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My parent's 97 skylark...
kslaughter322, 01/24/2012
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 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.
Grandma's 97 Buick skylark
Terry, 12/07/2009
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 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.
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Michele, 11/25/2015
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was recently involved in a pretty serious car accident in my 2009 compact car which was a total loss. My insurance co gave me a good replacement check but financially I can't get involved in another car payment. So my Father saw this Buick Skylark Limited Edition for sale for under 4100.00 (not including taxes and fees of course) with only 64,000 + miles. We went to look at it and it was apparent the other owners took very good care of this car. Mechanically and otherwise. The minuet I sat in the drivers seat I was hooked and knew this was my new honey. The acceleration is fantastic, the ride is smooth, the tape deck still works and there is absolutely nothing mechanically wrong with this car. I get great gas mileage. I drive over 100 miles a day and only need to fill the tank once a week (if I can keep my foot out of the petal). I have only had her a few weeks but I do notice the power windows are a little slow and the seat belts are not the greatest design. But as far as feeling safe I am very happy with this car. My parents always owned Buick's when I was a child so I feel as if I am driving a piece of my childhood history and I just love that nostalgic feeling. This car ROCKS!
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Best Quality and Reliable Car
ml, 04/09/2010
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have found this car needs very little maintenance and is made of great quality. Very reliable! The gas mileage is unbelievable for an older car.
Sweet car
fatchuckyd, 12/13/2008
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great fuel economy. Very fun to drive. Mine has a 2.4l twin cam. Very fast, it beat my friends 14,9 sec. focus with just an intake and muffler. Love it
so far so good
pepe19vel, 05/16/2002
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had the car for a year now and it's been great. No major problems with it besides regular maintenace. The breaks are good and the car it self looks good. It' is a comfortable car.t has close to 100 000 miles.
97 skylark
becky, 02/28/2002
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Falling apart at less than 100k miles. Replaced almost everything at least once, and needs new engine.
My 97 Skylark
Luv My Buick, 09/22/2003
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my car used in Oct 1997 with 12000 miles on it. Beside regular maintance and replacing the water pump at 50000 miles, my Buick has been trouble free. It now has 150,000 miles. It's a great car!
Our 97 Skylark
1819suny, 07/23/2004
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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:)
Good Car!
clown1, 07/01/2003
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
My Baby Buick
Chia Pet, 03/18/2002
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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!!
Car to last
Janet, 04/20/2008
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my 97 as a program car from a dealership, in 98. I had problems with the radiator and once the water pump. After these were taken care of the car has been reliable and trustworthy. No it is not a stylish car but it still has time to get to 100,000 and some paint is chipping and the windows are in tough shape(bad electrical windows!) I would buy another Buick in a heartbeat but with roll-down windows! Forgot to say...air conditioner just went on it and the knobs for the dash are hard to find when you replace them.
Good little Buick
airbooster, 02/29/2004
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good little car. Gave me a scare at the GM dealers when we thought the rattling noise was an oil pressure plunger 600 bucks but turned out it was low 1 quart of oil. Dodged the bullet there. Gas milage lousy for a 4 banger (20 city)