Used 2001 Buick Century Limited 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Catalytic Converter Problems
Millie, 03/29/2010
Buick Century Limited 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
My Problems started when car was only 6 months old. I have replaced the converter 5 times and had it in for more repairs than anyone should ever have to. I have taken it to repair places other than Buick and they do not know what is wrong. I have contacted GM on many occasions and they keep referring me back to the Buick Dealers mechanics who do not know what is wrong either. I have left the car for days and their mechanics have driven and used up my gas and still no solution. I am retired and have put 8000 dollars into this in repairs as they tell me first it need this and then something else the next time, I am at my wits end.
My first Buick!
rirowla, 03/01/2002
Buick Century Limited 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
What a Value! We bought this car with the 0% financing for 60 months and love it. Our two kids fit fine and we don't miss our minivan. I'd recommend this car to young couples, it's a lot of comfort and space for the money. The secret bonus is that insurance rates are really cheap in this vehicle. We went from our used minivan (value $4000) to this new Century (value $19000) and our insurance rate actually went down! I couldn't believe it.
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Costly Repairs at 64K Easy Miles
goldmission, 07/31/2007
Buick Century Limited 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new. Babied it from day one. Still, at 64K, already had front wheel bearing, alternator, Intake manifold gasket and valve cover, left front tie rod, oil pan gasket all go bad. Total cost $4300. Seems way too much maintenance on this car.
The good the bad and the truth
curtis lear, 03/04/2005
Buick Century Limited 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I like the looks and the good gas milage. The car rides good for a mid- size. There are lots of extras that make the car convenient to drive. But there are many blind spots that make it difficult to see to the side or back when trying to shift lanes. The car lacks power but is sufficient for any one who is not in a race. Take heed to those who say transmission troubles appear about 65000 miles. They are telling the truth.Be prepared to spend $1500-$2500 on another transmission. Other than the expense of a transmission you may have a dependable car.
Not bad for Buick
jackrussel419, Bay City, MI, 09/22/2011
Buick Century Limited 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have a 2001 Buick Century and havent had too many problems with it. At about 140,000 miles i got that normal thing with buicks where the anitfreeze mixes with the oil and that was about a $900 fix but other than that that is the biggest issue ive had only other things are the drivers side window motor had to be replaced, had to get a new o2 sensor and brakes but thats just from the almost 200,000 miles that are on it, but definetly a reliable vehicle all year round.