1986 Buick Skyhawk for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.7 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.7 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1986 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.
1986 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 | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 205 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.49 | $14.57 | $15.19 | $16.59 | $19.60 | $20.65 |
1986 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 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 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) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $4,130 |
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 1986 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.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85V149000 | 1985-11-18 | exterior lighting | INCORRECT TAIL LAMP LENS WERE INSTALLED, LENS DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 108, LAMP REFLECTIVE DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN TIMES OF REDUCED VISIBILITY, AN APPROACHING VEHICLE MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THIS VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1986 Buick Skyhawk?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1986 Buick Skyhawk for sale by us right now. This page sets out the 1986 Buick Skyhawk for buyers, in plain words.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Under the hood
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.
By the EPA's combined rating of 8.7 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 26 litres. Every 100 km costs about $13.49 in fuel at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What the Skyhawk is like
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. Its 963 litre trunk is enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
A good match for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Rent it for a week first
If the Skyhawk is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.49 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Ask us
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 1986 Buick Skyhawk from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1986 Buick Skyhawk for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1986 Buick Skyhawk
Does CarmaCars sell the 1986 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 1986 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 1986 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 1986 Buick Skyhawk cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2698.00.
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.