best automobile I've owned so far. Had low mileage when I purchased it and I still think I got a deal! Gets great gas mileage for its size. Roomy trunk, lots of bells and whistles. Low tire light saved me from getting stuck on side of the road a couple of months ago. Always lets me know when to anticipate a problem, although there hasn't been anything major. We are very happy with it!
Favorite Features
Gas mileage! Stereo sounds nice. Smooth riding car.
Suggested Improvements
Tendency for carbon build-up-gas pedal sticks occasionally. More lumbar support in driver's seat. Body dents easily, watch out for shopping carts!!!
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