The compact that was Buick’s entry-level car for nearly two decades—a comfortable, reliable, and unassuming sedan and coupe. It was the car for people who wanted a Buick but didn’t need the size.
The Skylark was a front-engine, front-drive or rear-drive (early models), unibody compact and mid-size sedan and coupe. 1980-1981: Rear-drive on the GM X-body platform. Engines: 2.5L Iron Duke I4 (90 hp) or 3.8L Buick V6 (110 hp). Transmissions: 4-speed manual or 3-speed auto. 1982-1985: Front-drive on the GM A-body platform. Engines: 2.5L Iron Duke I4 (90 hp) or 3.0L Buick V6 (110 hp). Transmissions: 4-speed manual or 3-speed auto. 1986-1991: Front-drive on the GM N-body platform. Engines: 2.5L Iron Duke I4 (98 hp), 3.0L Buick V6 (125 hp), or 3.3L Buick V6 (160 hp). Transmissions: 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto. 1992-1998: Front-drive on the GM N-body platform. Engines: 2.3L Quad 4 I4 (160 hp) or 3.3L Buick V6 (160 hp). Transmissions: 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto.
The Skylark is reliable. The Iron Duke is bulletproof—it’s a simple pushrod four-cylinder. The 3.8L Buick V6 is a great engine. The 3.3L V6 is reliable. The 2.3L Quad 4 has timing chain issues. The 4-speed auto (4T60E) is okay. The Skylark is a reliable used car.
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