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1996 Buick Century Consumer Reviews

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4.2
(201 reviews)
1996 Buick Century
5
47%
4
34%
3
13%
2
3%
1
2%
93%
Recommend this vehicle
Value
4.3
Performance
4.3
Quality
4.3
Comfort
4.4
Reliability
4.5
Styling
4.1
1996 Century Overview
Among the 201 owners who provided feedback on the 1996 Buick Century for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is mostly positive, with 93% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's reliability and comfort to be its strongest features and styling to be its weakest. 95 out of 201 of owners (47% of them) rank the 1996 Century five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 1996 Buick Century. Is it the right vehicle for for you? Check out Kelley Blue Book's consumer reviews and see for yourself.
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Positive Review

"Great First Car!"

I got this car three years ago for $1500 from the original owner, who was looking for something bigger to drive her grandkids around in. I've had a few minor problems with this car, and honestly, I haven't taken very good care of it. I seriously didn't think I'd still have it today. That being said, it still runs great! If I cared to put some extra money into it I'm sure it'd run like almost new, but there's nothing critical that's needed fixing; just the brakes a few years back! This is the best first car I could have hoped for, and soon it's being handed down to my sister!


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Critical Review

"Comfortable and Handle Well"

I love this car. Maybe it is a big car but it is clearly a good car as a truck when hauling stuff to carry in the cargo. Drving the car is awesome as it has a mind of it owns seems. It is comfortable and a smooth ride on the roads. Othewise I would dislike having to part with this car but gas prices are a main reason to go for the future economy cars.

1996 Century Reviews

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West Coast
10/12/2021
Good

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Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
4.0
Styling
4.0
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Diogenes the Seeker
10/10/2021
When Quality Mattered!
Pros

Reliable, comfortable, has style!

Cons

Only has 14" wheels, tire supply limited

I've had this car for almost 19 years, having bought it when it only had 6300 miles on it, owned by a little old lady who didn't drive much. As it was from a cold snowy part of the country that uses salt on the road in the winter, it did have a little rust at the bottom of two front doors - but has been stable since moving to a sunny climate and sheltered in a garage. Have had a super honest shop take care of it over the years, and the owner commented that the car runs like a new car. Plastic part at bottom of driver's seat has wear, and there is a minor upholstery issue on the driver's side. otherwise, it does look like new and runs great. i think this model year was the last one in which cars had a distinctive style and it is made of steel. A treasured car!

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Wanda the Wonder Wagon
3/3/2020
Wanda's a great car
Pros

This car gets great gas mileage in the city with t

Cons

Unfortunately the gas tank is only a 16.5 gallon c

I bought Wanda at the Salvation Army auction for $1,300 I owner car in perfect running condition car has great style ride smooth it has 129,000 miles on it I've looked all over the Internet for cars similar for sale and I found absolutely none for sale I know it doesn't have great value but it does have sentimental value to me it's a very cool car

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Madmax
11/2/2018
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

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Lawnboy
1/6/2018
What a great car!

I bought this car from a neighbor when I was on a run. I always saw it sitting there in their driveway. It is a car I grew up with. I contacted them and bought it for 1200 in 2017 with 103K. It did need some maintenance,however it runs like a champ. I love it! It is just a great car all around. I use it all the time.

Value
5.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
3.0
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Lars Dean
6/4/2017
20 year old car, gets from point A to b, reliable
Pros

good car for getting back and forth, college kid

solid engine, newer tires, battery, suspension and brakes need some work.

Value
3.0
Performance
2.0
Quality
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Reliability
4.0
Styling
3.0
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Lady Blue
3/10/2016
run very very good
Pros

this car is great drive very good i love lady blu

a very small oil leak

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
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Zonned
12/25/2015
Good old car
Pros

Reliable, smooth riding, decent gas milage

Cons

Cassette tape deck was annoying to replace

Bought this old Buick a few months back for a steal. The car was a little rough needed some basic maintenance, a little cleaning a bit of TLC. A few parts later I got it running good and changed all the fluids. While this car definitely isn't going impress your friends or outrun anyone but the old GM 3300 engine was built to last and this car rides like a dream for its age. Have never had any problems with it and it never hesitated to start even when I first got it. Have been using it as my daily driver for a couple of months now and it hasn't let me down at all. The interior is a bit retro but if you can get past that this car is definitely worth it.

Value
5.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
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