Nancy and I drove it back from Iowa, and it ran great. I think it enjoyed stretching its legs on the interstate.
Everything is in pretty good shape, just needing the normal items (new fluids, brakes, etc.). Surprisingly (or not), there's a web forum dedicated to the Cutlass Ciera and its sisters (Buick Century, Pontiac 6000, Chevy Celebrity) that has been really useful so far. And a little distracting at times...