1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale review from North America
"I Loved it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioning freon has leaked out..
Engine seized (due to human error)
Upholstery on roof is bubbling.
Rear lock is sluggish.
General comments?
Ode to my Olds...
It was my first car, big, powerful, and handled really well. The transmission NEVER needed work since we got the car. It has survived a Grand Theft Auto, and a couple of collisions, in which it took it like nothing, whereas the other car was close to totaled. This car is truly a tank and it will be missed. Just recently, due to a miscalculation on our part, when the radiator hose busted, we added some water in to replace the coolant. (we were planning on doing a full flush of the system so we didn't put any more fresh coolant in) Unfortunately it wasn't enough the engine over heated (without smoke oddly enough) and seized. Now the starter can't turn the motor and the car is dead. I was really looking forward to see this car make it to 300k, and I know for a fact it would have made it if it wasn't for this. I will always remember my Delta 88. I will always remember what it sounded like when I put the pedal to the metal. That baby could move
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 285750 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th April, 2005 |