1988 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal review from North America
"A fast family car that needs some TLC."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My coil pack went out at about 191000 miles.
Drive side and passenger side arm rests fell of.
Muffler got rust holes it it at about 150000.
My half shaft blew out around 193000 miles.
Motor mounts broke at 150000 miles.
Rear bumper completley rusted through.
Starter went out along with the alternator at about 140000 miles.
General comments?
This is my first car and from what I've seen from it so far OK.
The car has got me around town and even out of town reliably.
Seems that every month something has to be replaced.
The Oldsmobile has plenty of power taking off the line, low speeds, and at interstate speed.
Has very good handling for a family car.
All together an OK car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 193233 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Delta 88 |
| Date of Entry | 10th March, 2004 |