1978 Oldsmobile 88 Royale 350cid

Summary:

Extremely durable car; simple to repair

Faults:

1. Transmission.

2. Cruise control transducer.

3. One air conditioner compressor.

General Comments:

This is the best car that I've ever owned. Aside from base maintenance, I never had any real problems with the car.

The original transmission went at over two hundred thousand miles. The car has over three hundred thousand miles on it. And has never been on a tow truck. It it always starts up. Gets you where you want to go and never leaves you stranded.

The performance is very respectable, and so is the fuel economy. After all these years and miles, there is still not a creak or rattle in the car.

I would highly recommend this car. It was overbuilt very durable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th March, 2026

11th Mar 2026, 19:50

Try finding a brand new car from any manufacturer that will do what this Olds has done.

13th Mar 2026, 16:22

Didn't John Wayne Gacy used to own of these?

16th Mar 2026, 22:01

Are we looking for a car to merit unsubstantiated claims over the internet from an owner? There will never be a shortage.

22nd Mar 2026, 13:04

He also wore pants. What implications can be drawn about people who wear pants?