1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham V8 5 Litre

Summary:

My 88: A Bullet proof Romulan Battle Cruser of a ride

Faults:

Front brushes and wheel connector arm were in desperate need of replacement when I got it.

Wiper controls are temperamental.

The Radiator and coolant system leaked in numerous places, but seems to have righted itself over the months I've had it.

I'm constantly taking it back to the garage, but it's mainly for nickel & dime stuff.

General Comments:

It's totally reliable and durable.

It handles well in the snow and ice.

The interior is spacious and comfy.

The extras and electrics are 1st class luxury from an era when N. America knew how to make cars.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd January, 2005

31st Jan 2005, 09:46

You're constantly taking it back to the garage for nickel and dime stuff?

One of the biggest reasons for having an old car like this is not having to bother with minor problems. If you are constantly taking it to the garage you are probably spending as much on repairs as it would cost to buy a newer, better car.

22nd Feb 2005, 14:51

I bought an 84 Olds Delta 88 Broughm in Nov 91 with 62000 km on it. Sold it in Feb 04 with 241,000 km (close to 150,000 miles. The engine was never opened up or used any oil. Had a lot of carberator problems and had the ignition replaced once. Replaced the transmission once, had a new dash module put in at over $1000 Canadian. It only lasted one year before more bulbs started to go out. Signal light switch pulled out, but still worked when pushed back in, replaced gears in electric seat. Replaced brakes a couple of times, but never touched the shocks. Rear end never was touched. Changed starter and alternator once. Water pump never touched. Had radiator repaired once and replaced once. Car was a very good looking 2 door. Doors were heavy to open, but the car was a pleasure to drive on the highway. It was a heavy car for driving around town.

In reply to 22nd Feb 2005, 14:51

22nd Dec 2016, 12:08

Where did you find the gears for your electric seats? I need a power seat transmission and the only one I found a year ago with a lot of damn research was the one they were charging $350 for. Maybe I'll have better luck where you went.

84 Olds Delta 88 Royale Brougham.

Thanks.

In reply to 31st Jan 2005, 09:46

29th Dec 2016, 11:56

Actually the case for a new car is not going back and forth a lot for minor problems. It's new and has a warranty. Old cars, it's to be expected. In fact restoration pieces, re-chroming etc if you want them nice adds up. The upside after a full restoration is you have literally a new car.

1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal Brougham 307

Summary:

Hope to have her for another 20 years!

Faults:

A lot has gone wrong with the car. However they have been minor problems, the interior clock has never worked, there are some problems with oil leaks, transmission slips in second gear. Cruise control never worked, and the headliner is in need of replacement.

General Comments:

The car starts all the time. It rides extremely comfortably. I love driving it on the highway, and where I live everyone else owns BMW's, Benz, Porsche, and Lexus's, so everyone stays far away from me. I plan on having the tranny rebuilt, can't decide if I want to just rebuild or go high performance. As far as the engine I think I'll have the oil leaks fixed and plan on rebuilding engine in the future. Maybe a 350 or go all out and put in a 442. Have to think about it gas is expensive and this is my daily driver. I would like to do a crazy black/purple paint job too, just to much to list. As long as the car drives I'll just keep adding to it, she deserves all she can get. Hell she has been around for over 20 years and I just plain love this car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th December, 2004