Used 1997 Buick Skylark
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1997 Buick Skylark Overview
Skylark Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Buick Skylark (1992-1998) a 4 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 85% recommend it. These figures are based on 87 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Buick Skylark
"great car"
"the car is a dependable car lots of power rides great very roomy and good on gas"
"Great Little Car"
"I purchased the vehicle from a dealer, used, in 2001 and have had NO problems with it. Mechanically it has been a sound vehicle. The 4 cylinder engine is strong with great pickup and great 30+ mileage. The interior has held up wonderfully, no tears in the cloth seats or cracks in the dash or places where plastic is used. It is a great car for college students and as a commuter car. Thanks Buick!"
"Great Car"
"I bought this car almost five years ago with 102,000 miles on it. Still runs as good as the day I bought. Had a few things that needed to be replaced but nothing too expensive. Rides very nice and good gas milage for V-6"
Overall 1997 Buick Skylark Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Buick Skylark is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Buick Skylark quality a 4.2 out of 5.
1997 Buick Skylark Reliability
The 1997 Buick Skylark receives an average consumer rating of 4 overall and a 4.4 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 Skylark Features
According to drivers of the 1997 Skylark, here are some of its best features:
- Very reliable. gets 38 miles to gal on hyw.
- Fun to drive - power in disguise
- Safe city car
- Reliable car with great pick-up and decent mpg
- Great car
1997 Buick Skylark MPG by Trim
1997 Skylark Custom Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1997 Skylark Custom Coupe 2D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1997 Skylark Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1997 Buick Skylark front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1997 Buick Skylark Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
1997 Buick Skylark
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1997 Buick Skylark Values and Prices
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1997 Buick Skylark Depreciation
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1997 Buick Skylark Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | - | $1,603 | $701 | ||
2023 | $36 | $1,567 | $648 | ||
2024 | $12 | $1,555 | $626 | ||
2025 | $4 | $1,551 | $582 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1997 Buick Skylark Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2985 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 88.7 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 102.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 15.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.8 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 189.2 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 52.2 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 13.3 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.3 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 103.4 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 68.2 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 26 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 155 @ 5200 RPM | ||
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Torque | 185 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.1 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |