Used 1998 Buick Century
1998 Buick Century Overview
1998 Buick Century Pricing
1998 Buick Century pricing starts at $2,046 for the Century Custom Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $19,185 when new. The range-topping 1998 Century Limited Sedan 4D starts at $2,300 today, originally priced from $20,545.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$19,185 | $2,046 | |||
$20,545 | $2,300 |
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 1998 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 (1997-2005) a 4.4 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 94% recommend it. These figures are based on 575 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1998 Buick Century
"The best car I've ever owned!"
"The car was extremely comfortable and reliable. You could practically sleep in it. Bought the car around 70,000 miles. The car ran great. Had the breaks done, tires, oil changes, and few tune ups. Never had any other problems! I drove the car up to 235,000 miles (5 years of owning it) - and if I didn't total it, I guarantee I would still have the car. It also saved my life because of the size. Some people think "old person car". But if you have a car that's safe and reliable, who cares! They are coming out with super nice looking Buicks now and I'm looking into getting one. I miss this car!"
"Very reliable first car"
"Bought the car when i turned 17 with 190k miles. Had no issues at all. First year of driving and only issue i had was it sucked down radiator fluid. at around 200 thousand miles it started to have issues. The transmission would buck, and it had a few electrical issues. The electrical issues were an easy fix. Just needed to rewire a few spots in the trunk. and the transmission diddnt act up but on occasion. at 209k miles the powersteering went and burnt up. then the ball and pinion went and its not worth fixing anymore. its kind of sad i loved that car. highly recommend for parents who want to get their kids a first car."
"A vehicle you can count on"
"I have owned this car for a long time and it has never let me down. I get great gas mileage and supreme comfort, it is easy to keep clean and not to expensive to maintain. I was looking for a newer car but cant seem to find anything comfortable enough to take its place."
Overall 1998 Buick Century Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1998 Buick Century is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1998 Buick Century quality a 4.4 out of 5.
1998 Buick Century Reliability
The 1998 Buick Century receives an average consumer rating of 4.4 overall and a 4.6 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1998 Century Features
According to drivers of the 1998 Century, here are some of its best features:
- Reliable for a long time, comfortable.
- Easy to drive and maintain as well as looks good.
- Drives and feels good to ride in!
- Quiet, comfortable ride with good fuel economy
- Quiet, comfortable
1998 Buick Century MPG by Trim
1998 Century Custom Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 27 MPG
1998 Century Limited Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 27 MPG
1998 Century Safety
1998 Buick Century Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
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1998 Buick Century Depreciation
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1998 Buick Century Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | + $115 | $1,731 | $807 | ||
2023 | $60 | $1,671 | $728 | ||
2024 | $40 | $1,631 | $670 | ||
Now | $15 | $1,616 | $658 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1998 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 | 3354 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 101.8 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 118.5 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 6 | ||
Overall Length | 194.6 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 58.0 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 16.7 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 37.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 109.0 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 72.7 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 17 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 27 mpg | ||
Combined | 20 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
- DVD Entertainment System
- MP3 Player
- CD Player
Interior
- Power Windows
- Tilt Steering Wheel
Seating
- Leather Seats
- Dual Power Front Seats
- Power Driver's Seat
Technology
- Cruise Control
- Hands Free Phone
- Navigation System
1998 Buick Century Safety
1998 Buick Century Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 1998 Buick Century | Used 1998 Toyota Tercel | Used 2001 Chevrolet Lumina | Used 2000 Volvo S70 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,300 | $1,737 | $2,206 | $2,086 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 17/Hwy 27/Comb 20 MPG | City 27/Hwy 35/Comb 30 MPG | City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG | City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 160 @ 5200 RPM | 93 @ 5400 RPM | 175 @ 5200 RPM | 236 @ 5400 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 3.1 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter | V6, 3.1 Liter | 5-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |