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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.
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.
I have an 88 Toronado Trofeo myself. I love it, it's an absolutely wonderful car. The handling is great, perfermance is satisfying enough to me, I find it rather quick for a heavy luxury coupe. The factory Delco/Bose speakers are great, even after I added a JVC with a CD player, I kept those. Problems? Very, very few. I've had to replace a sidem-arker lamp, and the headliner could stand to be replaced. The interior has held up very well. I would only replace the steering wheel for being worn, and the interior door panels because they are a bit cracked. I bought it with 79k miles on the odometer and it now has 84,800. Turns heads constantly.
Trofeo, what a GREAT ride!
Needed added utility, so traded my flawless 89 Toronado Trofeo for a 92 Dodge Caravan!
Miss all the bells & whistles the Trofeo had (like 2 telephones, etc). The video screen did a lot more than just work the telephone!
Sad they quit making them, they were the best built & designed cars Olds ever made, decades AHEAD of other cars with many bells & whistles.
The ride was so SMOOTH, I'd go from San Diego to Salt Lake or Grand Junction in one long, smooth ride, without ending up with a back ache or long ride brain drain!
WHAT A CAR!
I have a 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo, and it is a awesome car. I don't have the digital display, but I have all the other great stuff. The car is completely stock. The designers of the Toronado Trofeo deserve a lot of credit because it looks way ahead of its time. The ride is fantastic, it rides better than some of these new cars today. This car is 15 years old and has 206 000Km on it and has no creeks or wobbles while driving. The car has excellent performance from the 3.8L V6. The front seats of my car need to be redone. So, anyone looking to buy a Toronado Trofeo, I highly recomend it. These cars are becoming very rare, SO PLEASE TAKE CARE OF THEM!
I have a 1992 Trofeo and I really like it. I have had very few problems (capacitor in the speedometer went bad and the driver's window arm needed to be replaced). The transmission fluid tubes to the radiator were replaced also. I have replaced the tires and the battery and changed the oil. It seems to be very reliable. I have put on 20,000 miles in the last year. It now has 75,000 miles on the odometer. I would recommend this car if you find one that has been well maintained.
Nice Car.
Dude I have a 92 trofeo and I LOVE IT. despite the long list of flaws. but it has more than 160,000 miles on it, so I can't really complain. hideaways malfunctioning and speakers were blown when I got it, and I had a cd player installed where the tape deck was. no problems, it fit right in, I just had to cut the panel for it a little. replaced the alternator, battery, power steering hose, motor blower, and I have a *BADLY* cracked cv joint that will cost me about 300 bucks, as well as a bad motor blower module. in addition I have a severe transmission leak that needs fixing. had a wreck recently and I'm on the search for a pass. side front panel, driver side hood mount. I also just finished yesterday replacing the pass. side headlamp mount from an 89 trofeo. check engine light came on a few weeks ago too. BUT besides all of that, it is an *AMAZING* car. I've smoked a few of my friends and it handles ridiculously well. its kicking my ass on gas, but really. other than finding parts and it having so many miles on it, I love her. she was my first car and it seemed kind of weird for my dad to get me an olds, but when I got in, I was blown away. awkward engine/parts design and engineering too.
White/pearl with grey/leather interior.
"This car was built especially for KRIS IS AWESOME"
I recently purchased a 92 Trofeo and I couldn't have picked a better car. It has more than 175 thousand miles on it and it still drive like a dream. The dash cluster needs to be replaced, but that happens with every Toro of that era. GM's most reliable engine combined with a comfortable ride and phenomenal handling, Oldsmobile manufactured an instant classic. With technology that is nearly modern by todays standards and a unique design that paved the way for future Oldsmobile's its hard to believe that this car died out as soon as it did. I wish I could have brought one brand new, but I am more than happy with this 14 year old masterpiece.
The best car in the world I owe she 5 years I layed under her so many times, but she never put me down she is like good horse allways foud the way home.
