1988 Buick Skyhawk Coupe review from North America
"Best new car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator went twice since it was new.
The water pump has also broken 2 times since I bought the car.
The starter went, but since there were 2 types for this model, they put on the wrong one, and I have had five starters on the car until I finally got the correct one for my car.
The driver's seat is worn now, but the main interior is still good.
The interior roof is starting to come down, but it is after all 15 years old.
General comments?
I Love this car. I used slick 50, and it still gets 31 mpg on the highway.
The body is rusting from the inside out, because they used " dirty steel", but it loves to work hard.
If they still made this car with a better steel body, same engine, I'd buy it new again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 154000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th August, 2003 |