1968 Oldsmobile 98 Coupe review from North America
"Will restore and buy another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head Gasket was bad when I bougth the car.
Serious Electrical Damage.
Car has been hit about 7 times has not killed it yet, shortend the back about an inch.
Choke on carb going bad.
Battery is going out makes car very hard to start.
Transmission Gasket Going.
Oil Pan and Gasket Going.
Radiator Began to leak.
Got hit on passengers side door won't open now.
Drivers Power window motor going also.
Muffler fell off car.. haven't been pulled over yet.
Trunk seal.
Rear window seal.
Shocks and springs are very weak.
Play in steering.
General comments?
This car rocks.
Rides so quite.
The rocket 455 is pretty quite without the muffler also.
This car gets so many looks (I'm not shure if its for the RIGHT reason)
The engine has yet to let me down.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Safe, comfortable, and reliable |
| Outstanding car as long as you fix the stupid stuff |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1968 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 7.5 Litre V8 455 4Brl/High Compression Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 382000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 420567 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Delta 88 |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2004 |