1984 Oldsmobile 98 Regency review from North America
"A very good clean riding car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil Leak- I had to tighten my valve covers when I first got it.
Seats are original as is every thing else on the car, but they are starting to dry rot.
The rag-top roof needs replaced (not enough money yet) and the paint needs re-done.
Break Booster- like $80.00 used from junkyard installed self. (very expensive if bought brand new like $160)
Transmission seems to slip it's at 87,000 original miles.
Windows come of track sometimes.
I have mainly had to maintain normal wear and tear. Best car I have ever had!
General comments?
My only complaint is it eats through gas like a rat through wood.
I have never had a single problem getting it so start.
Doesn't have the pick up and go from the start, but once it hits 30 m.p.h it takes off.
And it has lots, and lots of room for us big people.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87100 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 31st October, 2003 |