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Thanks guys... was going to do a serious review, but I don't have the time.. this I whipped up quickly for a laugh. I'm proud of it LOL

When I had to get rid of the Tracer, my mechanic knew of an old couple retiring and moving down to 1 vehicle. They decided they were going to get rid of their 92 Century and keep their Honda Odyssey. My mechanic informed me the car was in mint condition, low mileage, and he had been giving it oil changes since they got it. The wife only used it to drive to and from work, which was less than 3 miles from her house. So, for 2,500.00, I got a 1992 Century in 2002, with 38,500 miles on it. Was a great deal, couldn't pass it up. Now, the car has approximately 92,000 miles on it and still runs great.

Now, I'm not that old, but does anyone remember that not long ago, regular fuel was like $0.89/gallon? I used to fill up my 1993 Mercury Tracer for like 11-12 bucks!

If I ever get a new car, I'm taking the horn with me! :lol: You have no idea what it's like to be able to tap that thing behind some obnoxious woman in her little Corolla and scare the SH!T out of her LOL And yes, unfortunately, when 1 bulb goes out, they're all going to go out. And kudos to GM for not making the plastic lens separate from the entire electrical unit--crack it, and you have to replace the whole thing, at about 600 bucks (unless you go to a junk yard)

No, I like it a bit. I mean, I would tweak the interior a bit and the exterior as well, it kinda looks bubbly-shaped in those pics, but it's not too bad. If it was offered in the US for like 25, I'd take it over a LaCrosse.

Yeah, wasn't his character's name Mull or something? Nevermind, just checked, it was Richard Moll :) Anyway, welcome... everyone is really friendly here and enjoy the lounge, there is always something to keep you amused. :)

There we go. Picture mine in faded gray with different wheelcovers.

HarleyEarl, I loved the Century--I wished they kept it and updated it appropriately. I like mine now, although granted it's getting up in years and I'm starting to crave little things like cupholders, a CD player, airbags and abs, even a low fuel light LOL, but it still runs well and does its job :)

Wait... I think you've miscounted... For 06 added will be: - Pontiac Solstice - Pontiac Torrent - Buick Lucerne And somehow, they like to count these as new vehicles: - G6 Coupe - G6 Convertible Still... trimming a LOT from these divisions.

Paulie's "Edmunds" Review: 1992 Buick Century When most people think of a family sedan, they think of the Toyota Camry, the Honda Accord, the Hyundai Elantra, or even a Ford Aspire, but many fail to consider Buick's Century (because we tell them not to). The Century, part of an aging design on a decrepit body, using GM's tried-and-true, super-old crappy, err, I mean OHV, 3300 engine, is just one of the offered engines in the lineup. Families trying to save a penny here or there can stick with the anemic standard 4-banger (and boy does it bang!), 110-hp engine, but most will opt for the 6. The 3300 delivers 160 mediocre horses, and 185ft/lbs of torque, which by today's standards is just downright pathetic. The Accord V6 offers 240hp and the Elantra's offers 235hp. But, we're here to do a review, and even if this is an American car, we still have to treat it fairly and review it. Upon approaching the Century, we notice Buick's signature waterfall grille, boldly giving the Century a much-needed aggressive look. Turning the corner and you will find that Buick chose to keep white-walled tires at this day and age, when 99% of all non-GM manufacturer's have decided to abandon the idea, which means GM is wrong in keeping them. Take that GM. Entering the car and you will feel a solid door. I mean, solid. The thing weighs so much. Some call it safety, but we here at Edmunds call it a crappy job done on balancing the door on its hinges, which shows us immediately the car is subpar in quality. Seat yourself in the Century's standard split bench (yeah, they're still around, can you believe it?) seat, and you will find little support whatsoever. Moving on, starting the car reveals the 3300's lack in quiet and poise, as a loud exhaust note comes from the engine compartment. Looking around the cabin, and you will see a variety in cheap plastics so hard, my wife complained several times she hurt her ankles resting them on the dash. If she didn't rest her ankles there, we wouldn't have complained, because honestly, how many times do you feel a dash? Except if it's a Japanese car--those plastic dashes are so smooth and soft, I could talk about them for hours. And I do, in my following article: Honda Element: Honda Wows Us Again With Another Phenomenal Vehicle. The ride in the Century is rather soft. Some may say it absorbs a lot of bumps, but we in the car found it nauseating. Thank God my wife brought her barf-bag that she always carries when we test a GM vehicle. I am not going to continue about the ride, because my mother always told me, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. When comparing the Base V6 Century to other cars in its class, like the fully-equipped, $38,000.00 Toyota Avalon, with Toyota's brand-new 3.5L V6, that Toyota now claims has 595hp (and we believe them cause it's Toyota), the Century feels more like a vehicle from last century.

Welcome Mull

Yeah, I seem to get loaded on Carahol every day. It's best to just sell everything and go cold turkey. Keep the metro. Find someone who is Italian-American, and give him a Camaro or two.

See, I think the G6 is a MUCH better looking car than the Malibu, but, I HATE PONTIAC INTERIORS! I mean, the G6 is nicer than the norm for Pontiac, but ugh, I hate the look of their interiors so much... just always look so cheap and bland.

I want 3 sedans, one huge, one full, one midsize. 2 Trucks, one midsize, one full. I want a coupe/convertible. That's all. Oh, and real wood.

That better be standard for 2007.

I've only seen Cadillac, Saturn, and Chevy ads for employee discounts, but NOTHING for Buick or Pontiac. There isn't even anything to get people into the dealerships at this point--the LaCrosse, although a huge step forward from the Century, is just average. The Lucerne, not there. Rainier, well, who needed it?! Sales will prove my point. Terraza? C'mon. Make the Saturn Relay have all the features/luxury the Buick one has, then drop it from the Buick lineup. Rendezvous, well, they styling has grown on me, but it's time for a change. I know, I know, it's coming, but then they're changing the name as well? Silly. It has such a strong following!

Ugh... Buick is in for a very rough ride to say the least.

Wow, seeing it in writing really makes me feel that Buick would be the next to go if a division would be axed.

I'm going to do it, just for fun--I'm going to try and write it up as professional-sounding as possible :) Paulie's Uber-Long-Term Review

I have never been on a roller coaster before ;) I'm not sure why not--I mean, yes, I'm scared of them, but I've been bungee jumping, so I can't imagine it's much worse, no?

Okay, I'm 28. What can anyone tell me about some cars during the year 1977?

Oh man, it makes me want to write up a review of my 1992 Buick Century, just for shits and giggles! :lol:

I don't know if this counts, but I have a wealthy friend that only until a few years ago, never owned a car that had less than 8 cylinders (it so happens, he went down to a twin turbo V6 Audi S4 when he "downgraded")... He said to me while sitting in my 1987 Plymouth Sundance, "Hey, Paolo, this is great... let me get my grandfather's lawn mower and I'll race ya!" Or how about the time he insisted I put down all the windows (I didn't have power windows), when I was driving 70 to the beach. He reclined his chair back, and rolled both rear windows down at the same time, expressing, "Hey, I like this, it's a good workout." At least he makes it up to me by letting me drive his cars LOL I got another one for you... I won a bet when I tried to convince a guy at school I had a V8 in my Sundance... came out to the car, pulled the bottle out of the back seat! LOL

I like the one that's mooning us, and I kinda like the drool/drowning one... but that's about it.

LOL @ ocn & Nick