Used 1997 Buick Skylark Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Skylark, so we've included reviews for other years of the Skylark since its last redesign.
My parent's 97 skylark...
kslaughter322, 01/24/2012
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just got my permit in November, and love to drive this car. The controls are all easy to get to, It has a lot of power, very good handling, safe and smooth ride, but don't expect it to drive like a Caddy or Roadmaster. My parents made 2, 300 some mile trips from wv to ohio and had no issues to speak of. also, later on after I got my permit, we made a drive from oak hill, wv to Grantsville, MD, and 3 weeks later Oak Hill, WV to Severn MD and again, no problems to speak of. And the car has around 119,500 miles on it. Have had the car a little over a year and it is very reliable. When I turn 16, I want a Skylark as a first car.
Takes a beating
luvinit, 04/28/2006
1996 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I despised this vehicle when I first began to drive it because it is a "grandma" sedan. Over a year of driving it, i have learned to love it. I have had some pricy repairs but given the age, the mileage and some of the notorious parts that come with it standard, i had expected it. The parts I believe may be due to the dealership's, and the previous owners fault; they were in moderate condition when purchased but went far downhill over the course of five years. My vehicle has had basicly everything worked on except for the lower portion of the engine. The repair costs that i have suffered are most likely not common given that the main notorious object in the vehicle, has just failed(tranny)
It Never Dies
Mr Blah Blah, 02/14/2009
1996 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car from my father-in- law who put 112,000 miles on it. I have a 76 mile round-trip commute to work and go through about a tank of gas a week. I can get close to 400 miles off of one tank. Had a not-so-easy-to-find electrical problem with it, but once that was ironed out, no other problems. I now have 150,000 miles on it and love it. One of the most dependable cars I have ever owned.
Grandma's 97 Buick skylark
Terry, 12/07/2009
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
My Buick Skylark has only 35,000 miles and was my grandmother's from 1997- 2003. After she died I got the car and it is a great little car in perfect shape and reliable--until now. The water pump went and I found out that it takes hours to get to the pump and it costs $$$--$750.00 to replace it-- and a gasket too. Why did Buick design an engine that would be so hard to get to a water pump. The mechanic suggested that as long as you are paying for the cost of labor to get to the water pump you should have several other somewhat related items fixed as well. I called the dealer to verify the extent in reaching the water pump and they verified this issue. Not good.
Good Mid-sized Car
Bobbyboy, 09/18/2003
1996 Buick Skylark Custom 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used with 28,000 miles on it and although it looked perfect, I wondered about the mechinical shape it was in. Having had it for 5 years I haven't put a cent in it except for normal maintence.
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