1982 Buick Century for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
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- Recalls
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For sale
We do not have a 1982 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 1982 Buick Century
- NHTSA lists 2 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 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (2) and steering (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83V007000 | 1983-01-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY WHEN THE METAL END FITTINGS WERE INSTALLED. SOME REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE METAL END FITTINGS WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE PULLING FORCE SPECIFIED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 106, "BRAKE HOSES". |
| 82V021000 | 1982-03-08 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap | UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE OF THESE CLAMPS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AT ANY OF THE FOUR PIPE TO HOSE CONNECTIONS. LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR DURING REFUELING, OR WHILE DRIVING, IF THE FUEL TANK IS ABOVE 3/4 FULL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1982 Buick Century?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1982 Buick Century for sale by us right now. This page sets out the 1982 Buick Century for buyers, in plain words.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train and steering. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
The figures, translated
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
When the Century makes sense
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
How big it is
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A week with the Century answers more than any brochure. Rent the Century for a week and see how it fits your life.
Narrowing it down
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
The cost of driving it
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.
Ready when you are
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
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 1982 Buick Century from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1982 Buick Century for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1982 Buick Century
Does CarmaCars sell the 1982 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 1982 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 1982 Buick Century have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 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.