1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale review from North America
"Best car I ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A.C. compressor replaced twice.
Brake linings replaced.
Water pump, fuel pump, and battery replaced.
Basic periodic maintenance.
General comments?
I bought this car from the original owner, who collected Oldsmobiles, and he had ordered this one at the local dealership and used it sparingly until he decided to part with it. Happily I was there when he agreed to sell it.
I bought it because it has a 350 engine and no computers on board. I intended to keep it for a long time, and it has served me extremely well over the twenty one years I have owned it. Since I'm now past the age of sixty, I may never need another car.
This one does everything I need a car to do, and does it well. Comfortable, reliable, and roadworthy.
The Air Conditioner works hard in this hot, humid climate and has been replaced twice. That's the only weak point in the car. Otherwise, an outstanding piece of engineering.
Maybe if Olds had kept building them like this one, they would still be around.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1982 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Delta 88 |
| Date of Entry | 4th September, 2003 |