1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S review from North America
"For $1500 it was a solid car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The air conditioning system needs to be recharged. I was aware of the problem prior to purchasing the car. These cars use the older R-12 coolant which is really expensive these days.
The rack in the power steering system developed a bad seal and had to be replaced. Symptoms included a worn cover and massive power steering fluid leakage.
The engine runs very loud under any strain. It may be a hole in the exhaust system.
The dash tends to vibrate itself loose and requires a re-tightening of restraining screws.
Mass airflow sensor tends to clog up, and requires cleaning for decent engine performance.
General comments?
Lots of room for passengers in the front and back.
Gas mileage is decent (19 city, 29 freeway) given the size of the car.
Turning radius leaves a lot to be desired. Parallel parking is quite a chore.
Despite the V6 engine, the car is a little under-powered under high acceleration conditions like freeway merging.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 2001 |