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

1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe 3.1L from North America

Summary:

Great car until 100K miles

Faults:

Head gasket blew at 113,000 miles.

Transmission needs replaced at 115,000 miles.

General Comments:

This car is notorious for blowing its head gasket and the transmission slipping at 100-118K miles.

Nearly headache-free otherwise.

Very smooth and responsive ride, practically floats down the road.

Very comfortable and spacious interior for 4 adults.

Would absolutely buy again.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th March, 2005

1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 3.1 V6 from North America

Summary:

Awesome

Faults:

Needed a new Fuel Pump at 80,000.

Leather Interior is wearing.

General Comments:

I got the car from a junk yard where it had not moved for over a year, after the fuel pump it was great. It hast amazing power for a v6, comfort is always their, and it gets highway gas mileage close to 25 mpg. I put over 10,000 miles on it during just 3 summer months and it took it with no problems.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th March, 2005

1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 3.1 V6 from North America

Summary:

If you can handle the constant repairs, it's a great car to drive

Faults:

The driver side door handle broke twice. It is poorly designed, and a common problem for this car.

The blinkers are malfunctioning. The right blinker must be manually blinked, or it just stays on. Another common problem with this car.

I was told the brake rotors were worn out almost every time I had my brake pads replaced. They are flimsy and wear quickly.

At 100,000 miles, the catalytic converter went out.

At 105,000 miles, I had a valve leak in the engine that was very costly to fix.

At 110,000 miles, the thermostat malfunctioned and it blew a head gasket.

At 115,000 miles, I had to replace the spark plugs, which unfortunately are very difficult to access, and consequently expensive to replace.

The car has had the service engine light on since, but after so many costly repairs, I have decided to simply run the car until it dies. It has been running for about 6 months.

General Comments:

Despite all the problems, I really enjoy this vehicle.

It is very roomy and comfortable, easily fitting 4 adults.

The ride is very smooth.

The V6 gives a lot of power that many newer cars are lacking.

This car gets excellent gas mileage.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 29th January, 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.

1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Suprreme Sl 3.8 Supercharged from North America

Summary:

Awesome

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with the car since I have owned it.

General Comments:

My car originally had the 3.1 V6 but I decided that I wanted an even faster car so I took the supercharged 3.8 from a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP. This car is beyond fast now. Oldsmobile really knew how to build there cars because the it can handle this engine really well.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 16th November, 2004

3rd Jul 2008, 19:30

What year is your Pontiac engineer? Have you had any transmission issues? Would you recommend keeping the original Cutlass transmission and putting it on the Pontiac engine? Please e-mail kwodem@gmail.com.

Thanks.