1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe review from North America
"Definitely a Keeper!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission went out around 120,000 and the car would only drive in reverse.
Radiator was leaking and replaced around 125,000.
Brakes and master cylinder blew out at 130,000.
The swivel seats are marvelous, but the seatbelt rubs the vinyl of the seat causing it to tear, so I had that fixed last summer.
Heater core on the verge of going out currently at 136,000 and is soon to be replaced.
General comments?
My grandpa bought this 2-door sporty car brand new in 1975. It was passed onto me for my 16th birthday and I've been in love with my "Banana Boat" ever since. Hard to believe this was considered sporty at some time since it has a door span of 3 parking spaces!
The swivel seats are definitely a highlight for most passengers. I love driving it around and having people who know about cars stop me to ask me about it. It amazes me how many people have asked if I'd be willing to sell it.
My only major complaint, especially being a poor high school and college student while owning this car is that it's a gas guzzler! Usually gets about 17 mpg! But its got a super huge gas tank to make up for it.
This one is definitely a keeper!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1975 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| 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) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 116000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 136032 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2003 |