This little car is a great A-to-B car or family car. The Tech 4 2.5l 4- cylinder is really noisy, but will run forever. I made the mistake of thinking it was valves tapping or an engine knock. But the two different machincs I took it to both said similar remarks, "The engine has a plasic timing gear that makes a lot of noise, even brand new, but it is nothing to …

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John-X2K, 04/25/2008

1990 Buick Skylark 4dr Sedan

This was my first vehilce and it turned out to be really reliable, so if your looking to put your son/daughter in there first car go for a nice looking 1990 Buick Skylark. Also, throw in a nice cd player and some good fresh speakers and you've struck gold.

Overall awesome Car!!

Calvin Richmond, 06/18/2002

1990 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan

The performance from my 2.3L Quad 4 is eager and satisfying, though it could use a lot more low-end torque. Comfort and fuel economy is good, unless you drive with a lead foot. Interior design is good, but why the heck couldn't they spare to put in some more gauges(Oil temp,etc.)! Build quality is good, and it is reliable as heck, if you do proper maintenance. Get …

The best car to own (my first car)

Gabe, 11/25/2008

1990 Buick Skylark 4dr Sedan

Built tough, ran great, got some major work done on it, but if basic car maintenance is done than it will run great. No problems until it decided to be 19 years old and call it quits. Great car until then.

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Type:

Coupe

Trim:

Custom

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$163/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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