1988 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale review from North America
"I love my car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump went at about 80,000 miles.
Engine has a tendency to surge driving uphill mountain roads.
General comments?
This is a great car! I bought it right off the showroom floor in '88 and have only had one breakdown (water pump as noted above). It has been extremely reliable car and for me, very inexpensive to own. The cabin is very roomy and comfortable especially on long trips. I live in a "road salt" free area so the body is in great shape as is the interior. I am proud of the car and the way it looks. I plan on keeping this as long as possible. My philosophy is that as long as it looks decent and runs well, why replace it with car payments, higher insurance, higher plate fees, etc.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th August, 2003 |