1989 Buick Century Custom Coupe - MotorWeek Retro

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[@raymondhaley2419]

The first year the when Buick updated the styling, and interior, but what I really fell in❤ with was the new 3300 V6 multi port fuel injection,a scaled down version of the larger 3800,minus it's counter rotation balance shaft, and also was briefly an ex racing engine, GM cut Buicks racing future short, but Chevy is doing alright, the Buick racing team was making history with their V6 engines.

[@cld2930]

My dad had two versions of this car. He had a 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL 2 door. The car was red with a tan leather interior had the 4-speed automatic with a 3.8 V6. It was a fun car to drive and was very reliable. He then got a 1995 Buick Century 4-door four-speed automatic 3.1 V6 it was like a blue-green with a the gray cloth interior. Very reliable and fun-to-drive.

[@judethaddaeus9742]

If I were choosing, the Century coupe with the V6 would be my preference. That 3300 was a great engine. And the Century was free of the early W-body teething troubles as well.

[@chrislemaster2695]

The 3300 V-6 was based off of GM 3800 Pre Series 1 LN3 and a shorter deck as well.

[@oliverrojas3185]

This engine is phenomenal,. Characteristically smooth, producing ample low end torque, and above 60 mph, having reserve power . It can be challenging to get to the spark plugs at each cylinder bank. otherwise, the Buick Century engine bay is an easy place to access.

[@fernandorocha-dx1wv]

The ehngine 3.3 liter is fantastic and durable. Beautiful and confortable car

[@therealdaveycrocko8774]

😮 they must have dropped the two-door coupe shortly after this considering I've literally never seen one on the road? The four-door was super popular down here in Miami among the elderly condo crowds and rental-car fleets. There were so many sold in fact that there are quite a few still puttering around town along with its corporate cousin the Cutlass Ciera. I'm 44 and recently had a conversation with someone in their mid-20s who told me that the only Oldsmobile they remember because it was the last one they saw was an old Sierra.

[@tomgaddis5020]

My grandparents had 2 of these at the same time a 90 and 95. I would drive them to Florida every fall in them. I think every other car on the road in Florida was a Buick century or Oldsmobile cutlass Cierra in the mid 90s.

[@boss12]

I want one. As a kid, it seemed boring. Now that I’m grown, I get it. Lol

[@EMdemo]

Dude, ain't that the fuckin truth?? Same has happened to me multiple times with different vehicles...

[@EMdemo]

Ok maybe except for the column shifter. Fuck that jazz lmao

[@roddydykes7053]

My first car was a ‘92 Oldsmobile 98 Elite, it was comfortable but there was fat chance I was getting laid in that for highschool lol. A ‘92 Toyota Celica changed that though

[@boss12]

@@EMdemo I like column shifters.

[@peterbennett4124]

I'd get another 91 Acura Legend before I got that. That's a granny car a Legend would smoke that thing in style.

[@raymondhaley6185]

The car was so- so but the optional race inspiredV6 engine was small enough to be used in a W body cars, one car was modern but lacking horsepower, the other car not so good but had a remarkable drivetrain.

[@67tomcat]

The particular test car is very understated and almost handsome. My mom had a 1985 Century 2 door- more formal roofline, but overall a good car. Back when there were several body styles of vehicles available.

[@markw208]

“Dead, over boosted power steering” just what my dad wanted.

[@raymondhaley2419]

I'm still pissed at GM 30 years later for dumping the 3300mfiV6 Buick engine,I will never forgive you for that, GM, retrospect reinforces that feeling.

[@ce9345]

I had a neighbor who bought a 1990 century limited sedan new. He loved it and never had any trouble. I own now a 2005 Century Special Edition. With 66,000 miles it drives like new!

[@trr5291]

I've never seen a 2 door century in person. They look ok. I had a 89 sedan century.

[@fernandorocha8459]

I love this car

[@michaelcoffey7362]

I always like these 🥰

[@brettcannon74]

If you can find any nice A-body, grab it!

[@ryoamora8655]

Amen, still looking for a nice Celebrity Eurosport, 6000 STE, Cutlass Ciera International Series or Century T-Type.

[@303nitzubishi4]

There was an 86 or 87 Century T type coupe at an auction a few years back that I wanted but couldn't talk the wife into. It only had around 70k on it but it had sat outside and was badly sun damaged inside and out. No rust, dents or scratches but the clear coat and paint were destroyed. The interior was complete and original but again some cracking on the dash and fading/deterioration of the fabric. It was still an incredible sight, the completely blacked out trim was impressive and the bucket seats with the console made it very unique inside. I drove it around the parking lot it ran smooth and everything worked. The mpi 3.8 (pre-series I) had a ton of torque I'm guessing the 440-t4 probably had a sport axle ratio in that car. I hope it ended up with someone who knew what it was and preserved it

[@RaymondHaley-lv2mo]

The first W body wasn't the cars they were supposed to be, the century was out of date but the engine it was more sophisticated than the 2.8 V6 engine the 3300engine should've been in the W body.

[@daviddaniel387]

Man I wish I could have one of these a simple car no drama no fuss reasonably priced too even for being fully equipped

[@Wv8675]

Such a great looking car

[@jareknowak8712]

Looks a bit like old BMW 6 series from the profile.

[@troynov1965]

I was thinking same thing

[@doug6191]

Lol @ John saying the W-body lasting into the 90s. They lasted long after that.

[@42luke93]

Interesting, I never knew there was a coupe of the century,

[@tomjanowski8584]

I don't remember this car....like I don't think I've ever seen one before this video.

[@a.person7825]

I hope that’s wax residue at the edge of the taillight at 1:23.🤷🏻

[@roddydykes7053]

Jonathan Banks has entered the chat

[@canaalberona8269]

Can you do the sedan and wagon next? =D

[@CRAPO2011]

Good for a 3800 SC swap

[@texan903]

Didn't the Century and Regal essentially morph into the same vehicle for the former's final generation?

[@ryoamora8655]

In 1973, the Regal's debut year, it was almost an identical twin to the Century as a personal luxury Colonnade coupe. The Regal only had a formal roofline, while Century could have both...A formal and slick fastback. The Century also had a sedan, Buick later offered the Regal in a more luxurious sedan in 1976-77 with stacked headlights.

[@303nitzubishi4]

Yeah the A body Century pictured here was built through the 96 model year and then may have skipped a couple years and came back in 98 or 99 on the 2nd gen W platform. At that point yes the Century and Regal were essentially the same car although equipped and marketed completely differently. "Complimentary" to each other in the market as John would say

[@fernandorocha901]

I love this car, beautiful and sexy