1985 Buick Skylark for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 12.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 to 12.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Buick Skylark 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 Skylark specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.3 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 281 g/km | 301.7 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $15.19 | $18.60 | $20.00 |
1985 Buick Skylark: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 29 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 24 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$3,417 | US$3,650 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,720 | $4,000 |
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 Skylark
- 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 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (4), steering (3) and fuel system (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84V132000 | 1984-10-16 | vehicle speed control:springs | THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY BIND BECAUSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE THROTTLE BODY CASE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE LINKAGE. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1985 Buick Skylark?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1985 Buick Skylark for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before you buy the 1985 Buick Skylark, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
What to check on the Skylark
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Reading the spec sheet
The powertrain here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Expect about 28 litres for every 300 km, going by its 9.4 L/100 km combined rating. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $43.71 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who the Skylark suits
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Space and size
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The trunk holds 396 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Try before you buy
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Skylark answers the big questions. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Within the 1985 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
The cost of driving it
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $145.70 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Still deciding?
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 Skylark from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Buick Skylark for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Buick Skylark
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Buick Skylark?
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 Skylark 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 Skylark 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 Skylark cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2914.00.
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.