Faults:

Power antenna broke at 108,440.

Front bumper shock absorber leaked at 109,000.

Power steering fluid leak at 109,000.

Failed emissions test for NOx at 109,100.

The thm200 transmission started slipping at 109,200. Fixed myself - broken downshift/upshift cable.

Exhaust manifold developed a hole at 109,400.

Starter motor went at 109,440.

General Comments:

I bought the car in April on 2008 for 550. It's great first starter car.

I finally put the car on the road on 9/6/08, and only 20 days and it's getting all these problems.

The car's very reliable when there are no problems. I can tell that the car wasn't always maintained when it was supposed to. Someone let the car get up to 6,000 miles before an oil change from 102,000 to 108,000. As soon as I got it I changed the oil.

Before the starter and manifold and other problems arose, the car was amazing, and still is.

She's in the shop right now getting a new starter, and the new exhaust comes next week.

It's a great car if you take care of maintenance and keep her clean. She has plenty of power and only has 148 hp stock and 255 ft. torque. She'll still pick up and go. Brakes stop on a dime.

If you have one, I suggest replacing the stock thm200 transmission. It goes real quick behind this V8. Get a thm350 or 200-4r. You can tell the difference; on the 200 and 200-4r the trans oil pan has the words metric and something else stamped on it.

Overall a great car; if you tune her up and keep up with oil changes, she'll last forever.

I know she can go past 85. I beat a newer VW Jetta with this boat. If you're lucky to have the velour seats, you're living in luxury city.

Very safe in accidents. I was rear ended by a mid 90's Oldsmobile and I didn't even feel it. Her front end was almost totaled - my car had not a scratch, except the bumper got pushed in an inch or so

Faults:

The drivers seats have been replaced. The car has a 'new' transmission out of another 88. Replaced wiper motor. I think the car has been rear. ended several times and it was involved in at least one major accident. Sheetmetal is bent only minimally and obviously not the car's fault.

General Comments:

The Olds is one heck of a ride. I got this car from my father in law and I am using it as a commuter vehicle every day.

There is really on problem with this car and it has aged considerably well.

My father in law bought in 2000 and it has taken quite a beating since.

I am overall impressed how well it held up for it's age, milage and 'abuse'.

If I could wall into a dealership today and buy one, I would.

Faults:

My head gasket blew at 69000 miles. Minor things like the sun visors are in bad shape and my mirrors need replacement.

General Comments:

The car is seriously fast, handles the road well, and perfectly does its job as a car and that is drive me from point A to point B. It is very comfortable and roomy, and holds a lot of people. The trunk holds a lot.