1997 Oldsmobile 88 LSS review from North America
"WOW... What a fantastic sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The front brakes required replacing at 70000 miles. Was quite expensive for a young man. The brakes had only been replaced 1,500 miles previous according to dealership.
The radio's CD player decided to quit on me after about two months of ownership also very expensive.
Shifts somewhat rough after fast driving.
General comments?
The car is the fastest autombile I have ever driven.
The handling makes me grin because I have never had a car handle quite like it. It's a whole different ballgame being front drive, sports suspension, supercharged.
The interior is tops because everything is very legible, the leather seats are comfortable and easier to keep clean than cloth. The sound system is #1.
Recommended reviews
| Avoid this car |
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| A car to be copied! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V8 Supercharged Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 69882 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71823 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Grand Marquis |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2003 |