In what must be something of a conundrum for company management, the very values that give Buicks much of their appeal to repeat customers conspire to make them nearly invisible to potential customers looking to switch from other brands. Those familiar with Buicks will instantly understand when we say these cars are understated almost to a fault, so quiet and conservative that they attract attention only in locations where automobiles normally aren't seen. Drive a Buick onto a golf course, for example, and people will notice. Otherwise, they blend into the background as unobtrusively as a finely crafted piece of furniture in a palace. To some people that's a flaw, but not to others. Glamour is nice in its own way--and Buick buyers can choose a Riviera if that's what they're looking for--but elegance, balance and a total rejection of flash and trendiness keep the cash registers ringing in Buick City. For proof of the effectiveness of Buick's philosophy, one need look no farther than the Century, one of the division's best-selling lines. The current model, totally redesigned last year, took the place of a car that sold well even at the end of a 15-year production run in which it faced such worthy opponents as the Ford Taurus, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Maxima and the Chrysler Cirrus and Dodge Stratus, all regularly updated while the Buick soldiered along without apparent change. The same cars are lined up against the new Century. After more than a year on the market, it has quietly carved out a solid niche for itself.
Buick
Century
1998
1998 Buick Century
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Overview
Specs & Features
Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.1L V-6 / 160 HP / 185 ft.lbs.
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
20 / 29 / 24 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
6
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 3.1L V-6 / 160 HP / 185 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 20 / 29 / 24 Mpg |
Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Strut |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 17.0 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $65 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 16.7 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 102 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 194.6 " |
Exterior Width | 72.7 " |
Exterior Height | 56.6 " |
Front Headroom | 39.3 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.4 " |
Front Legroom | 42.4 " |
Rear Legroom | 36.9 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.0 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 57.1 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 3,335 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 109 " |
Turning Radius | 18.7 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 15.0 " Steel |
Paint | Monotone / Monotone With Stripe |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote / Dual Power Remote Heated |
Bumpers | Body-colored With Chrome Insert |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months / 100,000 Miles |
Accessories Months | 96 Months / 80,000 Miles |
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