1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 review from North America
"This vehicle is a very comfortable limousine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The AM/FM cassette (factory) is out of service. I understand that this a common problem.
The transmission is finally failing. It is a THM200R4.
Driver's seat belt buckle failed.
General comments?
The ride is excellent. The car completely disregards speed bumps, much to the horror of the moron tailgating me.
I have bought Oldsmobile 88's and 98's since 1980 to serve as a family car and for my wife to haul the kids in. My three daughters have learned to drive in these beasts (a 1971 88, 1979 98 and now a 1985 88). Each were involved in accidents as children will be and received no injuries whatsoever. The vehicle performed perfectly. I am currently rebuilding the 1985 88.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 168000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile 98 |
| Date of Entry | 14th August, 2001 |