2004 Buick Century Review
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Although roomy and comfortable, the aging Century can't match the competition when it comes to refinement, features and resale value.
Pros
Roomy interior, easy to decipher controls, low base price.
Cons
Mushy seats, engine lacks power and refinement, lacks the features of its more modern competitors.
What's New for 2004
While the 2004 Century offers nothing new, revised trim levels make it easier to select the features you want. All models now come with four-wheel disc brakes and an upgraded sound system.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Nice ride
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
My buick century is a old person car. When passing another car, you have to floor it because it rarely down shifts. the seats are very comfortable and the ride is very quiet and the car "floats" when on a hilly road.
Favorite Features
quiet so far reliable comfortable suspension
Suggested Improvements
power
Best kept secret on the road.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I used this car for as comuter car. I have 100k on the car now, never missed a beat. One set of tires and front brakes is all I have done. Way quieter than a Camry and 30+ mpg. It is the best car I have ever owned. Would highly recommend the Buick to anyone who wants miles of trouble free service and great gas mileage for a larger car.
Favorite Features
I like the gas mileage, and reliability. Really like the cornering lights at night.
Suggested Improvements
Like it just the way it is!
Underrated auto
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This the second Buick Century I've owned, the first I drove over 75 thousand miles without a single bit of trouble. In fact, I never even had to replace the brake shows in that time. And I drove it across the U.S. and back 5 times. It is a quiet, smooth riding vehicle that does what a family sedan should do, and it never received the praise it should have from a public besotted with wanna-be racing-car sedans.
Favorite Features
The smooth, quiet ride and eppy engine. And the gas mileage is surprisingly good.
Suggested Improvements
I have only picky little complaints: 1) the extension The sun screen extension is on the wrong side -- it covers the mirror instead of blocking the hole next to the corner post, 2) the visor lights are easily left on with dire consequences for your battery.
Great Car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I've owned my 2004 Century for 5 months and I'm very pleased. I intended on purchasing a Honda Accord and stumbled onto this Buick so I gave it a test drive. I was truly surprised, The comfort, quiet and ride quality both in town and on the highway is unlike anything I've experienced. The biggest surprise is the gas millage, I 've experienced near 28 MPG in town and over 34 on the highway. This is better than the Accords 4 cylinder. The depreciation was double that of the Honda and subsequently over half the cost for the same year vehicle. It was a easy decision, I'm very pleased with the car and expect many years of satisfied driving. I highly recommend a late model Century.
Favorite Features
Quiet, smooth ride, gas mileage yet powerful when needed and reliability. Great vision, both through the windshield and the huge mirrors. The ride height makes driving this car effortless.
Suggested Improvements
RDS stereo system, when you replace the battery or loose power the dealer must reset the stereo with a code. (Theft protection)
Selling - won't miss it a minute
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Buick Century Standard 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
When I purchased this car, I thought "it's a Buick - how can I go wrong?". Let me count the ways! Every time I get out of the car, I get a severe static shock. I have to touch my keys to the door frame to avoid it. My wife has gotten shocked enough times that she insists we take her car on trips. Getting out also requires a manouver similar to getting out of a bean-bag chair, because the seats are so low to the ground. Finally the car is so boring! I bought a silver car with gray interior. Everything is gray! It's like being in a black and white movie
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Poor brakes and handling
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