1992 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo review from North America
"Great styling, with good ergonomics, and buttons galore!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front struts were replaced when I bought the car.
New tires were put on.
New water pump.
Replaced the front seats (same seats from a different year Trofeo) as they were worn very badly.
Replaced a few interior parts.
Replaced the entire air conditioning system.
The engine started knocking terribly at about 125,000 miles so I had that and the transmission replaced at about a cost of about 3,000 dollars.
Door speakers were blown, replaced them with speakers from a totaled Trofeo.
General comments?
The person I bought this car from didn't really take good care of it. The outside was simply wonderful. The interior was good (except the front seats). Under the hood was OK. Surprisingly, the engine threw a rod. The person it was purchased from though, ran straight 40 weight oil in it! No wonder it went. I love my Trofeo... I wouldn't trade it for the world.
The performance isn't too bad, I wish it were a V8; then I could smoke those riced up Hondas. It doesn't do too bad, I've smoked a few people.
The handling on this car is off the wall! I have never had a car that handles this well. Owning this car has been a pure joy. Even though for how much money I have put into it, I could've had a newer car... I wouldn't trade it for the world.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 117489 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126890 miles |
| Previous car | Lincoln Town Car |
| Date of Entry | 11th April, 2004 |