Car financing: 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 rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1985 Buick Skyhawk for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. For anyone shopping for the 1985 Buick Skyhawk, here are the facts that matter.
A buyer's checks
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Reading the spec sheet
It runs 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.
A combined rating of 9.0 L/100 km works out to about 27 litres per 300 km. Expect about $13.95 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
What the Skyhawk is like
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. Its 963 litre trunk is enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
A longer test drive
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Try the Skyhawk on your commute, then decide.
Picking a year and a trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $139.50 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Ask us
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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.