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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my Buick

john boy, 11/30/2003
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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This is the most reliable car I have ever owned. It has not been in the shop for anything, other than oil changes every 4000 kilometers.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

3rd Century owned

D Miller19713, 12/24/2003
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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This is the 3rd Century we have purchased. 1st one new. Put 186000 on a 1986 model and 160000 on 1992 model. Other than normal maintenance no major problems. Just love this car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Real Nice Car

MTHOODJOHN, 10/08/2005
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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I am really happy with my Buick Century Custom, for a mid-size luxury car, I don't think it can be beaten.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My Daughter's Car

Bob Bruggeman, 02/27/2006
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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My dad gave this car to my daughter when she got her driver's license a few months ago. When she received it, it only had 10,000 miles on it. Overall, it is a great car. Good visibility and a very comfortable, quiet ride. The car has somewhat of a conservative look, which I like. Plenty of trunk space. Fuel economy is very good. The dashboard layout is conservative but functionable. The 3.1 litre V6 engine has done GM proud over the years. The only problem we have had with the car is an occasional brake pad rubbing sound in the left rear wheel. The car was taken to the local dealer, but they could not find a problem with it. This car should give my daughter many years of good service.

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4 out of 5 stars

Solid Car - Needs Fashion Revamp

whiz, 07/06/2004
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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First-time Buick owner, a rental car purchased from used car dealer with 27000 miles. It's been reliable starting in all weather especially in winter's worse. Before 36000 warranty expired, I had local Buick dealer do an overall check up. They replaced parts to correct brake problems. Brakes have squealed and continue to do so at random times when first engaged - does not affect performance.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Best Car I've owned so far

Yvonne Nicol, 01/13/2006
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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This is by far the best automobile I've owned so far. Had low mileage when I purchased it and I still think I got a deal! Gets great gas mileage for its size. Roomy trunk, lots of bells and whistles. Low tire light saved me from getting stuck on side of the road a couple of months ago. Always lets me know when to anticipate a problem, although there hasn't been anything major. We are very happy with it!

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5 out of 5 stars

Nice car for the price

to44199, 06/07/2003
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Quite and smooth ride. Acceleration and mileage are a good tradeoff. Turning and handling not as good as BMW or Audi but for half the price I can live with that.

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5 out of 5 stars

ONE GOOD BUICK

billyboykeyser, 07/06/2003
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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I HAVE NOW OWNED THIS CAR FOR ONE YEAR AND STILL LOVE IT LIKE THE DAY I GOT IT... THE CAR DRIVES SO WELL AND LOOKS LIKE NEW... I LOVE THIS CAR AND WILL STAY WITH BUICK FOR MANY YEARS TO COME..

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Good deal

cardy, 03/25/2008
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Good dependable get to work car. Driven mostly on the highway. Have averaged about 27 mpg. GM should be forced to recall the intake manifold gasket which blows about every 85 to 100,00 miles. Had to replace it twice

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4.75 out of 5 stars

buick century limited

glovercv, 03/23/2002
2002 Buick Century Limited 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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really like this car

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4.63 out of 5 stars

under rated Buick Century

Bud Lindquist, 03/24/2002
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

After my first 1000 miles of driving this car I find it to be under rated and a true value for the owner. I really like it's ride. It's power is average for a family car. One gets a lot of loaded features for a great price. I've driven better cars, but not at this price.

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5 out of 5 stars

Buick Century

Jerry Moos, 03/31/2002
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Traded in a Buick Park Ave for this car.This is an excellent car for the price.While it does not have the ride and comfort of the Park Ave this car comes close in every other regard.The workmenship is excellent and every control in this car is easy to reach and understand.As for calling this an old mans car I disagree.I am middle aged and just wanted good car for my money.This car fits the bill.

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5 out of 5 stars

Dependability with nice style

mimi, 05/01/2008
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Dependable car for the money. Drives like a sports car. Good passing car, also has nice style and integrity.

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3 out of 5 stars

Buick 2002 Centry Custom

Nigel , 03/29/2024
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

A great old car with a powerful engine

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love my Century!

snoopygrl, 05/28/2002
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I think this is a very underrated car. After owning unreliable Fords and Pontiacs, this is by far the best car I have ever had. I don't know why everyone refers to Buick as an "old man's car," I'm 30 and I think this car is way cooler than the Honda Civics that you see everyone driving.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

buick beats honda

oldtimer, 09/27/2003
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Nice comfortable car to drive.

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4 out of 5 stars

A lifer

Robin Johnson, 06/25/2016
2002 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just drive car from Montana to Indiana and got 34.5 mpg! Running smooth easily has another 50,000 of trouble free driving ahead.

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4 out of 5 stars
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