1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass review from North America
"Built so solid and so economical to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 60,000 miles timing chain became noisy and stretched-then replaced again at 94,000 miles with same problem.
Replaced rear wheel cylinders at 80,000 miles.
Transmission replaced at 98,000 miles due to slipping.
Changed alternator several times.
Replaced water pump twice.
General comments?
The first car I've owned - a family hand me down. And one of the most reliable I have had.
The odd-firing Buick 231 engine was WAY undersized for that car, but still it just kept going and going without any internal repairs- other than the timing chain and gears.
Those vinyl seats were the worst with no air conditioning. Pure agony!
The factory Delco battery lasted an incredible 8 years. We decided to replace it before it failed.
The Cutlass had a chamois colored top that was kinda tacky against the dark brown paint on the car, but at least that top never tore, bubbled, or cracked.
Very comfortable on long trips.
Would probably still have it if the body didn't go...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1977 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1991 |
| Engine and transmission | Buick 231 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 162000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Caprice |
| Date of Entry | 8th September, 2003 |