1989 Oldsmobile 88 Royal Brougham 3.8 from North America
Summary:
A great, lasting investment car!
Faults:
Have replaced front and back brakes several times.
Just changed the wheel cylinders at 157,000 miles.
Replaced starter once, several years back.
Replaced a clogged fuel pump, this improved the car tremendously!
Turn signals are slowing down.
Power everything is currently dying, perhaps this is the end of the alternator.
Drivers side vinyl dash began to slightly warp.
Drivers side-view mirror adjuster has popped out.
General Comments:
After changing the fuel pump around 150,000 miles, the car moves faster than ever.
Changing the fuel pump also increased gas mileage; average is 400 miles per tank.
Interior is very comfy and spacious.
Car runs very well for a 1989, has basic problems for it's age.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th June, 2003
15th Jun 2012, 12:55
Acquired my 1989 Delta in December of 2011. Now that it is getting "warm" - 88 degrees, it just doesn't want to start. I'm only the second owner (it had 77,000 miles on it when I bought it). Did you have this problem before you replaced all the sensors? I don't want to get a car payment type of vehicle; I really love the dependability of the Olds. line (my last car was a 1994 Cutlass Cierra, which someone smashed into) and I really want to keep this one. Excellent condition for its age, although the headliner is starting to come down, but no one sits in the back seat that often, and it even get 18.8 miles to a gallon of gas - better when I'm not stuck in traffic!