1981 Buick Century for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1981 Buick Century for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1981 Buick Century
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81V036000 | 1981-03-23 | wheels:hubcap/cover | "TX" HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| 81V025000 | 1981-02-25 | suspension:rear | THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE. |
| 81V009000 | 1981-01-13 | wheels | THE STEEL USED IN SOME COMPACT SPARE WHEELS IS TOO THIN. WHILE IN SERVICE THE WHEEL MAY FRACTURE, RESULTING IN A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1981 Buick Century for buyers
No 1981 Buick Century is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page sets out the 1981 Buick Century for buyers, in plain words.
A buyer's checks
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Under the hood
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Practical details
As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city.
When the Century makes sense
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Try before you buy
Try the Century on your commute, then decide. A test week in the Century tells you more than any review. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Running costs
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Which one to look for
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Ready to ask?
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1981 Buick Century from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1981 Buick Century for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1981 Buick Century
Does CarmaCars sell the 1981 Buick Century?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1981 Buick Century before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1981 Buick Century have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.