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Just wanted to tell anyone who cares to read that we did afterall get the Century with the sunroof put in by an outside source. I talked a long time on the phone with these people and they made me feel comfortable about it and I get a lifetime gurantee so I guess I can't go wrong there. We picked our car up tonight and I must say I am very impressed with the way it looks and handles. I didn't even realize about the roadside offer which is great and I don't know if Buick does this or just the dealership we went to but we get lifetime oil changes for free and since we waited so long for them to find a car with our options we also got the added rebate that are now being offered...something to do with Golf..so that was a nice bonus to bring the price down. Anyways, I feel I got a fair deal and am very pleased with my car.
Rose
Yeah, it does look a bit funny. It's done for aerodynamics though. The little 'lip' on the back helps improve airflow over the trunk. The oval Tauruses had little black ones on the back and the Stratus/Cirrus has a HUGE one on the back of it. Kinda circumvents the need for a spoiler.
But it's the interior I'm disappointed in.
Maybe after being in a family with 4 Buicks its either that I'm tired of them, or my tastes just aren't that sort of thing. I like more contemporary interiors like those in Audi's, VW's, Fords, etc. I guess though, I won't criticize someone who does like Buick interiors. They seem to be okay.... for the target market.
I just think the exterior looks of the Regal and Century are very contemporary but the interior seems a little more old fashioned.
One of my favorite cars was my 1977 Century Coupe.
Regfootball: The interior of the Century is a bit old fashioned, but that's why I like it. I, love bench seats. I think they are comfortable and roomy. What makes bench seats so roomy is that it forces the manufacturer to put the gear shift on the column, where it belongs. This eliminates the console and makes for lots of room for oversize butts and feet. As far as I am concerned, all auto shifters belong on the column, stick shifts are the only ones that should be on the floor. If you like bucket seats and consoles, look at the Buick Regal. It is the same as a Century, but with the bucket seats and a larger engine.
You're probably right about the bump on the trunk disappearing.
Spoilers are the most vestigal of all aftermarket add-ons, though, and the one Buick offers are hillarious (IMHO). I remember seeing a faux T-Type LeSabre with T-Type badging and (ominous music) a spoiler! And I've seen them on Centurys and Regals, too. Speaking of Regals, I saw--get this--a Regal LS with whitewalls, wire wheels, a vinyl top, and a spoiler. I bet he could have gotten a Park Ave for that money!
And at least that's what nice about the Century and Regal. At least you have the choice as the buyer, whether you get the floor shifter or column shifter. Now if GM would let me have the choice to get a DOHC motor in the Regal, that would be nice, too.
Regfootball: Most people agree with you about the shifter on the floor. But, there are enough people like myself who like bench seats, that more manufacturers should make them available. When I bought my Ford Expedition, I wanted the bench seat, and it was an available option. When I went to look at one at a dealer, none of them had a model with the bench seats. One salesman even told me they didn't make them. I had to place a factory order to get my bench seat. Of course with a large vehicle like the Expedition there is actually room for three adults in the front. With the Century, it is just a matter of more room. (maybe you can squeeze a child in between two adults there).
Regfootball: Most people agree with you about the shifter on the floor. But, there are enough people like myself who like bench seats, that more manufacturers should make them available. When I bought my Ford Expedition, I wanted the bench seat, and it was an available option. When I went to look at one at a dealer, none of them had a model with the bench seats. One salesman even told me they didn't make them. I had to place a factory order to get my bench seat. Of course with a large vehicle like the Expedition there is actually room for three adults in the front. With the Century, it is just a matter of more room. (maybe you can squeeze a child in between two adults there).
We are getting discouraged because we have had the car for 9 days and it has been in the shop for 6 of those 9 days and now we have to take it back. Is this normal behaviour for the century? Do we have any recourse to maybe have them take the car back? We love the car other than these few problems. Thanks
Lukeoh
Rob
Currently looking for a Buick of some type for my own.
Note: Before the Buick, they went through a few Fords, one of which an Escort which cost more in repairs than the car cost new.
So the Century dosen't have the most powerful engine available, it works just fine and getting 30+ MPG on the highway isn't hard to take.
If there was only a Century station wagon, I'd be driving it today.
The Century selector is in the correct location.
I agree Buick would do better with the station wagon. Something like 28 different SUVs out there to choose from, do we really need one more?
