consumer.gif (10039 bytes) Consumers Digest Announces the 1999 Century a Best Buy

What do professional automotive writers have to say about the new Century? They understand the excellent combination of design, amenities and value that Century delivers.

"Probably the best car that no one seems to know about. If this car were Japanese, it would be challenging the sales leaders."

"The car exudes good taste in styling - not startling or new from any angle, but well-balanced and free of trendy flairs that can make a new design look dated in a hurry. It has long, unbroken surfaces, and soft corners."

"Buick has a real winner with the 3.1-liter 3100 V6, a 60-degree engine that develops 160 horsepower yet delivers 20 miles per gallon city and 29 mpg highway in the Century."

"The interior is spacious due to careful packaging and long front seat tracks. Ample rear-passenger foot room is the result of wide spacing of the front seat tracks. Sculpted front seat backs result in enhanced knee room for rear-seat passengers."

"Ride quality is, as expected, soft and compliant over any road surface. Road and suspension noise are absent."

"Century represents fine value for buyers shopping in its particular corner of the midsize market. Century offers a smooth, quiet ride, competent handling and good acceleration performance. It's easy to get in and out; the interior is attractive; and it's user friendly. That's what Buick buyers want." - Bob Storch, The Kansas City Star

"The new Century is as smooth, quiet and refined as a Toyota Camry, Honda Accord or any other expensive midsize imported sedan.

"As with most new GM vehicles, the Century is designed to require minimal upkeep. For instance, the engine is scheduled to go 100,000 miles before it needs a tune-up." - Richard Truett, Orlando Sentinel

"The new Century is considerably advanced in every way...from exterior and interior styling to more sophisticated ride, handling and noise/vibration/harshness (NVH) characteristics." - David C. Smith, Ward's Auto World

"When you look at it closely and follow the smooth, flowing lines of the exterior, you'll see that the Century is a very cleanly styled automobile that conveys understated elegance." - Richard Truett, Orlando Sentinel

"Full marks, too, for the new dashboard layout. The design is fresh and modern with a wave-like sweep to the fascia top. And the new instruments couldn't be clearer and easier to read.

"And as a long-distance cruiser, the Century has few rivals. At speed, the car is near-silent with only a faint murmur from under the hood, along with minimal road noise." - Howard Walker, St. Petersburg Times


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