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2G4WS52J121237025-2002-buick-century-0
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2002 BUICK CENTURYVIN: 2G4WS52J121237025

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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN 2G4WS52J121237025
Latest reported mileage: 225 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2023-03-11
a year ago
111,341 mi
TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Collision damage reported
2021-11-08
3 years ago
13,047 mi
Passed emissions inspection
2020-10-09
4 years ago
45,680 mi
Accident reported
Vehicle involved in a sideswipe collision with another motor vehicle
Airbag deployed

VIN Factory Options

Found 185 factory options in 52 categories

Factory Options

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
  • 6-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT
  • CRUISE CONTROL
  • CUSTOM PREMIUM PKG; -inc: ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr-loading cassette, folding pwr heated body-color mirrors, cruise control, front/ rear carpet savers, trunk convenience net, rear window antenna
  • FRONT CARPET SAVERS
  • FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING PKG
  • REAR CARPET SAVERS
EMISSIONS
  • FEDERAL EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT
ENGINE
  • 3.1L (191) SFI V6 ENGINE
  • V6 Cylinder Engine
OPTION PKG
  • BASE PKG; -inc: base vehicle only
PAINT TYPE
  • STANDARD PAINT
SEAT TRIM
  • TAPESTRY/GALLANT CLOTH SEAT TRIM
  • Cloth Seats
SEAT TYPE
  • 55/45 SPLIT BENCH SEAT W/ARMREST
TIRES
  • P205/70R15 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES
  • Tire Pressure Monitor
TRANSMISSION
  • 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T

Vehicle Equipment

Air Bag - Frontal
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
Air Conditioning
  • A/C
  • Multi-Zone A/C
Audio
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Cassette
Brakes
  • ABS
  • Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
Convenience
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Automatic Headlights
  • Cruise Control
  • Engine Immobilizer
  • Front Reading Lamps
  • Intermittent Wipers
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Drivetrain
  • Front Wheel Drive
Engine
  • 3.1L (191) SFI V6 ENGINE
  • V6 Cylinder Engine
Floor Mats
  • Floor Mats
Fuel
  • Gasoline Fuel
Locks
  • Keyless Entry
  • Power Door Locks
Mirrors
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Power Mirror(s)
Safety Features
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Emergency Trunk Release
  • Traction Control
Seat Trim
  • TAPESTRY/GALLANT CLOTH SEAT TRIM
  • Cloth Seats
Seats
  • Pass-Through Rear Seat
  • Power Driver Seat
Steering
  • Power Steering
Tire - Front
  • Tires - Front All-Season
Tire - Rear
  • Tires - Rear All-Season
Tires
  • P205/70R15 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES
  • Tire Pressure Monitor
Transmission
  • 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
Wheels
  • Wheel Covers
Window
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defrost

Equipment Details

MECHANICAL
  • 17.5 gallon fuel tank
  • 3.1L (191) SFI V6 engine
  • Battery rundown protection
  • Four-wheel independent suspension
  • Front wheel drive
  • Parking brake w/push-to-set & push-to-release feature
  • Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Stainless steel exhaust system
  • Starter grind protection
EXTERIOR
  • 2-speed windshield wipers w/variable delay
  • Body-color body-side moldings
  • Soft-ray tinted side glass
  • Solar tinted windshield/rear window
  • Twilight Sentinel headlamp control
INTERIOR
  • Acoustical insulation pkg
  • Air filtration system
  • Concert Sound II 6-speaker system
  • Covered visor vanity mirrors w/extendable sunshades
  • Dual zone manual air conditioning
  • Fixed mast antenna
  • Front & side window defroster outlets
  • Front passenger assist handle
  • Front seat armrest w/cup holders & coin holder
  • Front/rear carpeting
  • Front/rear door map pockets
  • Front/rear door-mounted warning reflectors
  • Fully trimmed trunk
  • Illuminated entry w/theater dimming & exit illumination
  • Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, trip odometer, fuel/temp gauges
  • Lighting-inc: ashtray, glove box, trunk, instrument panel courtesy, dome
  • Locking glove box
  • Multi-function lever-inc: turn signal controls, headlamps & high/low dimmer switch, windshield wiper controls, flash-to-pass feature
  • PASS-Key II theft deterrent system
  • Pwr trunk release
  • Pwr windows-inc: driver express-down, passenger lockout feature
  • Rear seat heat ducts
  • Rear window defroster
  • Rearview mirror w/integrated map reading lights
  • Remote hood release
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Tire inflation monitor
  • Warning lights-inc: low fuel, oil/coolant/washer fluid level, door/trunk ajar
  • Warning tones-inc: key-in-ignition, turn signal, headlamps/parking brake on, low fuel
SAFETY
  • Driver & front passenger airbag (SRS)
  • Dual-note horn
  • Front outboard lap/shoulder safety belts w/adjustable comfort guides
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Rear outboard lap/shoulder safety belts

Chassis

Brakes
  • Brake ABS System - 4 Wheel
  • Brake Type - Power
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Drum - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 10.8 x 1.3 in
  • Rear Drum Diam x Width - 8.9 x 1.8 in
Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 17.5 gal
Steering
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - 3.04
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 16.8
  • Steering Type - Pwr
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 37.5 ft
Suspension
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front - 32 mm
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear - 32 mm
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front - 1.18 in
  • Suspension Type - Front - 4-wheel
  • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - Independent
  • Suspension Type - Rear - 4-wheel
  • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - Independent
Tires
  • Front Tire Order Code - QGY
  • Front Tire Size - P205/70R15
  • Rear Tire Order Code - QGY
  • Rear Tire Size - P205/70R15
  • Spare Tire Size - compact
Trailering
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 100 lbs
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 1000 lbs
Weight Information
  • Base Curb Weight - 3368 lbs
Wheels
  • Front Wheel Size - 15 x 6.0 in
  • Rear Wheel Size - 15 x 6.0 in
  • Spare Wheel Material - Steel
  • Spare Wheel Size - 15 x 4.0 in

