1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass SL 3.1L V6 from North America
Summary:
Very reliable, fun car!
Faults:
Both low-beam head lights (General Main.)
Rear brake pads replaced recently.
General Comments:
There has been a lot of history with problems with rear brakes. If you catch it before your brake pads are gone you can save your rotors!
This car is very fun to drive. Everything works, A/c is cold, and still looks really good for being almost 10 yrs old!
I WOULD by another car from Olds!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th June, 2005
30th Jul 2005, 13:34
Sadly, a lot of these problems could have been fixed easily and cheaply with more knowledge and timely maintenance. The plugs should have been replaced much earlier than 110,000. Did you change the coolant, the oil, the tranny fluid regularly? The brake rotors should have been replaced with a better aftermarket alternative, the thermostat is a cheap item that should have failed in the open position. Of course you would have to pull over immediately and shut off the engine when overheating to prevent head gasket failure. Learn to take a look at your gauges and lights while driving... it could save many expensive repairs. I have had those door handles on 3 different GM cars and have never had a problem, none went less than 150,000 miles.