1986 Oldsmobile Ciera GT review from North America
"Sleeper GT"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission leaks a bit.
Paint has cracked and blistered on hood and roof, worn down to primer on edge of trunk lid. Original paint.
Some tears in drivers seat. Leather and suede interior.
Power locks make noise, but don't throw the locks anymore.
Engine in very good condition. 3.8 liter is probably GM's best engine.
General comments?
This car is a sleeper, Granny's GT.
The previous owner was a little old lady who only drove it to church... I know because I bought it from her.
It is very quick off the line and will go from zero to traffic ticket in six seconds.
The High Output engine has factory headers and high flow exhaust, it rumbles, but not too loudly.
Sequential fuel injection.
Not as much HP as current 3800 engines, but fast enough!!
Four speed overdrive automatic tranny with center console shifter. Only overdrive tranny offered on Ciera at the time.
Interior is very comfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 HO Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 143000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 25th April, 2002 |