1985 Oldsmobile 442 /Cutlass review from North America
"Sharp, Quick, a BLAST to drive with the tops off! A real head turner. A Piece of American History"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bad Connecting Rod Bearing at 135,000 - intentionally purchased vehicle with this problem.
Door Hinge Pins bushings worn out. Doors sag. Needs Replacement.
Dealer Installed T-Tops Leak like a sieve.
Blew a rear brake line.
General comments?
Like all my other Oldsmobile's, this car is a one-of-a-kind. A real head turner.
One of 3,000 "442" models built in 1985.
Originally came with 307 (5.0 liter) but bad rod bearing gave me the opportunity to replace that with a 350 Oldsmobile Engine (5.7 liter) mildly worked.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 307 Cubic Inch (5.0 Liter) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 16th October, 2005 |