1994 Oldsmobile 88 Royale review from North America
"Wouldn't ever give it up!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Speed sensor went bad.
Struts on both the front and back have given out.
Brakes needed replacement on the front end.
Serpentine belt has a crack, but hasn't really needed to be replaced.
Valve that controls my speed was loose and opening too much, so I had to tighten the screw.
Bleeding line for brakes rusted over, and the calipers needed to be replaced to let my brakes bleed when I replaced them.
Donut on exhaust is loose and needs to be replaced.
General comments?
This car has been a dream. Sure it needs a bit of work, but the comfort and power are worth it.
I think it is a very stylish car, with its fake chrome down the sides, and looks very classy sitting in my driveway. I'm very glad to be 18 and own a car that's appearance is so mint; even the pop on hub caps look classy. My parents and boyfriend are jealous that I have a nicer car than they.
The ride is SMOOTH as silk. I love the handling. My step-dad's car that I used to drive (80's New Yorker) is scary to handle on corners, but this car hits them like it is going over clouds! So beautiful! Wouldn't give it up for the world!
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| As reliable as the sun coming up every morning |
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| A competent sport touring sedan |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 225000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 226000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corsica |
| Date of Entry | 24th October, 2008 |