1988 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal Brougham review from North America
"Fast for its size and comfortable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump died (under warranty)
Radiator rotted out
Power antenna quit
Mass air flow sensor quit
Throttle positioner sensor quit
Emergency brake cable rusted and broke
Door panel broke
Starter quit
Passenger window goes up slow, rubbing on something
Opera lights don't work any more (can't figure out where the light comes from)
Electronic heater controller quit
Gas line rusted out
A/C quit working refrigerant leaked out
Both air level struts at back blew (after 365000 KM)
General comments?
Great car, had it for 20 years.
Drove long distances in the winter (lots of salt on road), so rust has taken hold of it.
If Olds was still in business, I would buy another one.
Pull a part has lots of these cars for parts (put in new struts, E brake and radiator, but used parts for everything else.
Son is driving it now.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 367000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 23rd July, 2008 |