1997 Oldsmobile LSS review from North America
"Looks great, goes like 'stink', but stay away."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front fog lights do not work together.
Supercharger belts, pullies, and tesion arms had to be replaced.
Battery side posts FELL out.
Water pump leaked (replaced)
Thermostat (replaced)
coolent flush.
Transmission rebuilt TWICE
this year most recent.
Seat cannot be pushed far enough back from steering wheel to fully extend arms.
General comments?
The second I laid eyes on this car I fell in love. It was everything I always wanted, (Black on Black leather, sunroof, cd player, supercharger), but thought I'd never have.
Then things started to go wrong. It started with the Supercharger, I wanted to change the oil (as owner's manual suggested) a forty dollar estimate turned into a 790 dollar total. (new pullies, tesion arms belts,)
Then the battery (side post) just fell out.
The front fog lamps do not work together, a good hard 'smack' on the bumper gets them to come on for a short time.
The water pump had to be replaced, as did the thermostat, and coolant.
But the biggest upset and surprise was the Transmission (Automatic) has failed TWICE in 13 months, with no warning.
Recommended reviews
  | 1998 - LSS Supercharged 3.4 3.8 Series 2 Fitting tribute to the |
| A sporty, stealthy sled! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 81000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 123400 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Bonneville |
| Date of Entry | 16th March, 2003 |