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GREAT CAR
bull_gator, 03/09/2012
1992 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 10 of its 20+ years of life. It has been extremely reliable. The most costly problem was when the ac died. Other than that it has never failed me. The v6 is not refined but extremely reliable. After 20+ years I still get over 23mpg running to and from work. Cup holders would be nice but it is a basic bare bones get to work/school car.
Awesome First Car
s3b3r, 07/01/2010
1992 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I am still driving this car, and as a first car this car is amazing. Reliable, comfortable and good on gas.
This car has been good to me.
Spectaman, 10/12/2008
1992 Buick Century Limited 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in 2003 for about 2200. I had to do a few repairs at first but after that this car has been very reliable. It does what it is supposed to do, get you to your destination. My only beef which might just be this car is that the heat isn't good when its cold, the air is great when warm.
225,000 miles and no problems...
tiffany, 09/29/2015
1992 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
owned my 92 century for about 4 years now. i got it with 208,000 miles. in the past 4 years i've put under $500 into this car to keep it running (brakes, oil changes, cracked exhaust manifold, harmonic balancer, heater core, a couple of hoses.) all of these repairs were very easy and affordable to have repaired. the parts for this car are very cheap and easily found just about anywhere. this car is very comfortable with plenty of leg and cargo room. the trunk is huge and the back seat is so comforable, i've slept back there. this car has been incredibly reliable. no one can believe the mileage on it and how reliable it has been. i am planning on getting another buick when this one dies someday...
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Ol' Betsy is still reliable!
Tim, 05/09/2008
1992 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car from a friend for $700, and over 50,000 miles later I think I've got my money's worth. The only think I've replaced is a tire. There are no cupholders, the one that is standard will break. My cruise control was out when I brought it but for only city driving it doesn't bother me. Externally, its not much to look at, some rust spots, but internally this thing runs amazing. I expect it will last another 30k miles easily. Great first car for anybody.
The Most Reliable Car I Have Ever Had
Andrea T, 10/18/2016
1992 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car about 8 years ago for my teenage son, he drove it for a year, no problems, I have used it as a second car and we drive it almost daily. In the past 8 years we have only spent money on oil changes and new tires...this car just keeps going...the engine is a beast and the transmission is still smooth. If you need a reliable car this is it. Best $800 bucks I have spent yet.
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Got my first car for free
Eric, 08/13/2008
1992 Buick Century Limited 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After turning 16, I picked this car up from my uncle for free, and he didn't think that it would last for more than a couple months. I ended up ditching it last week for a four-wheel drive, but I hated to abandon the Buick. After replacing the starter and sending unit, I never never had to perform much other maintenance. I ran it up to 200000 miles on the original engine and transmission, still going strong. Some lucky kid picked it up from me for 300 bucks, he got a deal, but I needed money. I probably should have changed the shocks, seeing as though my Uncle hauled wood with it. Highly recommended "first" car.
Can Consumer Reports Really Review ??
v946916, 05/21/2002
1992 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. Consumer reports would have had me buy a Ford Taurus. I recently rented a 2002 Taurus that I would not trade for my Buick with 105000 mile on it. After upgrading the tires to 75X195, the car handles very well. The transmission is smooth, comfortable ride,Much better than my a 95 Caprice Classic. I bought with 7000 miles on it in 95. It has seen over 25 trips from upstate ny to Cape Cod, and 7 years of small children in the back seat. The interior looks new, and its still a very comforable car. If you are looking at a ford taurus, check out the buick century, unless you enjoy jerking transmissions and trips to the dealer.
Great "Grandma Cruiser"
biopledgiance, 07/16/2009
1992 Buick Century Special 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I received this car a year ago for free at 109k miles. I now have 121k. I use it around town as a daily driver to work and school. This car's engine is very impressive and has quite a bit of go. The only mechanical problems I've had were the harmonic balancer ($35)and an ignition coil ($30). The interior is spacious, and very comfortable as a driver and side passenger. The back seat itself is very soft, comfy, and great for kids, however taller (> 5'10")folks will have to spread their legs. The trunk is massive! I have no issue fitting anything there! Mileage is decent and as much as I race it about it still does great. Handling and suspension are that of a small boat, but better than most.
Overdrive and Cup Holders
Columbo, 07/11/2002
1992 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really like the car in general. Most everything works and feels right. My only knock against them(or at least the one I have) is the fact that there is absolutely no engine braking whatesoever, and if I drive it on Drive instead of Overdrive, it give a jerking motion everytime I give it gas or release the gas pedal. Overdrive really bad on winter roads And the fact that it does not come with cup holders or any options as to where one could be installed. May sound petty but is very much a nescessity Gas mileage is great, comfort is great, controls are great, mechanicly great.
Not too shabby
Jaya, 03/02/2003
1992 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I like this vehicle, and it's very comfortable. The problem is that I keep closing the door on the seatbelt which is attached to the doors. There is also no cupholders. Overall, it's a great car. It drives smoothly, there's powerseat, and everything else is just fine. The car is roomy, and the trunk is very big.
Very good, reliable vehicle
cpcrawford03, 05/07/2006
1992 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle from an old lady, she just wanted to get rid of it because she was moving, and I got a great deal. When I purchased it I saw very little rust, but what I did see, became more prominent the longer I drove it. My family lives in Central Illinois, so the salt and other road grime eventually caused the rusting to worsen. That's really my only flaw. I could never find any aftermarket parts designed specifically for the car, but I still loved driving it. Tell you what, that thing drove like a Cadillac, for 1/3 the price. Whenver performing routine maintenance on it, the servicer always said how much the 4cyl. engine could run forever. I loved that car.
Best $300 car ever
Chad, 01/27/2006
1992 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 77,000 miles on it for $300 and I'm pretty impressed. The outside of mine is kind of trashed and the tires are bad, but the car starts every time and is pretty confortable. Cupholders and seatbelts are annoying as usual, but it's been a good car so far. I never would have bought a Buick, but I needed a temporary car and this one came along. It's no Cadillac, but it gets the job done. Whats with the awful turning radius though?
GOOD CAR
SLACKER, 04/10/2003
1992 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
THIS CAR HAS BEEN A GREAT CAR, JUST PASSED 177,000 AND STILL GOIN STRONG. IT HAS ONLY BROKE DOWN TWICE, COOLING FAN AND A SENSER, IT IS MY BACK UP CAR AND IT GETS THE JOB DONE
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dwyczalek, 03/07/2007
1992 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car. Purchased when it had 45,000 miles on it drove it until it had 135,000 miles on when my 17 year old daughter totaled it when she pulled left in front of a full size pickup. Didn't get a sratch on her, the car did a lot better in the accident than I expected. Really miss it. It was a great car, great mileage, was very dependable. Had great heat and A/C. I had the 3.3 engine had the power of a V-8. The only major problem I had with it was the crankshaft sensor went out on twice, other than that just performed normal maintenance. Seats still looked new didn't show any wear. I did notice a lot of people complained of no cupholders. It folded into the armrest but broke easily at $30
i got it from my mom!
Ken Goulon, 07/06/2021
1992 Buick Century Limited 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When my mom passed away in 2000, i got her 92' Buick Century, one of the few sold in Europe in the 1990s'. It was great, very reliable and smooth. Far away in shape and size from the european "sports" car with no flavor at all. This was a american icon, specially in Europe where Buicks were very few. We had Chevrolets and Cadillacs but no Buicks. I'm sad that today there are no more american cars sold in Europe, i have wonderful memories with that Buick, it was dark blue with whitewall tires! Simply amazing.
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