1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass SL review from North America
"Great bargain for great transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A couple of things went wrong with this car, but they were entirely attributed to the rust caused by salt, lack of the previous owner's care, and my lack of avoiding pot holes.
The fuel feed line sprung cracked the day I got it registered.
The rear brake line formed a leak last week.
I recently discovered that the coolant fan does not work (Possible fuse/motor problem???)
The rear rotors may need to be replaced/resurfaced soon.
General comments?
Overall, I am very happy with this car. It is more difficult to work on than my previous vehicle, but that is expected for a car only costing $1000.
Pros:
It has pretty good handling around corners.
Great fuel economy. Between 19-24 city and 30-32 highway.
Highly responsive, but not that fast.
Exterior looks pretty sharp. My previous owner gave it a metallic blue paint job. Looks more like a mid 90's vehicle.
Cons:
Can get pricey to work on.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 MPFI V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 57000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 57500 miles |
| Previous car | Buick LeSabre |
| Date of Entry | 13th July, 2004 |