1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal Brougham review from North America
"Excellent value especially if you like your cars big and American"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought it both motor mounts were broken. The engine rocked over and broke the oxygen sensor, the air pump and the air conditioner line. Repaired.
Speedometer has never worked. These cars use cruise control with a transducer. If the transducer freezes the end of the speedo cable running into it shears off. When this happens the cable from the transducer to the speedo head doesn't turn.
Fan clutch failed allowing engine to overheat around town. Repaired.
Headliner sagging. Adhesive holding material ages and lets gravity do its thing. Typical.
General comments?
Tremendous value for $200 bucks.
Very comfortable car with velour bench seats.
Excellent acceleration for such a big beast. Performs and handles nicely.
Uses virtually no oil.
A bit gas thirsty.
I like the computer controlled carburetor. Excellent foul weather and cold start quality.
Very stable on freeways and fends off aggressive suv drivers neatly.
A bit big for city life, but very well mannered.
Excellent visibility with no blind spots. Side mirrors seem small though.
Box on box styling rather dated, but I don't really care what the neighbors say.
Have owned many Oldsmobile and all have been of high quality and reliability.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 307 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 73000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 14th April, 2004 |