1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais review from North America
"How a car should be"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing whatsoever other than standard maintenance things: changed the shocks, springs, battery, air cleaner etc.
General comments?
Absolutely amazing vehicle, even 30 years after it was produced. Ride is comfortable, and it doesn't feel like your driving a boat.
Calais model with sport suspension, high ratio steering box makes this car take turns nicely. Parts are very cheap, and surprisingly not hard to find. Body style is the nicest compared to similar cars (Monte Carlo, Regal). Why buy a new car when you can have something extremely reliable, cheap, comfortable, and fun?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1979 |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L 231 Buick Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 24450 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 41000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Jeep YJ |
| Date of Entry | 19th August, 2009 |