1990 Buick Skylark Review
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Base 2.5-liter engine gets more horsepower. Turn signal chime reminds driver when signal has been on for more than half-a-mile.
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Buick Skylark Reviews
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1990 Skylark w/ Noisy 2.5L Tech4 Engine
4.13 out of 5 starsJames Robert, 06/05/2002
1990 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
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 …
worry about. Just keep up on regular
maintence and she'll run forever." I
have only heard of imports that
reliable, not a Buick. But this car
has shown me GM has and can make a
reliable 4-cylinder car that last. At
129k miles it'll prbably go another
200k.
Home Work
3.5 out of 5 starsJohn-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!!
4.75 out of 5 starsCalvin 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 … one of
these!!!
The best car to own (my first car)
4.38 out of 5 starsGabe, 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.
1990 Skylark Highlights
Coupe
Custom
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $158/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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