| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 ohc Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.6 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 310000 kilometres |
Summary:
Great little J car
Faults:
My head gasket blew at around 60000 kms. Other than that the car has been bulletproof.
General Comments:
This car was a great purchase. Not only is it a great looking little car, I have moved a sofa with it due to its functional design. This car has a lot of potential due to the hideaway headlamps and sporty lines.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th April, 2003
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | ? Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.5 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
Summary:
An extremely reliable vehicle
Faults:
I've had to have a catalytic converter put on it. That's it.
The car drinks up more gasoline than a camel in the hot desert.
Interior lights, radio, tape deck, and horn no longer work due to some blown wires.
General Comments:
This car is so reliable. It has taken me each and everywhere I've needed to go. The engine and transmission are awesome!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 20th September, 2002
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
2.6 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 10000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
Summary:
A repair nightmare. Stay away
Faults:
The transmission went at 50,000.
Then it went again.
Then the alternator went at 60,000.
The air conditioner stopped working at 65,000.
Then the engine blew up at 75,000. I had it replaced with a duplicate engine with 25,000 miles on it.
At 100,000, the car was barely road-worthy.
The paint chipped, cracked and faded, even with good care.
The exhaust pipes regularly rotted away. The car was sluggish ALWAYS.
General Comments:
It's cars like this one that make us appreciate GOOD cars.
The one cool thing about the car were the flip-down headlight covers. That's about it, though.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 11th June, 2001
I also have the turbo Skyhawk, it has 60000 miles. I have already replaced the motor once and the head four times, two times on the first motor and two times on the new motor. I still love the car even if I can't drive it.
My boyfriend owns a 1987 Buick Sky hawk sports/hatch... And yes hes had some problems. but if you truly love your car the way he does you put all your time and effort into it. the car is gorgeous and I love it cause there's none around like it!
One of the best cars we've had. The Buick T-type Sport. A 4-cylinder that rocked with a standard. Nobody new what kinda car we had. Bought it used out of south carolina with 72,000 miles and drove it another 50,000 with no problem except to replace struts and a timing belt. Cool wheels, Cool covered tail lights, pop-up sunroof and of course those covered pop-down headlight covers.
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.0 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 95000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
Summary:
A fun, sporty, economical but ugly car
Faults:
Alternator broke at 100,000.
Exhaust system is loud and rusty.
Car rusts quickly.
Tape deck broke.
General Comments:
This car is reliable. It has never broken down.
The battery needs to be replaced fairly often, although the alternator and electricals seem to work properly.
The car, when driving, feels very sturdy.
The front and back seats are very comfortable, but there is not much space for the passengers in the back.
The tape deck on the radio works when it wants to, but the radio is very good. The speakers, though, are not very good.
The car is sporty looking, but the steel hub-caps that came with the car are extremely ugly, and the fall off constantly. I am thinking about purchasing new caps.
The placement of the air conditioner is not the best, it is hard to get to and very distracting while driving, but it does work very well.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 19th April, 2001