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Second Buick Century and still counting
jausten, 05/27/2009
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought a 1996 Buick 3 years ago with over 100,000 on it and had zero problems with it. A few people even came up to me and asked me how I liked the car because they knew it was reliable. That sold me and the car grew on me. My son is going to college and needs a car so I searched long and hard for the same Buick, but newer model for me. Just found it, 2003 $5900 for a 35,000 Limited and felt it was a steal. After having trouble prone Fords, Subarus, Chevrolets, Hundais I know this car is the one for me.
Love This Car
Scott C., 08/20/2008
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I agree with some comments about the air vents. I hate how they only rotate on one axis. I had my Buick for almost 3 years now, and I haven't done anything to it except changing the tires, brakes, and oil. This car has never let me down! I'd recommend it to anyone.
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Pleasant Surprise
Grateful Son-in-law, 06/13/2009
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was given this car by my father-in-law, when he was no longer able to drive. Driving the "B" as my wife calls it, has been a pleasant surprise. Dad had put only 33,000 miles on it, maintained it by the book. I use it as a commuter car, primarily suburban to city driving, lot's of traffic lights, little highway. MPG is great, 22-23 city, 33 highway, on a 600 mile round trip. Comfortable after getting acclimated to a "rolling sofa." Plenty of trunk space, easy to service by local mechanic. I would not have even looked at this car, let alone bought one, as I feel it is designed for the more senior driver. Still, I now have a low mileage ride which competes with our 2 VW's in MPG!
Another Old Reliable
K Moore, 05/06/2005
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This Century is our second Buick. We still have the first Regal we bought in 1996. It has 148,000 miles on it. Our Century is comfortable, reliable, but a little stodgy looking. No wonder our kids call them the "Old Fogey" cars. I get over 33 miles to the gallon on the highway, very important these days. The ride is pure Buick, no other car rides like these do. We have had no problems with them mechanically. Unfortunately, we will not be buying another one unless Buick goes back to the quality that was once their trademark. Gone is the leather trim, replaced with cheap plastics. The Century is reliable, safe and comfortable. I wish I could buy another instead of the cheesy LaCrosse
I Love my Buick
Joe Evans, 06/02/2006
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been one of the best cars I have ever had and I have had many cars. I honestly get 30 mpg at highway speeds and I am a big man and this car is very comfortable for me.
2003 Century
TriciaK, 03/20/2004
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very pleased with my 2003 Century. Comfortable to drive and easy to handle. Good gas mileage and customer service at the dealership where I purchased it.
Great Value for less money
john bonfiglio, 07/01/2016
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Buicks are exceptional cars. My last Buick was a 1993 Park Avenue still running great after 258,000 miles with only minimal repairs.
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Look out large people
M Neviaser, 04/02/2017
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
I am 6 foot 4 and weigh 230 pounds the car is simply not comfortable look out large people
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Extremely reliable car
Marvin's Buick, 08/24/2008
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I'm a young college student who got my 2003 Buick Century as a graduation gift. I fell in love with the car's simplicity and the effortless way it drives. The butter knife smooth transmission and quiet engine make for one incredible ride. I now have over 100,000 miles on my Century and aside from having to replace a fuel injector,it has given me no problems whatsoever. I am very disappointed that general motors stopped making this car in 2005. I now have my eyes set on purchasing a Buick Lacrosse which I hope proves to be as good of a car as the Buick Century. Overall the Century offers premium luxury at an affordable price. I would buy a Buick over a Lexus or Mercedes any day.
Adequate but not compelled to buy
tanman, 08/20/2002
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We-a traditional family of four-spent two weeks traveling up and down the mountains of Colorado. The 12 year old complained constantly about the lack of room (compared to dad's Passat). Fuel economy was remarkable (26-28 mpg) but car felt underpowered. Seats had absolutely no support. Trunk roomy but poorly shaped. Passat wins here,too. This car is probably better than most of its American competitors. The General definitely has the transmission/engine combo well tuned. But if you want a real car, invest elsewhere.