1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 4 door Pillarless review from North America
"OMG You gotta drive my car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission went out when I first purchased the car, but only after driving about 200 miles home, but it was my own fault. I should have changed the filter and fluid before the long drive, but let it go and paid the $1100 for the tranny rebuild, which isn't bad at all as far as transmissions go.
Everything still works, including the power seats and the damn radio!
General comments?
I love this car. It was my first American car and I don't plan on selling it anytime soon. It always starts, whether it's 95 degrees or -30 in the winter, just a touch of the key and it fires right up.
Power is fabulous, highway and from the line. MPG is painfully terrible, would probably be better if I kept my foot out of it.
The interior is near perfect after 35 years and 120000 miles. Does surprisingly well in snow and seats nine.
The handling is a little sloppy, but this is a 4 door, and the springs and shocks are near needing replacing.
All in all, the best car the USA ever produced.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1971 |
| Year of manufacture | 1971 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 V8 Rocket Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 128000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi 5000 |
| Date of Entry | 7th April, 2009 |