Faults:

It seems that every 1 to 1 1/2 years apart, one or more of the power windows quits working! In Nov. 2001, the passenger side front and both rear windows quit working! In March of 2003, the driver's window quit working. In April, 2004 the driver's side rear window quit working! As of 9/03/2004, the passenger rear door window quit working! We're told each time by the dealer that a "regulator" broke.

We're lucky to have bought the extended warranty to repair these, but it sure is a hassle! Also, the dealer's paperwork shows repair costs about $400 per window! Hope I can buy another extended warranty when the current one expires!

This car is great fun to drive and to own. It's looks are sharp and handles great. But with the window trouble, I'm getting second thoughts!

Any suggestions? I'm considering buying a non-GM car! Seems like our previous car (1994 Honda Accord) never caused us any grief!

Faults:

This car has been reliable, yet has had it's days. I had to reseal the oil pan, it was leaking around 1/2 quart a day.

The Alternator had to be replace because it stopped working.

It has not had any real engine problems, the 3.8L V6 3800 is very reliable, I've abused it quiet a bit, but it still runs strong, I think the transmission is going. It seems to over-rev the engine a couple hundred RPM then shift when driving "conservatively". Yet shifting is not a real problem.

The interior lighting has been malfunctioning. The lights haven't all worked at the same time.

There has been a very big problem with the electrical, backup lights stay on all the time, only choice beyond repair was removing the bulbs. The right turn signal does work in front. The wires are corroded and grounding out, car electrical is very expensive to repair unless you do it yourself.

General Comments:

This car has had its days, it really needs to be repaired, but, I really feel that it was a good car to begin with, but then after being a drug running car (honestly, door panels are loose including center console), it needed the TLC that I cannot provide it. But definitely a good ride if you take care of it.

I really feel that it's a reliable car and I would buy another newer model, but they stopped making Oldsmobile vehicles.

The panel under the steering wheel rattles, very annoying.

Faults:

Nothing Really ever gone wrong.

General Comments:

This car with the Twin Cam 3.5 L V-6 is a serious import burner I give Honda's and Toyota's the run for their money everyday.

Faults:

At 65,000 miles, had to have the entire front brakes and rear replaced - new rotors, drums, etc. 1600.00 worth at a reliable mechanic.

Cracked windshield - but that was from a gravel truck losing a few pebbles at 70 mph quite a distance in front of me.

Oil consumption - since the car hit 50,000 miles, have needed to add a quart between oil changes (3,000 miles).

Am now having troubles with the battery light coming on after the car runs 5 - 10 minutes (battery was just replaced 3 months ago). Mechanics think it might be the alternator.

I have a constant problem with the windshield wipers/fluid release during the winter -- they freeze, regardless of the type of windshield wiper fluid used. This makes winter driving in Ohio very hazardous. More than once I've had to pull over and manually wipe the windshield. Very frustrating.

General Comments:

I enjoy driving this car.

It handles well in all kinds of weather, has good pickup, and nice lines.