1982 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal Brouham review from North America
"An excellent, comfortable, reliable and enjoyable car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front end - Center link, Tie rod ends and Ball joints. (110,000 km's)
Rear Brakes - Drums, Shoes, Wheel cylinders. Front Brake - Pads (same km)
Exhaust - Exhaust, Tail pipes & Muffler
replaced (All above required for safety check at 110,000 km's,)
Also at 110,000 during safety, Replaced Fuse-able Link, Alternator, and many bulbs. (Regulator had went)
Bad Coolant leakage - Changed Rad, hoses.
Gas leak - replaced Fuel Line (124,000)
Replaced all four Shocks and Coils
(135,000)
Compressor seized. Replaced with used one. (A/C not working, but required for 3rd Fan belt) 145,000 Km's.
Bad Coolant leak/overheating- Replaced Heater Core (146,000 km's)
Current needs - U pipe open at donut, have part going to get installed.
Carburetor - Stalls when first started and when put in gear, Not yet replaced. Drives OK once you get going (148,000 km's)
General comments?
This Oldsmobile is a solid survivor.
A great family car with a nostalgic feel to it, very comfortable to drive and for passengers. (Even on long trips)
For a full size rear wheel drive car, gas mileage is not that bad.
We love our Delta 88, never want to part with her!
The 307 V8 performs very well, I drive her easy, but she moves when you need it.
A car you can really bond with!
Vinyl roof still in great shape.
Sharp looking car, get nice comments!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 148800 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercury Grand Marquis |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 2005 |