1967 Oldsmobile Toronado review from Australia and New Zealand
"One of the best looking coupes ever made period"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Carburettor needed rebuild.
Dropped ring, replaced block.
Rebuilt transmission.
General comments?
A classic vehicle like the Toronado has its flaws; it needs better brakes, the front drive outer bearings need to be converted to normal style bearings using two per side, a conversion which I have done before, the rubber air hoses perish with time and will all need replacing by now.
On the positive side I have a car which is a standout, rare, well built and solid, a good thing to drive, and not too bad on fuel if you take it easy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1967 |
| Year of manufacture | 1967 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 425 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 94600 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Impala |
| Date of Entry | 3rd December, 2008 |