1982 Oldsmobile 98 review from North America
"A big reliable machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The odometer quit before I bought the car.
I have fixed all four power windows.
I replaced the water pump.
I replaced the heater core.
The brake light switch was replaced.
General comments?
The 98 has been very reliable, it has never broken down on the road so badly that I couldn't drive it home. The Oldsmobile has taken a lot of abuse from me and kept on running.
It isn't a very fuel effcient machine, but the parts are cheap. The water pump was 18 dollars to replace with a core.
The interior is very roomy and comfortable, but its size can make it a hassle to park in today's small spaces.
The engine would be powerful enough if the car were about eight hundred pounds lighter, but it still takes me where I need to go.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 307 cubic inch V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 114000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 114000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 17th September, 2003 |