I bought a Buick for the Quality and am very dissatisfied.
Drives smooth, quiet and fast enough - similar to a 99 Lumina I had on rental in CA last Sept.
I just finished reading all your posts and am looking for some feedback on 2000 model Centurys.
1- How is the standard fabric upholstery holding up?
2- How is the radio/cass/CD? Good bass?
Clear highs? Warm, realistic sound?
3- Does the rear seat fold down? I didn't get a chance to check.
Thanks.
Is anyone out there experiencing this same problem? My next step, unfortunately, is to meet with an attorney to give our state's Lemon Law a shot. Wish me luck!!!
In our state, I believe dealers only get 3 chances to fix the same major problem - like a trans. Then the lemon law kicks in for a replacement vehicle.
I know exactly what you mean about the big kiss-up when you buy and the lousy treatment afterward.
My saleswoman promised to get me a front bumper license holder and try to remove my spoiler (not a Century). 4 months later. Never happened.
She did send a overly "sweet" thank you card and a cheapo basket of candy and crackers - threw most of it away. Would MUCH rather that she kept her simple promises.
Saturn dealerships seem much different. Hence the Saturn loyalty.
We've have had excellent after-sale service from the Toyota dealership where I bought my wife's 98 Camry. They kept every promise. If every Toyota dealer is run like that, it's got to be one of the reasons Camrys are #1 or 2 in sales.
GM - listen up and learn.
I would certainly like to own one. It's a nice compromise between a smooth riding sedan and an oversized SUV or not-so-mini-anymore-van.
I would use it to haul top soil, small shrubs, antiques and such. I have a friend who plays a harp and hauls the harp in an old Toyota wagon. She'd love to replace the Toyota with a GM equivalent in size.
We almost bought a new 2000 LW Saturn wagon (new model) but the bad side impact crash test nixed it. My wife said absolutely not - I had no good counter argument.
The Century sedan is a charmer - a strong seller - the wagon would be even better.
It is hard to believe he owned all this cars, and bought again and again the cars from the same family - the GM "W" midsize sedans. Likely just a slander.
"The car is guyl, dull, and baldn styling."
Guyl? Wow, strong words! The Century is probably the Guylest car out there! And apparently its bald, too!
Nahhhh!! I didn't think so.
Then it suddenly stopped working. I took to the car to the dealer where I bought the car and the Service manger told me that the functionality was not there on the driver's side - only on the on the passengers side where it was needed more. He led me to believe I "imagined" it was working before.
I went to the Buick website (buick.com) - did a search on "cornering lamps" and it returned a hit
with that item listed under the Safety featues.
I e-mailed the info to the web-based service department covering the feedback from Buick's website and received a e-mail back from this gentleman who claims he cannot verfy that the 2000 Century has dual cornering lamps and recommended I see the dealer. I then called 3 area Buick dealers and the Sales or Service managers could not tell me either. So, any 2000 Century Custom owners out there who can tell me if they have both lamps and both lamps are functioning properly? I cannot believe I cannot get a straight answer from anybody associated with Buick on this issue.
Thanks.
Years ago, I went back to pick up a car I ordered two days earlier. I had not signed any paper work but had negotiated the final selling price.
In the meantime they (Lenihan Olds in NJ) added a cosmetic canvas top to enhance the look of the car and add $450 to the my price. I was ticked and they thought they had me because that car was what I wanted. I left and went elsewhere.
I was very disappointed but wound up buying an identically equipped car (sans top) with a different interior color from another, more honest dealer. I suggest you do the same. If they're trying to con you before you even buy the thing - imagine what lies ahead in terms of service and everything else.
Also, the website and the brochures indicate there's supposed to be a hood light; car doesn't have it and the dealer says it hasn't been done since 1997! Has anyone had one? Buick says they don't have to put it in since 'specifications can change without notice'. Three years is a long time to update the specs! Very arrogant responses I've gotten from Buick on these two issues.
Customer service and respect is certainly lacking. Is anyone else encountering this type of treatment from Buick?
Fit and finish leaves me wondering how smart a buy this was. If Buick can spend more time on quality, they wouldn't have to constantly offer confusing rebates.
Car rides good so far. Dealer service sucks, though; no spare door key and when I finally made an issue out of it, they gave me a spare door key that opens nothing.