My first mishap was the intake manifold gasket at 35,000 miles. It was replaced under warranty. I did not incur any expensive problems until after 100,000 miles. I replaced the transmission, alternator, water pump, and the power window lifts. The original engine lasted well over 200,000 miles. I had it replaced with a similar re-manufactured engine which now has exceeded 100,000 miles. I replaced the transmission again at 250,000 miles. I replaced the starter and the radiator after its 21st birthday. I had to replace the aluminum intake manifold at 330,000 miles.
I really love this car. I has been very dependable and the repairs are cheap. The gas mileage is good. The ride is comfortable. It can cruise at higher speeds with no problem with the small V8. The only major damage my car has sustained is a hit by a street sweeper. The rear quarter was dented and the rear tire was flattened. I am very sorry that Oldsmobile is going out of business. I think GM is making a big mistake. GM should have put forth more effort into building a modern high performance Cutlass with rear drive like the upcoming Pontiac (GTO), and used some of that technology in the higher and lower end vehicles. The Aurora and Intrigues are good cars, but don't quite hit the mark. The Aurora went down with the demise of the Riviera twin.
I agree, GM is making a big mistake Oldsmobile truly is their best brand. They (GM) made some very bad decisions, Olds had so many great motors, but since the were all V-8s they weren't efficient enough right? than how come Chevy has been allowed to keep some of there V-8s? that's my big question.
Unfortunately as the 80s wore on GM kept make Olds cars smaller and smaller and making them use Buick V-6s and Chevy I-4.
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