1996 Buick Skylark Review
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JP2009,05/13/2009
Custom 4dr Sedan
I bought this car in 2005 as a first car from a friend that was very reliable, i knew he would not rip me off. At first it was great and handled well and was fairly good for being a 1996. I must say i have had so many problems with this car. It doesnt start, i hate to turn it over twice everytime i get in it. It has had tons of faulty electical problems, to the point where my car wouldnt start for 3 months and i took it to 5 different mechanics!! Over all i have had nothing but problems with this car and put WAY to much money into it. It also only has 70,000 miles on it right now so it is not like it has alot of miles. there is not reason it shoudl be this bad other than it is old.
luvinit,04/28/2006
Custom 4dr Sedan
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)
Amanda Cole,07/15/2008
Custom 4dr Sedan
I inherited this car 9 years ago and it was extremely reliable for several years. In the past 3 years I've had to put a lot of work and money into it replacing the entire steering column because of a problem with the computer (that was very annoying) and now the transmission is slipping. Other repairs have been minimal, it gets good gas mileage on the highway (about 30 mpg), the A/C is very cold, which I like a lot! it's very comfortable and doesn't feel like a huge car, but is still roomy. Also replacing window motors in the past 2 years was bad news. Several small things gone bad lately.
ijonb44,05/12/2002
Custom 4dr Sedan
I have had very few mechanical
problems with this vehicle. It is a
basic, reliable vehicle. While it rides
better on the highway, it isn't too bad
in the city.
This car does, however, have one *
major* flaw. The interior has been
falling apart since I purchased it!
The carpet was warn within a year,
and most things plastic are either
cracked or have falled off. This car is
well cared for, and kept in good
conidition. When I asked the Buick
dealership about this, they did not
act surprised.
So, if you are looking for reliable
transportation, but do not necessarily
care what the interior looks like, the
Skylark is right up your alley!