1983 Oldsmobile 98 regancy review from North America
"The 1983 Oldsmobile 98 is the best car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump blew out twice.
Transmission blew at 100,000 miles.
Power window switch needed replaced.
Radiator blew in winter.
Heater core went.
General comments?
The 1983 Oldsmobile 98 is a very classy car. The Oldsmobile rides like a dream. The seats are not like car seats, but couches. You do get some looks when driving this mastodon. I ablsolutely believe that the Oldsmobile 98 is the perfect car.
The Oldsmobile 98 I own is a two door and has more room than any Cadillac or Lincoln I have ever road in.
I do like the rumble the old V8 lets out when you give it a rev. Though this monster has a 307 V8 with a decent amount of torque and horse power, she still is very heavy and doesn't really spin the tires. I did race my friends 1986 Chevy S-10 and once I hit second gear I blew him away. The big old luxury car isn't a fancy sports car, but it does attract the ladies.
I can truthfully say that when GM built the 1983 Oldsmobile 98 they knew what they were doing.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 307 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 86000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 12th October, 2005 |