1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham review from North America
"Full-sized, 80's comfortable ride"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel sending unit.
Gas gauge.
EGR valve.
EFE valve.
Heater core.
Water pump.
Fuel pump.
Alternator.
General comments?
I bought this car at an auction for $750. I originally intended to use the car as a "donor" for restoring a 1984 Delta 88, but I could not bear to scrap it.
It has been a fun adventure bringing this car back from one step from the salvage yard! Luckily, there are still many parts to be found at the salvage yards, because models 1980-1985 have many shared parts. I found a replacement door, trim, engine parts and gauges for reasonable prices. E-bay has been useful also.
Perhaps the greatest challenge was making sure all the vacuum hoses are routed properly! This is critical on these 80's motors.
I am happy, now that I have fixed it to be a reliable driver. The ride is typical Olds smooth, power accessories are nice, comfortable interior, lots of leg room, and the A/C is nice to have in Arizona.
I could buy a used newer car, but there is something unique about driving these older cars. At least I can still work on it with a basic tool set!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 307 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 83500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Delta 88 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd April, 2008 |