1988 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham review from North America
"Good, but the transmission wasn't"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The heating ducts were stuck open, allowing cold air into the car and the heat didn't blow because the blower motor was bad too. Dealer fixed under warranty.
The transmission would "slam" into reverse, causing the car to leave black marks on pavement even with the park brake and regular brakes on. The dealer refused to replace transmission, so car was returned.
General comments?
I bought this car from a dealer with a 100% 30 day warranty. I drove the car a total of 4 days, the rest of the time I owned it it sat on the dealership lot. I loved the ride, the comfort of the car, and the power it had. If the transmission hadn't been going, I would have kept it. I almost wish I had gotten a lawyer to get that new transmission put in by the dealer under warranty. I liked that car a lot.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79200 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2008 |