1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale review from North America
"This car is the car of all cars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water under distributer cap.
Exhaust leaks.
Valve cover leaks.
Power will not turn off after turning off the ignition, and the motor dies.
Suspended head liner is falling.
Seats are wearing rapidly.
Window seals and trunk seals are bad.
Odometer rolled over; went to 99999.
General comments?
Even with all the problems I have had with this car, I would not trade it for the world.
The car has a powerful motor with a two barrel carb, and it is the smoothest ride I have ever had in a car, and this car is really easy to fix with a few simple tools.
This car is real fun to do high speed maneuvering on windy roads, and even more fun on windy smooth gravel roads; this car just hugs the road.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1971 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 455 cubic inches Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 95655 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Delta 88 |
| Date of Entry | 18th March, 2008 |