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Low mileage isn't always good
David, 08/15/2017
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Purchased car 2 years ago, only had 36000 miles on it with all service records. Looked like new. After only 6000 miles the #5 fuel injector stuck open which flooded the cylinder with gas causing the compression ring to break. Due to low mileage I decided to have engine completely rebuilt by a very reputable machine shop. Car ran good for about another 6000 miles and started skipping on #3 cylinder. Inspection revealed valve stem had pulled out of head. In shop again and now so I'll have alot more in car than its worth. The 3.1 GM engine is a piece of junk. PERIOD
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Jeff, 04/15/2019
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Highway mileage was 32mpg.
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Great car
sherman, 01/07/2008
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Excellent mileage, excellent ride. I have had no problems with this car. Oil has been changed at 3000 mile intervals
Old People Cars Are The Best!
Zach Frieben, 03/17/2021
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Pros: Affordable, reliable, quite comfortable, good highway gas mileage, old school front bench seat Cons: Cheap interior bits, unimpressive 0-60 times, underbody is notorious for rusting, low speed turning is boat-like. My first car, which I still have, is a 2003 Buick Century. I bought it privately from a friend's dad who stopped driving due to his age. It barely had 40,000 miles on it, and at the time, was in great cosmetic shape. The car is VERY comfortable, with soft, cushy seats and a floaty suspension that handles bumps very well, typical of a Buick. Gas mileage is surprisingly good, I can get over 30 mpg on the highway, not as good in the city though. For the most part it has been trouble free, the biggest fix being a head gasket. Otherwise, repairs have been infrequent and things that would go out on any old car (Wiring, etc.) Other than steering that feels like a truck at parking lot speeds, it handles reasonably well. It's also quite good in the snow, a huge benefit in Michigan. Another cool bonus is that it technically is a six-seater with the bench seat (Though I wouldn't recommend six. I tried it). It's my backup car now, the car I drive when I don't want to get my Impala dirty. It's starting to rust underneath now, which appears to be one of this car's ultimate weaknesses. I'll probably sell it later on this year for something a little newer and sportier, but during these past six years and over 100,000 miles it has overall been a very good car. The only thing that prevents me from giving this car 5 stars is the lack of features (It's pretty barebones. It doesn't even have a tachometer, which other Buicks from this era have)
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Still loving it
MB, 11/13/2009
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 12/02 and it has been great. A few bumps in the beginning repairwise but it was covered under warranty. I have not had any problem in the past 5 years. I drive 100 miles RT for work and it is a great ride. Good gas mileage (33 mph hwy) and dependable.
Excellent Value
sargeantcm, 11/14/2003
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this vehicle as an ex-rental 6 months ago ($14000, 13000 miles), and it's been a complete dream. I've had to spend exactly $0.00 thus far on this car except maintenance. Excellent ride quality and more features than I probably need. This is my first Buick, and I'm a third-generation customer. I'll never buy anything else now. I hear it gets alot of bad marks on styling but that's personal preference and it doesn't bother me. I'll take an understated statelier car compared to all those ugly new ones.
General Motors
Harleyman, 07/15/2020
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
what can you say about General Motors but they make a great product 😉 I am a lifelong consumer of many GMC products. My Buick Century runs good with 90,000 miles.
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The Price is Right!! And So Is The Car..
Jonathan Voye, 10/04/2003
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I recently had a son and wanted something practical for him and my fiance. This car gives you alot for what you pay for. With the Rebates , I Paid about 5000 less than the sticker with 500 down. Great Ride, Nice Powerful engine, and it is a great looking car. To those of you who have not looked at Buick for your families auto needs, Look again. Its everything You need , plus it rates high in all the safety ratings. Good Car, Good Price and Lots of Quality. I grew up on Buicks,its all my father bought...He was A Buick Man...And now, so am I.
I'm Amazed at all the good reviews
Steve, 01/26/2010
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
My Buick Century has issues that no automobile should have at 80,000 miles. Driver side automatic window does not work. The dash lights do not work (this is not a fuse issue). The tail lights do not work (again - not a fuse). Whole assemblies will need to be purchased for both of the previous problems. The trunks hinges are no longer holding up the trunk lid when opened. Both knobs for climate control broke (the part that slides over the stem simply disintegrated). And what's with these folks who have up to 38mpg gas mileage? I have never had more than 27mpg Highway and 21mpg city. This is a prime example to why GM went bankrupt. I will never buy a domestic made car again.
My MaMa's Buick
msbemidji, 10/21/2014
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
I inherited my mom's Buick. I also inherited one big problem...the engine ticks. I thought at first it was just common with that type of car since a couple of other Buicks in the neighborhood tick as well. Found out it was a piston problem, and that there was no fix. I was devastated. SO I'm putting the money down on a new engine and transmission. The body is in just too good of shape to let it go for scrap...plus, it's my mom's car, so it holds special sentimental value as well.