1982 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham review from North America
"Excellent deal for $1,000!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I gave the car a major tune up as soon as I bought it. I installed new spark plugs, brass distributor cap and rotor, new wires with original distributor retainer ring/cap, PCV valve and filter, air filter, and timed it to 18 degrees BTDC at 1100 RPM.
Air Inlet Hose 88,900 miles.
Rear axle lubricant changed at 90,000 miles.
Cruise control transducer and speedometer cable
92,000 miles.
Headliner sagging, will be replaced soon.
Trunk matting degeneration.
Worn A/C compressor pulley bearing.
Water leak through passengers side floor pan.
Driver's side power mirror and power antenna inoperable.
Fast idle too high.
General comments?
This car is a solid, full-frame piece that has American Luxury written all over it. It has dual power seats, factory original from 1982! I have no problems maintaining this car because it gives great service and an awesome ride. The fuel economy isn't even that bad, at 13 miles per gallon in the city, and 23 MPG highway at a steady, I stress steady, 55 mph. Any acceleration or higher speeds dramatically reduce fuel economy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Liter 307 ci Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 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 | 88101 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92665 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Brougham |
| Date of Entry | 30th November, 2006 |