1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass SL review from North America
"Car is fuel efficient and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission went out on the previous owner, at approximately 85,000 miles.
Low coolant sensor has gone bad.
The brake rotors have warped much more quickly than other cars.
There is minor engine hesitation after startup in the 1000-1500 rpm range; this is intermittent and goes away after warm-up.
Cruise control cable tends to skip off of the wheel on the throttle body; this is fixed with duct tape.
General comments?
The car handles and rides quite well.
Fuel economy is much better than I expected! I consistently get 31-32 mpg highway! 65 mph is the sweet spot on the highway. It also coasts well below 50 mph so to take advantage of that!
Engine power is good at the start, but sometimes it feels like there is no response at highway speeds.
I don't like the wider tires during our snowy Michigan winters, but they'll do.
There are lots of air leaks around the windows. It actually gets a bit noisy on the highway.
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| A competent family sedan that is average in all respects, and superlative in none |
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| Love the car - hate the cost |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 117000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Century |
| Date of Entry | 19th October, 2004 |