1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 royal brougham review from North America
"A money pit from hell"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter went out 215k taking the alternater and battery as well.
Cvjoint (both sides) 215k.
Water pump 214k.
Transmission slipping 210k -changed filter and fluid, only got worst
now it won't change gears at all!
Window drv sd won't work never did with me anyway.
Brake calipers and master cylinder messed up 215k.
Harmonic balancer replaced 215k.
General comments?
Its like driving a land yacht.
I like driving it its like driving my couch.
Overall engine its reliable.
Overall other stuff its definetly a money pit.
Fix one thing drive it 2 days and something else breaks.
I guess its ready for the front yard as a yard ornament.
If I junk it the seat goes in the house as my couch.
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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 | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 201000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 215000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Calais |
| Date of Entry | 4th May, 2003 |