1986 Oldsmobile Calais 2.5 Tech 4 from North America
Summary:
Good quality at a cheap price
Faults:
Manifold absolute pressure sensor had to be replaced, along with the muffler.
General Comments:
I have owned several of these cars and they were all good cars. Stay away from the Quad 4. The 2.4 Tech 4 is the way to go. They are clanky, but good runners. The only problems I've encountered is with the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor. I pick these cars up rather cheap as poor running vehicles and replace the MAP sensor. Drive them till I get bored and sell it. The car has some cheap plastic parts that hold up poorly, but so many were made that replacements are easy to find.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th October, 2003
24th Jan 2004, 22:52
Having just bought an '86 Oldsmobile Calais, reading your review made me feel even better about my purchase! Mine is currently at 101,000 miles - and it's great to see that yours is at 169,000 and still going strong. I originally bought it because it was available at a good price - but now I realize there is something awesome about the styling, the handling, the gas-efficient engine, even the gear shifter that is really making me a fan of these cars!