Power steering pressure hose at 140k.
New Transmission at 140k.
Nice four-door sedan. Pickup is quite good (in the V6) despite the harsh upshift, especially on the 1-2. The engine is nice, but the tranny can't quite keep up with it which is a shame. The ride is good overall, but steering is a little loose which takes some getting used to.
Definitely designed as a cruiser and not a city car. Gets about 25 mpg on the highway at 100mph, but around town it only gets around 18 mpg. This makes it great for commuters who want a cheap sedan with a little extra power to help them in highway traffic situations.
Brakes have a tendency to lock harshly when damp. Rotors tend to warp and cause massive shaking, but are cheap to replace.
Visibility on either side is pretty bad thanks to the tiny mirrors, so make sure you check your (enormous) blind spot.
Doors tend to freeze shut. Electric locks don't work in extremely cold (-15+) weather.
I see a lot of these on the road, which is a sign that it's pretty reliable for most owners.
Yes, the Oldsmobile is a reliable car, I own one like yours myself. I got it when it was 6 years old and I've had 9 years now. It now has 170,000 miles on it.
Only major thing gone wrong with this car is it severely overheated 4 years ago and blew both the head and intake gaskets. It did not crack the head, though. My mechanic says the car has a cast iron head and it was unharmed.
Had all that fixed and did fine afterward. Burns no oil and no transmission problems.
Great car.
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