1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham LS review from North America
"Is there a law saying manufacturers can't produce cars to be proud of anymore?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cassette/FM Tuner was crap, needed a CD deck anyways.
The car was dirty when I bought it. Had to invest in a fundraiser car wash in a 7/11 parking lot.
Bird crap magnet.
Squeaky air compressor belt.
Unreasonably over-comfortable.
Absolutely useless in snow.
General comments?
This car is the most beautifully crafted piece of machinery I have ever laid my eyes on or rode in, let alone OWNED. Wall to wall carpet, actually it goes up the walls. If something on this car isn't solid steel or velor, it's faux wood or vinyl.
This car is all stock except for the stereo and speakers. She has under 100k original KM and stats right away in any climate conditions. This car absorbs everything. You could back over somebody and not feel it.
The cab seats six, the trunk seats six, and the engine bay seats 8 cylinders, delivering more power than you could ever need.
I get 750Km out of a tank, which costs me 85 dollars at 95 cents a litre. Seems to get better mileage than my Ciera.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Oldsmobile Rocket 5.0L (307CI) 4bbl Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 97250 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 99200 kilometres |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2009 |