1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom review from North America
"This car is a true Urban Assault Vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The carburater needed rebuilt, fuel pump replaced, water pump replaced, fuel gauge is currently stuck, frame rust bad over rear wheels, master cylinder replaced, and various small electrical parts have been replaced or rebuilt.
General comments?
This was my first car. Thankfully I still own her and I certainly enjoy driving her. This car was sitting in a field when I first her, and I bought her for 150.00. I would not sell this car for 1,000,000 now. Once I got this car back to running condition, it has kept going. The engine has never been rebuilt and does not burn oil. It cruises down the road like you are riding on air. I am currently restoring my car. Mine is a 2 door and I have found a 4 door I am using for parts. All of my friends thought I was crazy when I bought this car at age 16, and now they think it is cool I have kept my muscle car and wish they had one. I enjoy driving this car more than my 30,000 mile conv. Z-28, everybody gets out of the way.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1970 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 7.5L 455 cci 4bbl Rocket Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 181381 miles |
| Most recent distance | 204000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th August, 2002 |