My First Car

I'm looking for my first car and I have 4 choices. My first choice is a 1992 Buick Skylark with 122K and thats all I konw about it because I haven't looked at it yet, or test drove it. My second choice is a 1985 pontiac Parisienne Sedan its a V8 and I haven't test drove it yet and I'll know more about it tomorrow. Finally the third choice actually came from my mom, she wants me to get a Chevy Tahoe or a Dodge Magnum.

I don't kow anything about Buick Skylark's except for the fact that its front wheel drive and its a V6.

I know the Pontiac Parisienne is a V8 and its rear wheel drive, which I hear is better for beginner drivers.

And of course its hard to tell a mom no so if i had to choose i think i would have to choose the Tahoe.

I'm just looking for opinions. All of the cars are used, even the ones my mom wants me to get but those are from a dealership and the ones I want are just for sale in my neighborhood. Me and my friend just finished rebuilding the engine in his Chevy Blazer so I believe I'm pretty skilled with a wrench so it doesn't matter to me if the car is messed up because I can fix whatever is broken, and if I can't my friend Josh has a family car shop and I'm pretty sure I can get a good deal on anything that I can't fix, or I can always ask the forum.

between the parisienne and the skylark, go with the skylark, its newer, smaller engine, little more nimble around the turns.

the skylark will save you a lot of money. i live close to a guy with a parisienne and lately its sat there most of the time leaking from every crevis.

im not sure but i think the skylark may have a 3800II in it. i have it in my olds. its a good engine, parts are very easy to find as it is the most widely used gm motor. oh yeah, not to mention gas mileage.

being a '92, it has a 3300, not a 3800 (same block though, very reliable)

What, how did you go from these old cars to a Dodge Magnum? Im a little confused on that one. RWD isnt better to learn on, especially if you live in an area with alot of rain/sleet/snow.

yeah how did you go from a two POS's to a magnum? thats a big jump

another big thing is that you will most likely end up getting into some sort of accident, or at least a couple of fender benders. a buick skylark is much easier to replace than a magnum or anything else

Thanks guys. I think i'll go with the Skylark after reading your replies. Thanks again.

I would never buy a skylark. My parents bought a new 91 skylark back in 91 (of course) and it was the biggest POS around. Surprised any are still on the road...

btw, how much are you paying for it?

Well the Skylark was supposed to be 1000 but he tried to put one past me. The first time i test drove it it was running nice and I went to test drive it one more time before I actually bought it and he was like, "O. The Skylarks' fuel pump went out so you can't test drive it again. But I will sell it to you for 900 and all you have to do is sign the As-Is form."

After I told him to just let me try he did and as I turned the key I could hear the fuel pump kick in but the engine wasn't even trying to turn over. So I was just like F*** It he's trying to sell me a lemon.

So I got back on craigslist.com and got another list of cars to check out because I don't want to buy a new car, I want a used one.

I think I'm going to go for this Buick Regal because I know the guy from school and I did a quick look on his car with my teachers Tech-2 scanner and the car doesn't have any real problems with it.

Just a quick update on my status :)

I would be much more prone to suggest a Regal than a Skylark. I personally don't like the styling of them, but they seem like much more solid cars.

Yea. The regal is a little ugly but I need a car and I don't care to much about looks yet. Just as long as its a 4 door and its running good. I don't want no POS. My insurance is going to be high enough as it is, I'm 17 male so I got to find a car that my agency will think is safe. That means nothing fun, but at least I'll b safe. :)

regals can actually be fun if you're willing to spend a little time on the. Its a W-body, same as the Grand Prix.

Well I didn't get neither of those cars. I ended up getting a 96 Buick LeSabre.

I would never buy a skylark. My parents bought a new 91 skylark back in 91 (of course) and it was the biggest POS around. Surprised any are still on the road...


AMEN. My mom owns a BERGUNDY 91 skylark... I hate it. Accelration is shit, and it feels like you're driving a very large ocean liner. But ours is a V4.. Not a 6. I guess with some work, it could look nice at best, but performance... eh...

its an inline 4, not a "V4"

Just an update. (like anyone cares)
I bought a 97 Oldsmobile ninety eight regency.

Btw go back to whoever told you a RWD V8 is a good car to learn on, and slap them.

Chevy Tahoe!!

all i can say after my oldsmobile experience, GOOD LUCK