The starter, alternator, battery, serpentine belt, fuel pump ALL went out around 100,000 miles. It ended up costing around $1800 or so for all of it.
Not to mention that the intake gasket needed to be replaced shortly after. Costing $600.
Brakes needed work ending up costing $900 but I think that was my fault.
The car looked great and ran smoothly. If you can forget the fact that adding coolant constantly was a must or the car would overheat.
Brakes were extremely costly. I think that is with all cutlass models.
If you have or are thinking of purchasing one of these cars, I would be sure to get it checked out professionally, and I would be prepared to spend a lot of money because as soon as that 100,000 mark you get to spend and keep spending. So it is a good car if you like to do that. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Sounds to me that you got a car with poor maintenance from its original owner and ANY car will fall apart if neglected. Yes some fixes can be expensive, I own a 1995 cutlass That I bought for $1800 and all I have had to do in past year is replace brakes ($200), replace axel ($115), replaced A wheel bearing ($135) total $350. The car has started n ran perfect for a year n looks great. But it was well maintained through the years as detailed by the written records and it was undercoated every year. I love my Cutlass and brag it up every time I can.
I appreciate the feedback you left me. You are probably right. I guess it's hard to tell when buying a used vehicle whether you're getting what you paid for. In my case I paid for what I got. Don't get me wrong the car was beautiful and drove very smoothly. I just thought it was insane how everything seemed to go out at the same time and how it cost so much. Thanks again.
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