1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale Review
1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale Review
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What’s new
Minor styling updates front and rear. A power auto-down driver's window, and remote keyless entry are new options.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale Brougham 2dr Coupe and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$218/mo for Eighty-Eight Royale Brougham
Eighty-Eight Royale Brougham
vs
$181/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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Read what other owners think about the Used 1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale.
5 star(68%)
4 star(23%)
3 star(9%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
22 reviews
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4.38 out of 5 stars
Bulletproof 'Granny'
APR, 05/16/2009
1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale Brougham 4dr Sedan
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 … rear door won't open (worn out lock mechanism) but she keeps rolling down the road w/ the original exhaust (except catalytic converter), shocks, struts, and complete powertrain. She's spent her entire life in IA, WI, and CO--so that is saying a lot about her durability. She's not "cool" but she's well loved.
5 out of 5 stars
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 … 1990 Olds88(136,000km).I love it.Its loaded with features you won't find on a new car.Air ride,Digital Dash & ClimateControl,CD, p.seats, k.entry, BOSEspeakers.I wouldn't trade it if someone paid me to!GM sold millions and theres' still millions on the road today.These cars should go down in history!
5 out of 5 stars
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.
3.25 out of 5 stars
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 … had to replace the
ignition module, the exhaust, and the
rear suspension pieces. The
transmission has developed a problem
where it doesn't like to downshift, and
my power windows and keyless entry
system no longer work (annoying). The
white paint is chipping, too.
1990 Eighty-Eight Royale Highlights
Coupe
Brougham
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $218/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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