1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88 royal brougham review from North America
"The great "old school" car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Failed smog test few times
Front suspension ball joints/bushings due to the age/ mileage. They still lasted much much longer then in the newer cars.
Sagged roof headliner.
Trunk lid strut supports do not work.
Low mpg, long braking distance, high gas prices, and small parking spaces make this excellent car more difficult to use now days as a commuter/ everyday driver.
General comments?
Exceptionally smooth ride +++
Strong body (was rammed by Ford Crown Victoria) but was minimally damaged and kept going
Roomy interior
Nice body styling makes it handsome despite huge size.
Lots of trunk space.
Easy to use hand and foot controls.
Easy to troubleshoot and repair; many parts were purchased from the junkyard and chain stores; minimal ****ing electronics to worry about.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 307 V8 Automatic |
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| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 220000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th September, 2007 |