1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme review from North America
"A comfy ride that gets me there without having to worry about the fact that I'm driving an old car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The usual stuff, it has had to withstand Canadian winters, but rust has not been a problem.
Mufflers, shocks, belts.
Electrical system seems to have a mind of its own sometimes.
The ceiling fabric fell down, had to be replaced.
The radio doesn't work anymore, but they don't play anything good on radio anymore anyways.
General comments?
I'm surprised by how many 82's I see on the road in Toronto. They seem to be able to take a real beating, and my mechanic says that it's a breeze to work on, and that if I maintain it properly I should be able to put 500,000 Kms on it. I was really fortunate in that this really was a "little old lady's car" when I bought it, and she gave me a fantastic deal (ie I have cowboy boots that cost me more than this car)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 V8 single barrel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 242000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 21st June, 2002 |