Dimensions

Cargo Area Dimensions
  • Trunk Volume - 16.7 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
  • Height, Overall - 56.6 in
  • Length, Overall - 194.6 in
  • Liftover Height - 29.8 in
  • Min Ground Clearance - 5.7 in
  • Track Width, Front - 62.0 in
  • Track Width, Rear - 61.1 in
  • Wheelbase - 109.0 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors - 72.7 in
Interior Dimensions
  • Front Head Room - 39.4 in
  • Front Hip Room - 54.4 in
  • Front Leg Room - 42.4 in
  • Front Shoulder Room - 58.0 in
  • Passenger Capacity -
  • Passenger Volume - 101.8 ft³
  • Second Head Room - 37.4 in
  • Second Hip Room - 53.3 in
  • Second Leg Room - 36.9 in
  • Second Shoulder Room - 57.1 in

Powertrain

Cooling System
  • Total Cooling System Capacity - 10.4 qts
Electrical
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 102
Engine
  • Displacement - 3.1L/191
  • Engine Order Code - LG8
  • Engine Type - Gas V6
  • Fuel System - SFI
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 175 @ 5200
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 195 @ 4000
Mileage
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 20 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 29 MPG
Transmission
  • Drivetrain - Front Wheel Drive
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - 3.05
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.92
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.70
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) - 2.38
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.57
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.00
  • Trans Description Cont. - Automatic w/OD
  • Trans Order Code - MX0
  • Trans Type - 4

Summary

Summary
  • Body Style - 4dr Sdn Custom
  • Vehicle Name - Buick Century

Vehicle

Vehicle
  • Country of Origin - Canada Buick Carline
  • EPA Classification - Mid-Size

Sale Record

Sale Date
5 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
8715 mi
Location
Cleveland, OH, 44143
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Year2002
TitleHidden text
ODO 9159 mi (Hidden text)
LossHidden text
DamageHidden text, Hidden text
Estimated Retail Value$9827
Estimated Repair Cost$1535 (628%)
SellerHidden text
LocationCleveland, OH, 44143
Date
ended 5 years ago
sold for $897
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #15652
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Tech Specs
ColorGold, Beige
TransmissionAutomatic Transmission
Engine3.1L V6 FI OHV 12V F2
Cylinders6 Cylinders
DriveFront Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

Model Analytics & Market Report

We've analyzed more than 2,600 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 2002 BUICK CENTURY in 2002 was $5,900.
The average price for used 2002 BUICK CENTURY nowadays in is $3,991 which is 68% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 6,393 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
Take a look at 2002 BUICK CENTURY model page in BADVIN vehicles catalog.

Price vs Mileage

The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 2002 BUICK CENTURY. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 2002 BUICK CENTURY by mileage and number of sales.
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MileageAverage PriceSample Size
40,000 mi$5,49521 sales
45,000 mi$7,48817 sales
50,000 mi$4,99538 sales
55,000 mi$4,99766 sales
60,000 mi$4,90640 sales
65,000 mi$4,99557 sales
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VIN Decoder — 29 records

Engine
Displacement (CC)

Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

3100.0
Displacement (CI)

Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

189.17360669367
Displacement (L)

Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

3.1
Engine Configuration

Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.

V-Shaped
Engine Model

Engine model is a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of engine.

LG8
Engine Number of Cylinders

This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.

6
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type defines the mechanism through which fuel is delivered to the engine.

Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Other Engine Info

This is a catch-all field for storing additional engine information that does not fit in any of the other engine fields.

Name Plate: Buick
Exterior / Body
Body Class

Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.

Sedan/Saloon
Doors

This is a numerical field to store the number of doors on a vehicle.

4
Windows

This field defines the number of windows on a vehicle.

4
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the higher bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
General
Make

Per 49 CFR 565, Make is a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or engines.

BUICK
Manufacturer Name
Name of the vehicle manufacturer.
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Model

Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.

Century
Model Year

If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.

2002
Note

Note is used to store any additional information that does not correspond to any of the specified fields on the interface. This is a catch-all element for systems other than for engine, restraint system, brake and battery. Engine, restraint system, brake, and battery have their own note elements.

Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Plant City

This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

OSHAWA #2
Plant Company Name

This data element captures the name of the company that owns the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

GMNA
Plant Country

This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

CANADA
Plant State

This data element captures the State or Province name within the Plant Country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

ONTARIO
Series

Per 49 CFR 565, Series means a name that a manufacturer applies to a subdivision of a "line" denoting price, size or weight identification and that is used by the manufacturer for marketing purposes.

Custom
Vehicle Type

This field defines the type of the vehicle based on the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

PASSENGER CAR
Internal
NCSA Body Type

An internal NHTSA field to capture the body type of the vehicle.

4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSA Make

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Make of the vehicle.

Buick / Opel
NCSA Model

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Model of the vehicle.

Century
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type

This field describes the type of seat belt, such as manual or automatic. Automatic seat belts automatically close over riders in a vehicle. Automatic seat belts were mainly used in some older model GM, Nissan, and Honda vehicles and are rarely seen now.

Manual
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of frontal air bags. Frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy in "moderate to severe" frontal or near-frontal crashes.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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Taxes are not typically shown on the Monroney label for 2002 BUICK vehicles as they vary by location and are usually calculated and added at the time of purchase.
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