1990 Oldsmobile 98 Touring Sedan review from North America
"The Touring Sedan is a joy to drive and own, I am closing the deal on another one as I write this"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced transmission with one from a salvage yard at 200000 miles - $295.00.
Replaced alternator at 325000 miles - $60.00 - parts store.
Replaced brake booster 2 times - once with new part - second time with rebuilt unit.
Drivers seat has hole in leather due to high usage.
Drivers side arm rest cracked away from bracket.
Headliner - missing in action.
CD player does not work.
General comments?
The 1990 Oldsmobile 98 Touring Sedan represents everything good about quality American automobiles.
This car has a confident stance on the road from any angle.
The 16 inch aluminum wheels, paired with 225 60r16 Michelin x radials, will defeat any curve with stealth and stability.
This car has been super reliable with the only disappointment being from a dead battery now and then. Every time the key is turned, this car is ready... cannot say the same for our other vehicle, which was purchased new in 2001.
The complete repair costs over a 12 year period have been approximately $2500.00 - $3000.00... not bad for having driven over 239000 miles.
At 379500 miles this car will still cruise at 70+ MPH. Legal speeds only of course - smile, as though it rides on air.
The A/C blows super cold, and I drive anywhere and everywhere.
The engine has not been rebuilt or replaced. It is original.
The seats are ultra comfortable, and provide great support for long road trips.
The leather used is top notch, and outlasts that used in newer Jaguar, Lexus, Mercedes And BMW etc.
The sunroof is a REAL sunroof, not just a "pinhole" like those found on newer cars.
This could very well be one of the best cars General Motors ever built.
GM, please revisit the 1990 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan and build us 40 something year olds an alternative to the "import mania". Bring back the 3800 V6, tweak it for better gas mileage and horsepower of at least 215+. Build a family car with handling, style, comfort, leg room, performance and unparalleled reliability. Build us the 2013 Oldsmobile 98 Touring Sedan.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Litre V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 144000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 379500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 6th October, 2009 |