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.
Our 97 Skylark
1819suny, 07/23/2004
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
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I purchased this vehicle in 2003. We all really liked it. However, one year later in 2004 it needed a new water pump. Imagine my surprise when I was told that the cost to replace most water pumps was about $150.00 but because of the way they built this car (quad 4 engine, a very poor design), it would be $640.00! Not only that, but any future repairs would also be very expensive as you practically had to take the engine out to get at anything. Our car repair service would not even look at it because it was so expensive to repair. They told me I would have to take it to a dealer. Well, as much as I liked this little car, I sold it that day!
They just keep running...
Tara, 04/17/2006
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
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This is my second Skylark, my first was a 1991. These cars just never quit, my first was sent (running) to the junk yard with 179,000 miles and my 1997 is about to rollover 160,000. They both had their little mechanical quirks, but nothing too expensive and nothing out of the ordinary. They have never needed new transmissions or waterpumps. Even with the redesigned quad4, which was an initial worry... this car hasn't let me down. Buicks have made my life much easier:)
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My Baby Buick
Chia Pet, 03/18/2002
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
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This is a decent car. It hasn't given me many problems and it is a great road car. I have hade many upgrades to the car like wheels, suspension, stereo and etc. Once you replace these, the car is great! If you buy this car (1996-1998), prepare to spend about $2500 extra to make it right!!
Good Car!
clown1, 07/01/2003
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
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I brought this car when it was a year old. It is five years and 81000 miles later, and I still like it. The only thing I had to do except for routine maintenance, was replace the water pump at 80000 miles.
Best Used Car I Ever Had
choralcat, 07/09/2003
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
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I bought my '97 in the Spring of '98. It 22,000 miles on it. Other than normal service and a new set of tires, I haven't needed a thing done to it. I bought the 70,000 mile 7 year protection plan and plan to keep it at least until the 7 years are up.