1990 Buick Skylark review from North America
"Great daily driver!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car needed a new rear brake master cylinder when I bought it.
It started leaking on the front right passenger side whenever it rained.
Alternator went out at 67,000.
Heater core went out at 68,000.
These repairs were relatively cheap.
The paint is peeling off.
The dashboard rattles when the car is idling. I think it's the valve springs.
General comments?
I think this car was a good buy for $650.
It's great for getting around town. I average between 21-23 mpg.
The seats do not recline, so it gets uncomfortable after longer trips.
It's no speed demon, but it's not the slowest car on the road either. It handles pretty well around turns.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 66000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69750 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Bonneville |
| Date of Entry | 25th September, 2009 |