1982 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale review from North America
"I think it's a wonderful car, and would definitely recommend it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The headliner sagged vigorously before being ripped out.
The power steering hose cracked and caused a large leak.
Had to put on some new tires.
General comments?
The car drives wonderful, like a boat and can take a pretty hard lick. I was in a car accident in February of 08; a Z71 pickup T-boned it running 65mph. It tore that pickup all to pieces, and left me with only minor door damage that was repaired shortly after.
However, don't ever let the 40 pound trunk fall on your hand. I ended up having surgery because it fell on mine one afternoon.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 307 cid Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 121000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 157000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2009 |