Used 1996 Buick Century
1996 Buick Century Overview
1996 Buick Century Pricing
1996 Buick Century pricing starts at $1,817 for the Century Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $18,235 when new. The range-topping 1996 Century Wagon 4D starts at $1,815 today, originally priced from $19,040.
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1996 Buick Century models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Century Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Buick Century (1990-1996) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 90% recommend it. These figures are based on 201 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Buick Century
"dependeble ride"
"I got a handed down 95 buick in 2005 and have driven it since now 123000 miles, now while the thermostat and radiator need to be replaced this car was always dependeble got me where I needed to go and always started up, also not bad in the snow. Would reccommend this car for a student as I was or for commuter car as I got around 20 mpg, overall solid dependeble ride"
"Best car ever good commuter"
"I am the second owner it's only got 87,000 miles on it interior is perfect it's a very nice car"
"great car"
"ive had mine for 5 years and as long as i take care of her shes been great it has 238000 miles on her and im going to have her well over 400000"
Overall 1996 Buick Century Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Buick Century is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Buick Century quality a 4.3 out of 5.
1996 Buick Century Reliability
The 1996 Buick Century receives an average consumer rating of 4.2 overall and a 4.5 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Century Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Century, here are some of its best features:
- Smooth, quiet, stable, typically Buick characteristics.
- Good car for getting back and forth, college kid
- This car is great drive very good i love lady blu
- Good reliable car
- Smoothe ride
1996 Buick Century MPG by Trim
1996 Century Wagon 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1996 Century Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1996 Century Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1996 Buick Century front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1996 Buick Century Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
1996 Buick Century
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1996 Buick Century Depreciation
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1996 Buick Century Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | + $61 | $1,514 | $819 | ||
2023 | $196 | $1,318 | $694 | ||
2024 | $39 | $1,279 | $638 | ||
Now | $11 | $1,268 | $626 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Buick Century Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2951 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 113.5 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 129.7 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 6 | ||
Overall Length | 189.1 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 16.2 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 38.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 104.9 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.4 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 18 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 26 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 160 @ 5200 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 185 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.1 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
Entertainment
- CD Player
Interior
- Power Windows
- Tilt Steering Wheel
Seating
- Leather Seats
Technology
- Cruise Control
1996 Buick Century Safety
1996 Buick Century Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 1996 Buick Century | Used 2002 Dodge Neon | Used 1998 Pontiac Grand Am | Used 2000 Kia Sephia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,817 | $1,857 | $1,761 | $1,707 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.5 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG | City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 27 MPG | City 19/Hwy 30/Comb 23 MPG | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 23 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 160 @ 5200 RPM | 132 @ 5600 RPM | 150 @ 6000 RPM | 125 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 3.1 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |