1976 Oldsmobile 98 Regency review from North America
"They don't make em any bigger or over the top than this"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air condition compressor froze fairly soon after the car was made drive-able.
General comments?
Inherited this car from my 92 year old aunt who bought it new in 76. It is a 2 door triple white coupe with only 31K miles. I have named it "Her Majesty". It sat in my aunt's garage for 8 years after she broke her hip and stopped driving. I've replaced all rubber lines, hoses and gaskets, tires, AC system, belts etc... anything that could dry rot.
This is a one-car parade and it really must be driven with one's nose in the air. Seriously, I had forgotten how comfortable top-of-the-line American cars were. It's like climbing into a king-size bed that you happen to be able to drive.
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| Safe, comfortable, and reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 455 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 31549 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31750 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th May, 2008 |