Auto loans: 1985 Buick Skyhawk
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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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.
Thinking of buying the 1985 Buick Skyhawk?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1985 Buick Skyhawk for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Thinking about the 1985 Buick Skyhawk? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Recalls and complaints
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Under the hood
It is powered by the 1.8L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. 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 27 litres for every 300 km, going by its 9.0 L/100 km combined rating. 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.
Room inside
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The EPA measures its luggage space at 963 litres, roughly 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 stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Try before you buy
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Skyhawk for a week and see how it fits your life. Try the Skyhawk on your commute, then decide.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Choosing the right one
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Over to you
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 Skyhawk from us first.
Ask us about the 1985 Buick Skyhawk
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.