Vital Statistics: 1999 Buick Century
By Bill Bregman
Introduction
The 1999 Century is manufactured in CANADA for Buick. It is Buick's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $18,855 USD in 1999.
Century Dimensions
The 1999 Century has standard length of 194.60 inches and a width of 72.70 inches. The Century rides 56.60 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.70 inches. Front headroom is 39.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Century a radius of 37.50 inches. It uses 205/70R15 tires with a wheelbase of 109.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Century comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Century's generous 3.1L V6 OHV 12V engine has been measured to get 20 miles/gallon city driving with a 17.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Century retails for $18,855 USD with a invoice price of $17,629 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Traction Control. Leading optional equipment includes First Aid Kit, Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls, Cruise Control, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls, Cassette Player.
Exterior color choices include Auburn Nightmist Pearl, Black, Bordeaux Red Pearl, Bright White, Jasper Green Metallic, Light Sandrift Metallic, Midnight Blue Pearl, Platinum Gray Metallic, Santa Fe Red Pearl, Twilight Blue Metallic with interior choices of Adriatic Blue Cloth, Medium Gray Cloth, Taupe Cloth. The Century seats 6 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Buick Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 36 month/36,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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