1995 Buick Skylark Custom review from North America
"A zippy 4-cylinder"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needs a new exhaust.
Horrible stock sound system.
Bad gas mileage for a 4-banger.
Sluggish, inconsistent power windows.
Tranny has a jerky shift from 1st to 2nd.
AC had to be recharged, but that was a $40 Do-It-Yourself task which took all of 15 minutes.
General comments?
It's quick for a 4-cylinder car. I can keep up with my friends in their faster cars, but this won't win many races. The engine sounds nice when revved... much nicer than my old Dodge 600 (which I also have a review of on here).
I put in a Sony Xplode (ugg, dirty power output) an 2 Pioneer 2way 6x9s that a friend sold to me for $10.
The front seats are comfy, though the driver's seat doesn't go back far enough. The back seat is also cramped.
I wish the car was a manual... more fun, and I hate the auto tranny in this car. Jerky shift.
It's fairly reliable, though. Always starts up. I'm either going to keep it until it dies or get a new car this spring.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L DOHC 16v 150HP Quad 4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 43800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46180 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge 600 |
| Date of Entry | 27th November, 2001 |