1990 Oldsmobile 98 touring sedan FE3 review from North America
"Outstanding reliability in Wisconsin terrain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump after week long trip
serpentine belt
headliner is falling
cat converter
new struts and springs in rear.
General comments?
Very impressed with early model of ABS.
Sitting in driver's seat is like sitting on a couch. Enjoy every power option or gadget. Although passenger's side power window in need of urgent repair very slow. Impressive fake woodgrain in addition to a personal cigarette lighter on each door. Lacks ooooomph for 3.8 liter while driving in town, but great highway cruiser at higher speeds, performance is better. Not so impressed by rough ride with airride suspension, too sporty for oldsmobile. Was expecting to be comparable to 1990 Buick Lesabre. I love the stitching in the seats, they must have taken some time in doing this and forgot about the suspension. Another plus is two fold-down armrests for my arms to rest on. Minimal dashboard, but impressive aqua blue instrumentation. Way ahead of its time, but I wish I had the voice computer that the other 98's had. Overall good car and I plan on putting another 750,000 on it to be one of the only old's to reach 1 million miles. I know it can happen if I put my mind to it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 235000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 241000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile 98 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd February, 2005 |

