In A Row Consumers Digest editors have identified those cars seen as the best values in their respective classes. This means carefully considering each vehicle's attributes relative to its purchase price and overall cost of ownership. Best Buys are the cars Consumers Digest feels represent the most prudent investments for consumers. When you compare Century for space, luxury, comfort and value, you'll see why Century was named a Consumers Digest Best Buy.
Standard equipment is quite high.
All models include automatic programmable power door locks, antilock brakes, power windows mirrors, dual visor vanity mirrors, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel and variable intermittent windshield wipers. And you won't break the bank by opting for automatic headlamps, steering-wheel touch controls and power driver's seat. For 2000, Buick increased the Century's horsepower by 15 rpm and torque by 10 ft.-lbs. That brings horsepower up to a respectable 175 from the 3.1-liter V6 engine. The standard four-speed automatic transmission is among the best in the class for shifting smoothness.