1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser review from North America
"That 70's Show car, great auto"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket killed the car at 203,000 miles.
A/C didn't work.
Seat wear.
Leaky skylight in the roof (typical for that model).
Rust over the rear wheels.
General comments?
Very reliable car.
Seated 8 in nearly total comfort.
Smooth ride.
Large cargo area.
Would cruise at 100mph all day.
Loose handling typical of a late 1960's station wagon.
Distinctive-looking with roof glass.
Excellent in snow or other slippery conditions due to all the heavy glass in the rear - could go where 4x4's fear to tread.
Horrible gas mileage typical of cars of that era.
This review is of my 2nd 1969 Vista Cruiser.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1969 |
| First year of ownership | 1984 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1988 |
| Engine and transmission | Rocket 350 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 181000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 202930 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Polara |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2003 |