1980 Oldsmobile Delta 88 review from North America
"Nice car, but today's parking spaces were a bit challenging"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The water pump was replaced.
Timing chain broke.
Body mounts were bad.
No reverse gear.
General comments?
Defiantly a highway car. Drove from Windsor to Toronto at 140 k.p.h (only because that as high as it shows) and it was like riding on air. Went at higher speeds no problem, but at what speed!- the needle stopped.
For a heavy car this car had great pick-up most notable when the tranny kicks down and the pedal to the metal as the way it should be.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 rocket Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 201000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 240000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2002 |