We've had "Old Girl" since 1996 when my wife's grandparents stopped driving. She received it w/ 19,0000 miles. Today we have 186,000 miles on her w/ no signs of slowing down. She's never left us on the side of the road and always starts in the morning (unless the aftermarket alarm power lock relay sticks and drains the battery). The clearcoat on the roof is now gone and the driver …

What can I say? Completely OUTSTANDING!

oldskindaguy, 03/20/2002

1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale Brougham 4dr Sedan

I needed a car to drive everyday.A car that could handle dreadful gravel roads in the country EVERY day.A worthless Honda would never handle the job.What did I see most on the road-Oldsmobiles.I have neighbours who own Olds 88's or the identical Buick Lesabre.Most of them have 325,000km and up.I wanted a car with a great reputation for its age, decent gas mileage and luxury.So I bought a …

BOOM - I like dat!

wingd6, 04/06/2002

1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale Brougham 2dr Coupe

It's a tank. Unstoppable. Runs like a champ. No problems whatsoever. It's a beast yo. Reliable. ***** rating.

decent (boring) car

mattkpsu, 04/21/2003

1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4dr Sedan

I received this car as a gift from my grandparents when i was in college. It has been generally reliable so far (I have about 140,000 miles on mine). I have driven it many times in snow, and it has performed admirably, due to its front-end weight. I have averaged 23mpg, which isn't so bad for such a large car. Maintenance-wise, i am on my THIRD alternator. I also …

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Type:

Sedan

Trim:

Brougham

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$188/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	16.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Side Impact Test – Updated
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What can I say? Completely OUTSTANDING!

BOOM - I like dat!

decent (boring) car

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