I have a 92 Trofeo and I am in love with it. I also have a 2002 Cadillac DTS and the Trofeo is superior to the d.t.s. I've had the Trofeo for 9 years - it's mine for life. Custom seats, custom made rotors, chrome engine parts, it's a red dream. Maybe one day I will place it on car domain. We call her Big Red. In 07 supercharger will be added to her. My wife hates her.
I owned a 1992 Olds Trofeo from 1995-2003. I LOVED that car!!
There was simply no better car out there for me at the time. With the VIC screen and lots of other advanced electronics, the Trofeo was WAY ahead of its time... always geting looks and stares from pedestrians and other drivers.
But the hi-tech nature of that car was only PART of the story: it also ran, drove and handled quite well. It hugged the curves like some sport cars, delivering a nice ride in the process. Though it was not considered a "fast" car--it was able to hold its own among many other cars, and had the power needed to got out of--or INTO trouble. In the 8+years I owned it, I drove to Fl, NC, SC, GA, Tenn and so on--with no troubles Those big 16" tires had great traction in bad weather too. I once (blizzard of 1996) drove over 75 miles home in it, without incident, seeing many other SUV's and other cars upside-down in ditches and such. The old Tro' just kept on going--it easily would drive through 8" of snow in stride.
At over 200k miles the engine did NOT use ANY measurable amount of oil between 4-5 k synthetic oil changes. The tranny was stock, along with most other major parts. I too had the "dreaded IPC problem" but was able to repair the IPC (capacitor on the data bus) myself. Without a doubt--it was the most reliable car I have EVER owned, FAR more reliable than my present '01 Town and country van that already needs a tranny replacement at just over 100k miles and is leaking oil too from the rear engine seal.
Gm did themselves proud with the Trofeo. I am now looking for another one!!
I have a 1990 Toronado coupe (non-Trofeo) and I love it. These are world class cars and deserve to be appreciated and preserved. Sleek, classy styling with comfort, luxury and performance.
Incredible machines.
I have a 1990 Toronado coupe with 32,000 original miles (as of March 2007). I am very happy with "El Toro" in the short time I have had it. Teriffic car. Comfortable, fun to drive and visually distinctive. Looks like nothing else on the road. A future classic and the epitome of what Oldsmobile always was; a quality car with a ton of comfort and luxury. Buy a Toronado, keep Oldsmobiles on the road!
I own three trofeo's and counting! Over the last fifteen years, I have had the pleasure of owning several fine cars. A vast assortment from Mercedes-Benz, Lincolns, Audi's, to Volvo. None can compare to the Trofeo. I can afford to buy a more expensive car, but why? As a designer, I fell in love with these fine pieces of rolling art the first time I saw one in 1990. I am trying to keep from buying more of them, as they have become beautiful works of art in my driveway! The ride, the handling, the turn everyone's head, drop-dead sexy looks inspire me every time I get behind the wheel. I love pulling up next to a 60,000 dollar Mercedes, and having the driver look at me in awe! Fun stuff. I have had more people ask me about my Trofeo's than any other vehicles I have ever owned. Not a day goes by that someone is not asking me about them. I have two pearls and one silver. All three with custom rims and a lot of upgrades. If anyone out there is considering if they should buy one or not, DO IT! Even with the known minor problems these cars may have on occasion, I would not sell my trofeo's for all the tea in China! I hope you all enjoy your Trofeo's as much as I do. If you don't, I am sure I will eventually be around to take them off of your hands! I need a red one next! Happy motoring! Jim in Indiana.
I own a 1991 White Toronado Trofeo which I bought in 1991 as a used vehicle it had 5600 miles on it and I now have 108000 miles on it with only A/C repair and digital dash repaired... today I had to replace the radio as the tape part messed up.. this vehicle still runs as good as the day I purchased it... when I first bought it I was in SC and a gentleman in a Mercedes Sport Cpe followed me for about 7 miles wanting to know what kind of car it was, he stated it was the best looking car he had seen in along time. this was in92...I still get comment from people as I keep it like it was when it was new...
I have a 1990 trofeo and it runs like a white pearl rollings down the street. The only problem I'm having is with the harness that go's to the module seems to be loose which cuts the power to the car shutting it off.