2003 Buick Century Custom Sedan 4-door 3.1l on 2040-cars
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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You're bidding on a 2003 Buick Century that I'm selling for my daughter. The car was originally purchased by my grandmother on 1/23/2003 in Carlsbad, CA, where it spent the first 6.5 years of its life. I inherited the car in November, 2009, and drove it for work, so most of the miles on the car are highway miles. During the time I drove the car, it was always garage-kept. In April 2013, I passed the car down to my daughter, and it was stored outside during that time. Mechanically, the car is very sound--it runs, handles, and stops great. The tires are in good shape. AC blows cold. The car has approximately 160,000 miles, but I can't verify the exact mileage because the odometer LED stopped working about 4 months ago. I've researched how to repair this, and it's a matter of replacing two resistors on the circuit board for the LED, which I, frankly, don't want to tackle. I'm sure a Buick dealer would be able to repair it as well. To help with mileage verification, I've posted the most recent Valvoline bill from 4/4/13, with a mileage of 122,579 on it. The car has had more recent oil changes, but my daughter wasn't as diligent about saving receipts as I was, so I don't have more recent records. The car has an aftermarket JVC stereo in it, with CD and USB input--the speakers are stock Buick.
THE GOOD: This car was "born in the desert" in California, so the body on this car is extremely good, especially for the car's age. There is a very small bit of rust just behind both front wheels, but it's surface rust only (photos attached). This is the only real rust I can find on the car. I've had mechanics remark on how good of shape the body is in. Mechanically, as I mentioned, there is very little wrong--cold AC, and the engine pulls strong. There is a VERY occasional transmission slip, but I had it in a Buick dealer for three days to get it diagnosed, and they couldn't get the trans to even do it so they could diagnose the issue--that's how seldom it happens. They said the car's computer didn't record any transmission issues in its log. The interior is really good--no rips, and minimal wear. THE BAD: My daughter is a smoker, and there is a smoky smell to the interior. I've shampooed the upholstery, and there is still some "smokiness". If you're sensitive to smoke, this is probably not your car. As with any car of this age, there are small, nagging issues: the left rear door spring popped out and won't hold the door open (the spring is in the car), the rear window switches occasionally don't work, the odometer light issue I described above. There are a couple of dents in the body--one in the hood, and one in the left-front fender (photos attached). My grandmother did get in a minor fender-bender when she owned the car, and my understanding is that the hood, grill, and left front fender were replaced at that time. I don't have more details about it, as she's since passed away. I've been as up-front about the car as I can be--it's a good, solid car, and I think the buyer will be very happy with it. It's been comfortable and reliable for us. I'll be happy to answer any questions anyone has. Buyer requirements: deposit must be paid within 48 hours of close of auction, and must be paid in full within 7 days of close of auction. I cannot arrange delivery of the car--it is pick-up-only at our home in Kentwood, MI. I cannot accept a check as payment. |
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