1984 Oldsmobile 98 regency review from North America
"This is the GREATEST car ever made"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cruise Control malfunction.
Transmission rebuilt after 140,000 miles, and again around 200,000 miles.
The Tempmatic temperature control failed.
General comments?
This car is the best car ever made! It has been driven from Maine to Virginia many times and has been used as a work vehicle every day. I have never owned, or even known of a more reliable, comfortable, or classy car.
This is the smoothest riding car I've driven. I once drove down the Interstate with a coffee cup on the trunk (I forgot it there). The cup never fell off or even spilled a drop of coffee when I got to where I was going!
The ball joints are still original after 236,000 miles.
With a good set of snow tires this car handles snow and ice covered roads better than some 4x4 trucks.
After 236,000 miles this car is a member of the family and I can't say enough good things about it. This car is my best friend and I love it dearly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 307 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 236000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile 98 |
| Date of Entry | 18th November, 2006 |