1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 review from North America
"It will run for years, if maintained"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since I've owned it:
The rear brakes have seized and had to be replaced, all new brake lines were installed simultaneously.
The muffler has been replaced a few times due to rusting (salt on the road - winter).
The radiator has been replaced twice.
Many miscellaneous parts have broken and needed repair.
The outside of the car is suffering from rust.
The radio has been replaced twice, the tape deck works intermittently...
General comments?
The car has a lot of power. I enjoy the fact that I can switch between any of the gears while driving, versus some other cars that don't allow the same option. It's got pickup to spare if I really need to use it, but that might not be apparent from normal use of the car.
It handles smoothly and hasn't let me down when I needed it to get somewhere (except when the radiator was leaking - never go to Midas for ANY car repairs).
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| This is a great solid, well put together classy car with power to boot |
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| I bought the same model and year twice! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 167000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th November, 2002 |