1996 Oldsmobile 88 LS review from North America
"A boat that will smoke all imports"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Lower rear gasket needed replacing due to metal used in it rusting $30.
Thermostat.
Plastic water jacket, spark plugs.
General comments?
Most economical smooth and powerful car I have owned
gets 31-33 mpg on the highway 17-23 city extremley quick starting, little rough at idle because of the balencing of the engine (normal) I do not however like the 8 suspension grease fittings 4 in front 4 in back. the 3800 is in my opinion one of the best engines ever built almost every car in the junk yard with this engine has around 200,000 miles on them and I have a freind with over 300,000 miles on his.
Awsome acceleration I love flooring it while going 65 on the highway and passing the guy on the on ramp getting up to 80 like nothing. great road trip car that I recommend to all who are not obsessed with crappy ricers.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 series II V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 123985 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124300 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2007 |