Car financing: 1997 Buick Skylark
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. 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
- 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1997 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.
1997 Buick Skylark specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 3.1L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.81 | $17.36 |
1997 Buick Skylark: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 3.1 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,472 |
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 1997 Buick Skylark
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 79 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (22), electrical system (16) and engine and engine cooling (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02V070000 | 2002-03-06 | electrical system:ignition:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS. |
| 97V059000 | 1997-04-08 | electrical system:wiring:front underhood | THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER WAS OMITTED. WITHOUT THIS COVER, THE POSITIVE TERMINAL BOLT ON THE FUSE BLOCK IS EXPOSED AND CAN CONTACT THE INSULATED NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. IF THE INSULATION ON THE NEGATIVE CABLE BECOMES SUFFICIENTLY WORN, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE... |
| 96V212000 | 1996-10-30 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL, SOME WELDS WERE MISSED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 1997 Buick Skylark
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1997 Buick Skylark 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. Thinking about the 1997 Buick Skylark? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
A buyer's checks
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA has 79 owner complaints on file, mostly about service brakes, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the specs mean
Its 2.4L 4-cylinder drives through a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
The combined figure, 10.2 L/100 km, means roughly 31 litres for 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $158.10 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Skylark
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The trunk holds 368 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who the Skylark suits
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Rent it for a week first
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. If the Skylark is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Skylark for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.81 in fuel.
Which one to look for
Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Make a request
Rent it for a week, then decide: 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 1997 Buick Skylark from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Buick Skylark
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Buick Skylark for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Buick Skylark
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 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 1997 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 1997 Buick Skylark have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Buick Skylark cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3162.00.
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.