Reviews: The 2001 Buick Century
By Jane Smith
The Buick Century for 2001
Made in CANADA for Buick, the Century for 2001 is a contender in the 6-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $20,020 USD with a invoice price of $18,318 USD.
Century Dimensions
In 2001 the Century has an overall length of 194.60 inches and a width of 72.70 inches. It sits a total of 56.60 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.70 inches. Front headroom is 39.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Century a turning 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 3368 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 3.1L V6 OHV 12V engine gets 20 miles/gallon city and 30 miles/gallon highway off a 17.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Century are also available.
Pricing
The Century retails for $20,020 USD with a invoice price of $18,318 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Driver Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Vehicle Anti-Theft, Cruise Control, Cassette Player, CD Player, CD Changer.
Exterior color choices include Black, Bordeaux Red Pearl, Gold Metallic, Graphite Metallic, Jasper Green Pearl, Light Sandrift Metallic, Midnight Blue Pearl, Sterling Silver Metallic, White with interior choices of Graphite Cloth, Medium Gray Cloth, Taupe Cloth. The Century seats 6 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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