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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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 |