Faults:

The only thing that has gone bad was the alternator. It died around 90,000 miles.

The engine is starting to leak oil from the lower intake manifold gasket and will need to be replaced.

General Comments:

I love my Buick Century custom! The styling is old for a 94, but it's a solidly built car. I've had my Century for almost 5 years now and have had no major problems... very reliable car in my opinion.

The 3100 SFI 3.1L V6 engine puts out 165hp and is smooth, quiet and has adequate power for the size of the car. These GM (General Motors) engines are notorious for leaky gaskets though.

The lower intake manifold gasket on my car started leaking oil (around 90,000 miles... I now have over 106,000 miles) and will need to be replaced eventually. I've been told it will cost $1,200 to fix. I think I'll be waiting on that until the leak gets bad enough.

For now, I just make sure to check the oil level from time to time and add more when needed.

It's no sports car, but the handling is good. Tires make a huge difference on how well this car handles, so be sure you've got some good tires.

The interior of the car is "old style" like the rest of the car, but is comfortable, roomy and relatively quiet.

Faults:

Most recently, I have decided to retire this car. Due to a knocking in the engine. The cost of installing a used engine has prompted me to move on.

Other than regular maintenence, no repairs to speak of.

Power door locks did not work when purchased. (120000 miles)

General Comments:

This car has been a joy to own, and has served me well on the highway and in town.

Faults:

My spark plugs went bad when I bought it.

Replaced a vacuum hose because car sputtered badly.

Replaced Muffler for better flow.

Removed Air cleaner restrictor +5HP.

Installed Performance chip +20HP.

General Comments:

I have heard that this is a very reliable car except for the fact that they are notorious for blowing alternators if the engine is taken past 5,000 Rpm.

After replacing the spark plugs, muffler, restrictor, and chip, I now have 190HP, Originally 160HP.

Very quick, smoked tires very well.

Faults:

Muffler replaced at 90,000 miles due to rust.

Paint faded on the back bumper.

Oil leak at 95,000 miles because of a small crack, fixed $150.

Oil light doesn't come on.

General Comments:

This car is a big boat! It floats around the turns.

Very good take off when needed, I think its the V6.

Good gas mileage, only have to fill her up every 350 miles.

All the Air Conditioning and Heating work's great, power seats.

I get the oil checked every 2,000 miles, and check it myself every week.

Handles great in snow!!

Faults:

Regular maintenance.

Some taillights burned out after 40,000 miles. Hard to fix by yourself. You need someone to hold the long assembly.

Paint faded badly on bumpers.

General Comments:

A great car.

Plenty of room for the grandchildren and supplies.

Bought a new one in 1999 with no problems either.

Faults:

Replaced the power steering boots due to oil leakage at 50000 miles.

General Comments:

- Good transportation for a few dollars

- Ergonomics don't exist on this car.

- Styling is old even for grandpa

- However, this car will get get you from point A to point B with no problems, specially with the optional 3100 Series III V6 engine

- Suspension could be more tighter, but then again this is no Ferrari.

Faults:

Oxygen sensor was bad when purchased as a used car. Dealer fixed after initial incorrect diagnosis. Bad sensor caused intermittent stumbling.

Heating system baffle quit working properly, allowing heat to come through the upper AC outlets... very annoying. Simple fix, but expensive to get at due to being behind the lower dash area.

General Comments:

Nice, quiet ride.

Nice touch is the subdued lighting on electric window/door control for nightime driving.

Not a racer, but 3.1 engine provides more than adequate power.