2000 Buick Century: Road Test
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- MSRP: $19,840 -$21,975
- Invoice: $18,154 -$20,107
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Our road test for the 2000 Buick Century includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Buick Century from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Buick Century, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Buick Century help you decide if a 2000 Buick Century is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.7 |
Good from a standing start and in passing, helped by smooth gear changes and rapid downshifts.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.4 |
Averages in our tests ranged from 28.1 mpg in mostly highway driving, to 18.5 mpg with mostly city miles.
RIDE QUALITY
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5 |
Soft suspension absorbs most bumps, with minimal high-speed bounce.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5 |
Pronounced body lean, limited grip in fast turns. Low-effort steering lacks road feel, but makes low-speed maneuvers easy. Brakes are adequate, but pedal feel is too soft, front end dives in severe stops.
QUIETNESS
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5 |
Engine is noisy when passing, but otherwise smooth. Low wind and road noise.
CONTROLS
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 6 |
Minimal gauges, but they're easy to read. Controls are handy and simple, but the low-mounted climate system controls interfere with center passenger's knees.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.2 |
Good head and leg room, but the softly padded standard cloth seats lack thigh and lower-back support. The Limited's optional leather seats are firmer and more comfortable.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.1 |
Good head and leg room, but too narrow for three adults to be comfortable.
CARGO ROOM
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4.5 |
Wide, flat-floor trunk is nice, but loading/unloading requires stretching over a wide bumper-level shelf.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.3 |
Century is a modern, well-thought-out sedan with a no-surprises formula that's proved appealing to conservative buyers. It's worth a look.
Total Score
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 50 | 50.2 |
Total Score: 50
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