1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale review from North America
"They don't make them as reliable as this any more, sigh"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cracked windshield (twice).
Broken grille.
Paint worn off top.
Trim falling off.
Alternator.
Water pump.
ECM.
Brake line failure.
CV boot.
Relay (for motor blower).
Hubcap fell off.
Starter motor.
Battery (twice).
Seat belt (driver's) failed.
Lights on dash out.
Cupholder broke (twice).
Power window motors dying.
Tripmeter runs backwards.
Service engine soon light.
Rear brake cylinder (twice).
Radio speakers failed (two of four).
Power antenna rusted out.
Rear door lock failure, hood lifts, and a few more items I can't remember off the top of my head.
General comments?
Very reliable and comfortable car. Drives well. Lots of power.
Did I say reliable? Yes, dependable. And great mileage.
Body ages poorly over time. But mechanically sound. Easy to fix and cheap to fix when a failure does occur.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 201600 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2008 |