1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88 review from North America
"One of the best cars anybody could ask for"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Muffler blew out @ 90000mi., Fuel pump @ 102000mi., ignition coil @ 80000mi., and the head gasket @ 120000mi.
General comments?
I got this car for $1000 when I was 16, it had no rust was kept clean, and from the original owner who happend to be an older person. The only reason it was being sold was because he had bought a new car and didn't need this one.
The car was amazing, smooth ride, more power than I expected from a 260, and always started no matter what.
It is a great first car, or a great car for anybody.
It is safe, handels well for the size, and very forgiving if you are to find yourself in a ditch.
There is no doubt in my mind that had I changed the head gasket insted of selling it for a newer car that the olds would still be on the road today.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1981 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L(260c.i.d.) V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th February, 2008 |