1990 Oldsmobile 88 Royale Brougham review from North America
"An outstanding performer with elegance to match"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The air conditioning system was changed at 231000 kilometers.
I installed a new battery at 296500 kilometers.
Needed front wheel bearing at 297000 kilometers.
General comments?
This car is amazing. It has General Motors tried and tested true 3800 V6 engine. It is a great performer with styling to match. The seats I find are comfortable and very supportive (when powered).
I surprise many people with my car's performance. Although almost at 300,000 kilometers (190,000miles) it has amazing acceleration, handling and braking for such a large vehicle.
However, I found the car has started to rust, like every car. I found the rust is progressing very quickly around the car. The good news being the frame is still perfect.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 205301 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 297683 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 25th August, 2003 |