Used 2001 Buick Century Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Look out for 100k miles
Derek M, 11/27/2019
2001 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I didn't get to pick this vehicle nor would i again. however, i'm also not 75 years old. For the time I had this vehicle, it did what it needed to do until 100k miles. I probably replaced my intake gaskets 3x on this car in 5 years. Buick used a cheap plastic part instead of metal. This caused a lot of issues. My buick overheated quite often due to these issues as well. It was finally laid to rest when the engine started smoking like crazy after driving it. To be fair, i paid $4k for this car and got 8 years out of it. I also put easily $6k into repairing the thing. Aside from mechanical issues and the fact that it's usually driven by grandmas, it was relatively comfortable. Considering it was a 2001, the sound system was ok, (concert theater II). it did alright in the South Dakota winters as long as the tires were good and you didn't drive like a teenager. Reasonable passenger/cargo space.
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Watch out for the transmission!
Asterion, 11/04/2006
2001 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
The car has had a catastrophic transmission failure at 33,000 miles. We had a 1997 Model that was totaled in a wreck with no problems during the time we owned it. We bought this one because of that reason, big mistake. There are problems with this 4T65E model transmission used in many GMC models. They include pressure problems internally, noise, and bearing failures. These failures are often on low mileage, well maintained vehicles. Buyes of used vehicles watch out.
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J. Hawk, 09/07/2007
2001 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been the best and most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. After almost 6 years of ownership, I have not had any mechanical problems. The only defect has been a window motor. I plan to purchase another Buick as a result of my experience with this car.
Great Car!
none, 01/15/2007
2001 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Buick new. It was my first Buick but I was willing to take a risk. It is much better than the Fords I owned in the past. I have 104k miles on it now and it had no trouble. I think that I need a new battery soon though. The car handles great in the snow. When this car was a year old, I was hit by a Chrysler PT Crusier into the left rear door. I was amazed that all there was a pin scratch that was hard to even see!
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Eugene Smothermon, 12/31/2005
2001 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Drives good. Has had to have above average maintence,of braking system, and service warning light system {Example: Service Engine Soon Light,Warning etc.] Some unacounted road noise, from rear of vehicle.