1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale review from North America
"Oldsmobile in general is very reliable. If you have to opportunity to buy one, do not pass it up."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Grand Prix had a problem with the fuse box under the hood. The connection between the fuse box and the battery was very poor.
There was also a very bad head gasket leak toward the firewall. Oil went all over the engine and exhaust.
The Oldsmobile is very reliable. I paid $20.00 for a new water pump, $250.00 for an exhaust which was just for an exhaust grumble, and $25.00 for an oil change.
General comments?
The Oldsmobile is extremely reliable. Very few things will go wrong with this car if the maintenance is not overlooked.
The Grand Prix is a sporty car with great handling and sporty potential, but it just costs too much money to keep up on maintenance.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 189000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 194000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 7th May, 2005 |