1997 Oldsmobile 88 LS review from North America
"Six passenger sleeper that will romp all minivans"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission replaced @ 54,000 miles.
A/C condenser and evaporator replaced.
Power seat motor on drivers side replaced.
Water pump replaced.
General comments?
This vehicle handles sluggishly with the suspension tuned for comfort, and the steering is very vague. The power seats are not supportive. The air distribution from the front dash is very poor, the vents are too low in the dash panel to provide good air ditribution. Front brakes have a problem with premature warping (averaging about 15.,000 miles.
The good news is the engine is really strong. I have challenged and beat many vehicles on freway on-ramps. It has a great passing gear and will stomp any minivan and most SUV's.
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| A car to be copied! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Galant |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2002 |