1985 Buick Skyhawk for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.0 to 12.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.0 to 12.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Buick Skyhawk for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1985 Buick Skyhawk specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 212 g/km | 216.5 g/km | 230 g/km | 240.5 g/km | 257 g/km | 283.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.95 | $14.26 | $15.19 | $15.97 | $19.25 | $21.18 |
1985 Buick Skyhawk: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 2.0 L | 1.8 L | 2.0 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,650 | US$2,800 | US$2,925 | US$3,825 | US$4,225 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $2,852 | $3,038 | $3,194 | $3,850 | $4,236 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1985 Buick Skyhawk
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86V073000 | 1986-05-28 | engine and engine cooling:engine | THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER PLASTIC TRIM COVER COULD FALL OFF THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND LAND ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS BEING OPERATED AT THE TIME THAT THE PLASTIC TRIM COVER FALLS OFF, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1985 Buick Skyhawk for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1985 Buick Skyhawk for sale by us right now. Here is the 1985 Buick Skyhawk for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Engine and fuel
The 1.8L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
It is rated 9.0 L/100 km combined: about 27 litres every 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $13.95, and a 300 km weekend about $41.85. The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Practical details
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. For luggage, 963 litres means bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Try before you buy
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Skyhawk answers the big questions. Rent the Skyhawk for a week and see how it fits your life. Try the Skyhawk on your commute, then decide.
Year and trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.95 in fuel.
When you know your dates
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1985 Buick Skyhawk from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Buick Skyhawk for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Buick Skyhawk
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Buick Skyhawk?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1985 Buick Skyhawk before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1985 Buick Skyhawk have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1985 Buick Skyhawk cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2790.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.