2003 Buick Century Review
Price Estimate: $738 - $1,152





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Roomy, clean styling, low base price.
Cons
- Stodgy image, mushy seats, engine lacks quiet smoothness of competitors.
What’s new
The deletion of the Century Limited trim level from the 2003 model lineup leaves us with a lone Century this year, and it offers only a short list of updates. Most important to note is that antilock brakes, OnStar and the driver side-impact airbag are now optional, instead of standard equipment. Other standard features moved to the optional equipment list include the rear glass antenna, front bucket seats and accompanying center console, cassette player, split-folding rear seat, sunroof, heated exterior mirrors and the 15-inch aluminum wheels. Other changes remain largely aesthetic; a new exterior appearance package adds revised fascias, updated door moldings and a graphite color grille. Inside, the Century benefits only from new wood switch plates. There's also a new starter for improved cold weather cranking and an impact-absorbing headliner that exceeds new federal requirements.
Edmunds says
Want an economical, attractive sedan for Point A to Point B driving? The Century can do that for you.
For sale near Bangor, ME
30 listings
- $3,750fair price$177 below market
- 168,659 miles
- 18 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- On The Road Again Auto Sales (410 mi away)
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Lake Ariel, PA
More great new inventory! Check out this Nice VERY CLEAN 2 Owner 2003 Buick Century 4dr sedan! Clean Buick with 168K on the clock! Runs good with a fu...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary Unavailable.
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2G4WS52J131296433
Stock: 296433
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-18-2025 - $3,995great price$2,060 below market
- 71,630 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 18 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- Alfred Auto Center (481 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Almond, NY
Nice driving car. No issues. Inspected. 70k original miles. Has some rust on the rockers but the unibody/frame is perfect no rust on anything structur...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2G4WS52JX31298181
Stock: 298181
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-20-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Maine
$179/mo for Century Base
Century Base
vs
$168/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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Buick Century Owner Reviews
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Love My Car!
4.38 out of 5 starssuzannefanning, 10/02/2010
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
I love this car! I have owned and driven two 1995 Buick LeSabres and I actually like my little Century better! I get 30 mpg and drive 50 miles round trip each day to work. The car handles like a dream and even my teenage daughter says she looks like a classy lady!
just a good car
4 out of 5 starsjohnbortz, 10/29/2015
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Bought this car used high mileage but this car was garaged and well maintained. has a few minor maintenance issues to be taken care of need motor for the windshield washer sprayer. a couple of new front tires and a coolant flush normal maintenance! before winter otherwise should be ready for the cold winters here in Montana. owned a 88 Oldsmobile 96 and it went three years with very … little repairs. hope the century can give me a least 3 to 4 years service. this car looks sharp and seems to get pretty good gas mileage. hopefully will buy a newer one in the future.
LOVE MY BUICK!
4.5 out of 5 starslovemybuick, 03/24/2012
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
I bought my '03 Buick Century at the suggesting of a friend who is an engineer and very trustworthy when it comes to the mechanics of things.
At first I was worried about it "being for old folks". I love the looks and styling of this car, as does my 22 yr old son and his friends!
It had 26K miles when I purchased it, today, 2012, it has 279K, and it's still going strong.
The only … problems in that time were routine with the exception of having to replace the motor in the door as the window wouldn't go down last year.
Good Used car buy
4 out of 5 starsJosh Nixon, 03/06/2016
2003 Buick Century 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
I bought my Century used with just over 100K on the clock. It is reliable, and has a smooth, floaty ride. Surprisingly, it handles really well for having a soft suspension. Fuel economy is stellar, I regularly see 28 mpg combined. ( 60 percent highway commute) I paid $2100 for it and you can usually find good, low mileage examples because typically the people who buy Buicks are older. … The interior is comfortable, but the plastics are low-quality and rattle over bumps. Other than this, the car has no major problems and looks and runs like new. Overall, good value for the money.
2003 Century Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $21,235 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $179/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Century include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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