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2G4WS52M3W1435993 — 1998 Buick Century Custom — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

1998 Buick Century Custom

Lot #45499485 · VIN 2G4WS52M3W1435993

🇺🇸 IAAIRearKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSoldAwaiting seller decision

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1998 Buick Century, Rear, IAAI, VIN 2G4WS52M3W1435993 · photo 1 of 17

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What does the damage type «Rear» mean

The auction has not listed a specific damage type for this lot. That does not mean the car is problem-free — we recommend reviewing the lot with our expert before placing a bid.

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Auction IAAI · Lot #45499485

Final bid225 USD8% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 2 904 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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✓ We inspect the lot on request — specialist video report✓ Fixed $500 commission, no hidden fees✓ Delivery + turnkey customs clearance in 45–60 days

Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine568 590 ₴≈ 12 786 USD

1 · Auction price500 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT7 750 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker875 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 2G4WS52M3W1435993 history

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#45499485You are here

IAAI

Jul 29, 2026

Sold

225 USD

State Farm Insurance

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Buick Century 1998

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 251. Of these — crashes: 9, fires: 0.

Most-reported systems

Service Brakes
31
Hydraulic
29
Electrical System
27
Power Train
27
Visibility
25
Engine And Engine Cooling
25

Official recalls

Steering
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
NHTSA campaign: 09E005000
Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE VERTICAL HEAD LAMP ADJUSTING DEVICE MAY NOT BE CALIBRATED PROPERLY.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTICALLY AIMING THE HEADLAMPS.
NHTSA campaign: 99V356000
Fuel System, Other
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
NHTSA campaign: 07E021000
Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OWNER MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIREMENT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING DEVICE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

1998 Buick Century Custom

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VIN 2G4WS52M3W1435993 history

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