1997 Buick Century

Outstanding car. Very low maintenance costs.

By Halfhitch (MS) on Sunday, May 19, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 325,000

Pros: "Low maintenance, great mpg."

Cons: "None"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought my 2003 Buick Century when new. I have been very diligent about routine maintenance. This car has had very few maintenance issues, and has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. It gets 30+ mpg on the highway and 27+ in town. It has a great ride, is comfortable, and will get up and go when you want it to. Other owners I have spoken to report the same. Why Buick stopped making this car is a mystery to me. I have kept a detailed expense spreadsheet on this car since the day I bought it. Overall, it costs me 19 cents a mile to drive it. If you find one, buy it."

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My car

By Joan (FL) on Friday, May 17, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 75,000

Pros: "The drive is very nice ad smooth. The sound is per"

Cons: "I do not get to use it as much as I would like to"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I do not drive much anymore. Not more than 60 miles round trip every so often. This car has served me well and I can depend on it. The gas mileage is good, The ride smooth. and it has not needed very much maintenance. I love my car and just needed to know its value for welfare comparison on value."

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Love this car

By Buickman (Canada) on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 85,000

Pros: "lots of space and power..decent fuel milege"

Cons: "minor brake issue probably a cheap fix"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Had this car for 3 years or so...haven't had to put any money into it at all.Just put a new set of tires on it and it really smoothed out the ride and got rid of the road noise. ABS light has been on forever but doesn't affect anything...i will get it sorted out at some point. Lots of power...the "Augusta Green" paint still looks great. I got a good deal with low miles and I couldn't be happier with my 2004 Century."

3 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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my 1st car when I came to US, was a 54' buick

By bevie (WA) on Wednesday, April 03, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 22,400

Pros: "Fun to take a trip very confortable"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"my car is a QUIET running car. Sometimes I don't hear it running. New brakes"

1 person out of 2 found this review helpful

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A great car to drive forever

By FJEdgar (WI) on Wednesday, March 27, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 135,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"My whole family owns Buick Centuries now. It started with me buying my wife a 2002, then us buying a used Century for each of our Daughters as they graduated from College. I just bought this 1997 Century and LOVE it. Sure, the '97 lacks the dual passenger heat zones and enough cup holders. But the 3.1 liter push rod GM V6 just goes and goes. Keep good struts in these cars and they handle just fine. Most get 30 MPG on the highway, although this one seems to get less for some reason. The styling has been made fun of. Too bad. They are decent looking and so very functional. Why buy an equivalent Honda for 1 1/2 times the price when you can buy a 10 year old Century for so good a price as these generally go for? I love these Buicks for how handy they are, their roominess, and great function."

9 people out of 9 found this review helpful

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