1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Reviews - Page 2 of 3

First of all, kilometers on the car are NOT true... I really have no idea how much it had on, when I bought it :D.

Immediately after purchasing:

I had to replace worn out radiator.

Replaced tired spark plugs.

Front seat was completely stuck, but I managed to repair it.

2000km later:

Left tie rod replaced.

Left front brake line replaced.

5000km later:

Replaced the fuel tank due to a extensive leakage.

Also, some minor electrical problems every now and then.

This car was probably never been taken care of:

Old Burgundy Red paint job was over painted, probably with crappy spray bottle paints.

Interior was very worn out.

This car was ex-Diesel. It had 350cid tuned gasoline engine when I bought this car.

This car was quite quick considering the weight and the lack of aerodynamics (I achieved nearly 200km/h on the highway, and the throttle was about 3/4 open!!!)

The car was a joy to drive, too bad I really had to sell this car.

Updated March 2012:

Frequent replacement of the A/C compressor.

Engine has been remarkably durable, and trouble free.

Routine maintenance, and regular service keeps it purring.

Updated March 2012:

Every time I get tempted to buy a new car, I go to the dealer and drive it, and then when I get back into the Oldsmobile, I realize there is no reason to abandon it, since it handles as well in most cases as the newer models.

Built on a full chassis, with telescoping bumpers.

No airbags, only seat belts, but so far so good.

Performance is very good, plenty of power, and comfortable on the highway on a long trip.

(I've been reviewing this car on this site for many years now, and will continue to do so every few years, unless the car outlasts me, and at my age that's entirely possible).

When I first bought it, the car needed a starter.

About 6 months later, I put a heater core in her, but it has been a pleasure to drive.

When I start it up, she purrs like a kitten.

Handles like a dream, and holds her own when the gas pedal is pushed 1/2 way down.

I've taken two vacations in it.

On the second trip, came up a 7% grade, it whipped a brand new FORD coming up that mountain in West Virginia!!!

The big car ride is excellent for rough roads in Northern VA.

It was owned a lady who is a customer at my service station where I work.

It was willed to this lady whose aunt took really good care of it for 17 years. It was a diesel powered that had the engine blow up under warranty at a little over 10,000 miles.

I had to replace the carburetor at 150000.

The speedometer light does not work. I cannot see how fast I am going at night.

The passenger door behind the driver occasionally does not work.

The first owner had to replace the transmission.

I am always on the freeway, and for the car's sheer size, it can handle exceptionally well at 80mph.

I can easily fit all 4 of my snow tires in the trunk of the car.

The seats are extremely comfortable and can comfortably fit 6 people within it.