1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Rocket 350
Summary:
That 70's Show car, great auto
Faults:
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
Review Date: 15th February, 2003
28th May 2003, 13:50
Wish I still had my dad's 1971 Vista. 350 V8 2bbl. Great car, but it swilled leaded fuel.
We traded it for a rice burned that rusted out in 4 winters.