1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe review from North America
"Cheap muscle car power!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Vacuum headlamps are nasty things to work on- this is the most difficult car to change the headlights in, bar none.
Carb needed a rebuild when I first got it.
Electrical boards in the dash needed to be soldered, in bad shape.
Rheostat is not working for dashlights.
Parts are difficult to find, to say the least.
General comments?
This thing is a beast, people certainly respect your side of the road (and some of theirs) when you come ambling down the lane.
The 425 provides plenty of torque, making this car's acceleration very lateral, whether one passenger or six is riding with you.
It also gets as many looks as my 240z, you just don't see too many of these Oldsmobiles still around.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1966 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 425 cui. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 139000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Datsun 240Z |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2003 |