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1996 Buick Skylark consumer reviews

$15,495 starting MSRP
side view of 1996 Skylark Buick
(3 reviews)
66% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.1
  • Interior 2.6
  • Performance 3.1
  • Value 3.8
  • Exterior 2.7
  • Reliability 3.9
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very reliable old car

Really reliable old car, I've driven mine cross country and it still runs fine. Big on maintenance and doing own repairs however. Gets bout 25-28mpg. Ok on most terrain, difficulty with high desert mountain and heavy snow (low to ground). Not enough arm room, interior very sofa like. Some basic repairs a pain due to how engine situated. This model seems to be fond of having the instrument cluster crap out and it can be hard to find at junk jards. Not a good snow drifting car since it lacks a handbreak.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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FORMER OWNER

I THINK YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, THE IS NOT THAT STYLISH BUT IT IS RELIABLE, AND THE MAINTENCE AND UP KEEP IS NOT EXPENSIVE

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Runs more poorly than expected

Although this is a good car in terms of price and size I have had problems with it running rough despite a tune up which has been a disappointment.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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