Car financing: Buick Skylark
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 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.
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We do not have a 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.
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.
Every Buick Skylark year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1997 | 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1996 | 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1995 | 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1994 | 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 1993 | 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1992 | 10.2 to 11.8 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1991 | 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 1990 | 10.2 to 11.8 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 1989 | 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 1988 | 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1987 | Not rated | ||
| 1986 | Not rated | ||
| 1985 | 9.4 to 13.1 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 1984 | 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 1983 | Not rated | ||
| 1982 | Not rated | ||
| 1981 | Not rated |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 24 |
| 1997 | 3 | 79 |
| 1996 | 4 | 85 |
| 1995 | 1 | 85 |
| 1994 | 2 | 68 |
| 1993 | 1 | 46 |
| 1992 | 3 | 32 |
| 1991 | 1 | 38 |
| 1990 | 1 | 19 |
| 1989 | 2 | 4 |
| 1988 | 3 | 14 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 8 |
| 1985 | 1 | 6 |
| 1984 | 3 | 8 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 3 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
The Buick Skylark: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no Buick Skylark for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the Buick Skylark, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the Skylark
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
What the figures tell you
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Room inside
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city.
When the Skylark makes sense
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
A longer test drive
Rent the Skylark for a week and see how it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Skylark answers the big questions.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. The years table on this page shows where the Skylark changed. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Send a request
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
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 Buick Skylark from us first.
Ask us about the Buick Skylark
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Buick Skylark for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Buick Skylark
Does CarmaCars sell the 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 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.
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.