Used 2000 Buick Century Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Too little too late
Casey Goodwin, 02/22/2019
2000 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
(My particular Century was purchased new in 2001 by my grandmother, who gifted it to me several months ago. It has over $2,000 in options including automatic heated side mirrors and an 8 speaker sound system with amplifier.) The Buick Century was GM's answer to a younger generation buying V6 Honda Accord and Toyota Corolla's. Buick used the old century name to try and rope in the younger crowd with interior colors matching the exterior, high fidelity audio, a powerful V6 engine coupled with a fast responding electronic transmission. Unfortunately, GM missed the mark by sticking with parts from other models in the GM family line up. The buttons are all oversized, the window and mirror controls are from the Chevy Malibu, the rearview mirror is from the Chevy Suburban, ect. The rear seats don't allow access to the trunk, which limits how you can utilize the storage space. Steering is surprisingly tight for a Buick and the wheel doesnt take very many turns to reach lock. The brake pedal is perfectly linear and gives you confidance in braking, while allowing you to control much brake pressure is applied better than any other sedan I've ever driven. The 4 speed 4T65E automatic that's shared with every FWD transaxle GM car from 1998 to roughly 2012 was supposed to be ahead of its time, however in the end it's a transmission too concerned with fuel economy on the highway and not enough with anything else. It searches for gears during city and traffic drives, it jumps when shifting out of a neutral gear, and worst of all the torque converter clutch that's supposed to be a technological breakthrough causes the transmission to get stuck in torque converter lock up, making gear changes harsh and fast. The engine makes more low end torque than you'll know what to do with and purrs in any and all conditions, while requiring light maintenance by today's standards. The largest issue with the 3.1l 60 degree v6 is weak lower intake manifold gaskets that require the removal of the push rods. If it weren't for the weak link of a transmission, the 2000 Buick Century would have hit closer to its mark and been a solid performer all around and appealed to a younger crowd. If you like Buick and think my review is spot on, check out the new Buick Regal GS. It's my next car for when I 6MT swap my Century.
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martin p, 07/21/2004
2000 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
No problems so far, its a car that wears GM title with honor.
My Buick
John Q. Brown, 05/02/2002
2000 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Buick, she is a bute and I love to drive her.
Perfect for all my needs. Great car!
buick century 2000, 01/04/2009
2000 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've put so many miles on this car, after buying it over 100K, with only routine maintenance needed and a couple of larger repairs. It's roomy enough for friends or luggage, but is small enough that I don't feel like I'm driving a whale. So much room in the trunk! It's been such a great car. The body isn't the most appealing to younger generations (kind of granny-ish) but the quality and usefulness is unmatched. Quiet, smooth ride. Great acceleration uphill. I love my car.
Great car
Rich, 03/21/2009
2000 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i have had this car for over 6 years got it with 1100 miles on it it now has 153,000 only thing i have changed was the abs battery 2 times which was under warrenty and about 10,000 miles ago my odometer goes out and i have to tap the dash to make come back on this car was build in canada which is diferent from usa so for having 150,000 miles and still running strong is a plus well worth the 8000 that i paid for it!!!
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