1978 Oldsmobile 98 LS review from North America
"The best Oldsmobile ever!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since March of 2000 when I got the car, the brakes twice, one new master cylinder and pads, then the brake line.
No heat or AC, no horn.
Choke holds broke.
All are fixed now.
General comments?
My uncle owned the car before he gave it to me for free. When I used to see it, I would make fun of it and say what a piece of junk it was. Then my uncle got a Cadillac Fleetwood and said I could have it.
From the minute I got into the driver's seat I was in love. The seats are so comfortable, the gas pedel is so huge, which is nice since I'm tall and have a size 13 foot. It has power windows and power driver's mirror and power front bench seat.
I have an AM/FM radio, I plan on installing a new system in it soon. I'm also planning on restoring it, I took two years of auto body training and can do most of the work myself.
I just refer to the car to friends, family and people on the street, as THE BOAT. It's brown with a light yellow top. I love THE BOAT and plan on keeping it as my car for years to come. I'm 18, most kids my age love Civics, Accords, Integras, etc... I love good 'ol fashioned American V8 machines from the past.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85789 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st December, 2000 |