3rd Apr 2009, 23:26
I have a Delta 88 coupe with a 403 I was going to get rid of. But after reading this, and sad crossover tests that only get 14-16 mpg in the city, I am going to fix that car up. While those 6 speed autos hunt for gears to climb a grade, that 403 rocket will be eating it for lunch. Plus it weighs 1000 lbs less than most of them; a fact I still can't believe. Oh well, at least while they are making payments, and sending it for warranty work, I will be cruising along 'In My Merry Oldsmobile'.
4th Apr 2009, 21:22
I thought the speedometers of the 1977-85 Oldsmobile 88's and the GM full size cars only went up to 85mph.
29th Oct 2009, 13:32
The speedo goes to 100 on my '76 Delta, but I've got it up to 120 ish according to my now very embarrassed Civic driving buddy.
20th Oct 2010, 21:25
YEAHHH. I've got a 78 Delta 88 Royale, and my speedometer only goes up to 85, but I've got way past that; probably like 115-120. No joke...
7th Nov 2010, 00:41
I was clocked at 136 MPH in my '79 Olds Delta 88 with 350R Olds engine. His speedometer went up to 160 MPH.
12th Mar 2016, 00:25
I'd have to guess it depends on the lady's age. An upper teen low twenties girl might laugh. But a little older and they appreciate a classic car's beauty.
12th Mar 2016, 21:42
I really downplay my car(s) especially starting a new relationship. And people I work with do not even know what else I drive other than my SUV. Do you want to be liked for you or the car? I guess to some it doesn't matter. The car you can always break out of the garage later. Not too fond of gold diggers!
14th Apr 2008, 00:06
1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale, 4-door, 350R (Olds) engine, 350 transmission. Clocked at 135 MPH by a 280Z with speedometer that went to 160MPH. Handling is a little scarey after you hit about 110 though.