2001 Buick Century for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2001 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.
2001 Buick Century specs
| Engine | 3.1L 6-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 |
2001 Buick Century: every figure
| Displacement | 3.1 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2001 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 145 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (29), service brakes (28) and power train (21). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01V109000 | 2001-04-06 | seat belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MESSAGE AREA LESS THAN 30 CM WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
| 00V371000 | 2000-11-13 | air bags:side/window | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOYMENT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2001 Buick Century: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2001 Buick Century; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Thinking about the 2001 Buick Century? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA has 145 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine and engine cooling, service brakes and power train. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Engine and fuel
It runs the 3.1L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
At 11.2 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 34 litres of fuel. That works out to about $17.36 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Space, size and seats
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The EPA lists 481 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
A good match for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Try before you buy
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Money matters
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $173.60 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
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 2001 Buick Century from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2001 Buick Century for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2001 Buick Century
Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 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 2001 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 2001 Buick Century have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2001 Buick Century cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3472.00.
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.