By Brando on 09/08/10 11:23 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4dr Sedan
Review
I just got this car about a month ago, it has 129,000 miles and drives like a Caddy. I paid $1000 for it. The 3800 series engine it has is an easy access and roomy engine compartment to get around in. Fixing it myself is now an option if problems do come up. The only problem is the door seals have shrunk a little and you get a little wet in the car wash.
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By Corey on 05/25/06 12:25 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4dr Sedan
Review
I bought this as a first car and love it. It is very roomy and has great pick up with the V6. I burn all my friends. I love the comfortable ride, the swaying by the loose supsension is eh but without that there would be no ride. I did replace the altenator but that was it. Otherwise everything was fine. I crashed it, everything is good except for bumpers, fenders, radiator. I'm thinking of replacing the $1,500 in parts instead of selling it for $500, what a nice car, everyone wants it. The trunk is huge! Take this car, you won't be dissapointed.
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By rahoyme on 06/09/05 23:32 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale LS 4dr Sedan
Review
Bought the car with 98,000 miles for my 16 year old son. It has been an outstanding first car; relatively cheap insurance, and a great buy for $1500. No problems whatsoever, it does a fantastic job of getting him to school and to his fast food resturant job! It should last him through his college years. Very pleased!
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By soul212 on 07/24/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale LS 4dr Sedan
Review
Bought the car at $1400 with around
249000 miles (original motor). I'm
very happy with the car. It rides
smooth and quiet. I've had no major or
minor repairs besides normal
maintence. Car still gets 22-24mpg.
The paint quality does need
improvement.
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By VICKY_BECKY on 02/28/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale LS 4dr Sedan
Review
Love the ride and the size. Original
owner (another family member) didnt
have any trouble. I bought the car
shortly after warranty expired. I've
had problems ever since. Replaced
alternator once a year almost to the
day. Eventually our mechanic found an
expensive alternator with a 5 yr
warranty. Now we replace the
alternator every 18-24 months and pay
only for installation.
Horn "buttons" on steering wheel too
cumbersome and too stiff to be
effective in an emergency.
Paint on roof peeling terribly. It's
the only original paint on the car.
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By rman on 08/23/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale LS 4dr Sedan
Review
3rd owner, no problems
1st-FBI
2nd-older couple
3rd-me
i will probably drive this car until
it dies because it is worth more to me
than selling it
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By Shaft on 09/16/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4dr Sedan
Review
Excellent First Car. It got me through
high school and college just fine.
Rock solid car by all means.
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By pms on 06/29/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale LS 4dr Sedan
Review
My issues regarding my Olds Royale are
not about the car itself but the
dealership who sold me the lemon. I
bought the vehicle with 68,000 miles
on it in 1996. The dealership has a
120 point inspection check off shees
but it did not prevent the $4,000 that
had to be invested in the vehicle in
the first two years with me. I was
also making monthly payments on it of
almost $300! I could really go on but
there is not enough space
here...Beware of the dealership you
buy from!!!
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By smoot on 03/23/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4dr Sedan
Review
Dependable and comfortable.
This vehicle had 65000 miles when purchased. Electronic control module replaced by dealer at purchase, $300 cost split 50/50 between customer and dealer. Minor repairs needed over the last 4 years, brakes, alternator, bumper on power lock driver door, power antenna motor and coolant fitting on intake manifold. Original exhaust system.
Overall this is a very good vehicle.
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