Car financing: 1986 Buick Skyhawk
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. 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
- 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.
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.
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.
Car financing: 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. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Buying the 1986 Buick Skyhawk is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the Skyhawk
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Reading the spec sheet
The powertrain to know here is 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.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 26 litres, from its 8.7 L/100 km rating. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $134.90. The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the Skyhawk suits
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
How big it is
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. In plain terms, its 963 litres of luggage space hold bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
A longer test drive
A test week in the Skyhawk tells you more than any review. Try the Skyhawk on your commute, then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. 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.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $134.90 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
When you know your dates
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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.
Ask us about the 1986 Buick Skyhawk
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.