1970 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible review from North America
"A surprisingly remarkable investment!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Miraculously, I have not had any major problem with the 98' Olds. Minor problems include, blown fuse for convertible top (has been replaced), and the factory air conditioner. Why worry, it's a convertible!!!
General comments?
This car can and will out run any of the previous or current cars that I have acquired over the last 12 years. The powerful 455, four barrel, Quadra-Jet carburetor engine purrs like it was built to keep you on the highway. They made real cars back in those days.
It's awkward, but quite the attention getter. When I drive the convertible anywhere around town, especially to the beach, I get some of the most disturbing stares that anyone could ever want to witness. I don't know if they are looking at me or the car!! This is probably because my car is older than me by a couple of years and as big as a boat. As it has been called many times.
But she is the best vehicular investment that I have made in my life.
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![]() ![]() | Safe, comfortable, and reliable |
![]() ![]() | Outstanding car as long as you fix the stupid stuff |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 455 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 69000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 1st September, 2003 |

