1981 Oldsmobile Omega review from North America
"A fine little car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought this car knowing that the carburetor would need to be rebuilt or replaced.
The front-wheel-drive CV axles were bad.
The air-conditioner stopped working.
The front wheels need re-aligning, and make a terrible noise going down the road.
General comments?
So far, this has been a great little car. It has a tendency to flood until it has warmed up, but then you can floor it, and it takes off like it's been hit in the back.
It handles very well, like a bigger car than it is.
I like the bench seat. The seats and carpet are in very good condition.
I like the way this car is designed. I like the little square car look.
The little sideways 4 cylindre engine does very well, testing at around 120 HP.
Recommended reviews
| A well built automobile with some design flaws |
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| POS, thankfully I haven't seen one in years |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1981 |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | L4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59490 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60700 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Crown Victoria |
| Date of Entry | 2nd December, 2004 |