1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 5.0 V8 307 from North America

Summary:

Delta 88 Royale Brougham = Cheap dependable luxury, what more can you ask for?

Faults:

Well, I bought this car from my uncle, and he's had it since it was brand new.

He never had any major problems with the car at all. When he sold it to me, all I noticed was that the speedometer was telling the incorrect speed. For example, when I was doing 50, it said 80.

Also the automatic door lock switch on the driver's side wasn't working at all, but I made it work just by playing around with it. And also the driver side window is off track.

General Comments:

Otherwise, the car is the most comfortable car I've been in yet, and in my opinion, it's a beautiful car outside and especially inside. Just by the way this car drives, I can tell it's got another 100,000 miles left in it if not more.

Everybody who drives my car swears it drives like a Caddy (of the same era). This car also has an unbelievable amount of space. You can definitely fit 3 people in front, and squeeze 4 in the back.

The only non-good things I have to say about this car is the performance and gas mileage. For a 5.0 V8, you'd expect it to go faster and accelerate quicker, but it doesn't. That's because the car weighs over 3700 pounds! But regardless of those flaws, it's worth it, every cent I paid for it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th March, 2001

7th Dec 2005, 18:50

Yeah dude. These older cars will easily go 200k and more. the only thing you may have to replace at some point is the th200 tranny that came in it. if the trans ever goes put the TH350 trans in, I used to have a 84 eighty eight and the former owner put a TH-350 in it when the car had over 100k on it. The motor finally lost a cam lobe and it ran on 7 cylinders for a long time... like 6 monts or a year and it still ran when we brought it to the crusher. I haven't a clue what the miles were on mine, but it was way, way over 200k

Take care of that car and you just may have it for ever!

1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8L 231 cu. in. from North America

Summary:

Well it's a great reliable car with style!!!

Faults:

Well to start the only major thing that has gone wrong was the radiator, it leaked a drop every day or so, so it wasn't a major problem, and regular maintenance things like brakes, plugs, wire, and belts, etc. My uncle owned it and that was the only thing that he had to do.

General Comments:

I am getting so performance items for it. Even though it really isn't a performance car with the V6.

I've gotten a dual exhaust with glass-packs, spark plugs in the tips, K &N air filter, Rally II wheels, and air bag suspension.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th January, 2001

1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8 L. 231 cu. in. from North America

Summary:

A low buck pimpmobile

Faults:

The brakes have been replaced several times but that's usual maintenance. Besides that nothing major has gone wrong.

General Comments:

This is a great car!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd November, 2000

1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal 5.0 307 from North America

Summary:

It's fast, comfortable, reliable, and a kick ass car!

Faults:

No major problems at all.

General Comments:

Great car, No oil leaks, does not burn oil, crappy gas mileage but worth it to have that much power!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th July, 2000

13th May 2001, 09:59

I was wondering if the car you were talking about was a royal or royale because I have a royale w/a 307.

15th Mar 2003, 18:45

I happen to own a 1983 delta 88 royal and find it to be a very sporty car and an excellent alternative to the Cutlass/Monte Carlo/Regal cars.

3rd Mar 2005, 13:35

Its Royale to answere the first qustion all 88s built by 1984 were 88 Royales.

31st Mar 2005, 07:32

Thinking about getting a 1984 Delta 88 with 307. Any suggestions?

12th Feb 2015, 04:57

Yeah, you should definitely do that. What are you waiting for?

1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Brougham 5.0 from North America

Summary:

A stylish yet practical car

Faults:

General wear and tear on this vehicle. Had tranny rebuilt at 189,000 miles.

General Comments:

A very reliable American car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd March, 2000

1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 5.0 from North America

Faults:

Transmisson @ 95,000 miles.

Intake manifold gasket @ 120,000 miles.

General Comments:

This car has got 169,000 miles and is still running strong. I believe that it is going to last at least 200,000+ miles before it's through.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd October, 1999