1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale Consumer Reviews

best car so far

Written by: hockeymancw on 09/27/2003

Vehicle

1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4 Dr Brougham Sedan

Review

Bought the car with 90K on it. Noe I have 210K. I have not done any maintenence on it except oil changes and breaks. It is by far the best riding and most comfortable car I've ever had. I get unbelievable milage on the highway. I am dissapointed, however, that it has only one cup holder; but a quick trip to Canadian Tire for a console fixed that. This car is reliable, gets great milage and has enough power to make you feel confident when passing on those busy 2- lane highways. This is a great used car!

Favorite Features

Powerful, fuel efficient and comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

More cup holders

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This car deserves more respect

Written by: CarFan on 04/23/2003

Vehicle

1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4 Dr Brougham Sedan

Review

I work as a Valet and I have driven everything from a Geo Prizm to a Bentley This Oldsmobile is one of the top 3 most comfortable cars I have ever driven. It seems to have a problem with alternators going out, but they are cheap and other than that, the car has been a very pleasant surprise. I would Definately buy another.

Favorite Features

The seats, The seats, The seats! Good Gas Mileage, Good guages, Great Comfort.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders, Keyless entry, Vent button on the climate control...Why did they make the whole climate system an ON/OFF option only??

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decent (boring) car

Written by: mattkpsu on 04/21/2003

Vehicle

1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

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.

Favorite Features

3800 engine, climate control, interior space, low-end torque,

Suggested Improvements

no airbags or antilock brakes, the suspension is too mushy, the "floaty" Oldsmobile ride is annoying, transmission needs to downshift more freely, bigger alternator, cupholders

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Toms

Written by: tgg63 on 04/16/2003

Vehicle

1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

It has been a great car. No issues, solid engiine and drive train

Favorite Features

Size

Suggested Improvements

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Practical car

Written by: Johngopher on 09/16/2002

Vehicle

1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

My biggest complaint is the paint is peeling. It has white paint. Take a look if this is important. It runs great. I guess I'm a little bit tough on the car, but I think it has another 100,000 miles on it. I think the only work I have done on it was a fuel pump replaced. About 20 mpg

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Very Reliable Automobile

Written by: prior2this on 07/14/2002

Vehicle

1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4 Dr Brougham Sedan

Review

I got the car as a hand-me-down from my parents at 140,000 miles. I have had very little problems with the car and I have it still running at 247,000 miles. The engine is just now starting to burn a minor bit of oil between oil changes. The 3800 V-6 engine is a great engine.

Favorite Features

reliability and the fuel economy are great.

Suggested Improvements

Better over all look and cup holders.

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great car

Written by: oldsracer90 on 05/30/2002

Vehicle

1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

12 years and running fairly strong, only a tiny bit of rust (those tough new england winters), it's was handed down from my parents when i decided to commute to college, it's gotten me almost all the way through

Favorite Features

HP, for a family car, this thing boots...the seats are comfortable...i've sat in so many new cars that aren't half as comfortable as this one!

Suggested Improvements

better stereo system, stiffer suspension for better handling

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BOOM - I like dat!

Written by: wingd6 on 04/06/2002

Vehicle

1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 2 Dr Brougham Coupe

Review

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

Favorite Features

Reliable electric power. Stereos suck it down.

Suggested Improvements

5.0L V8.

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What can I say? Completely OUTSTANDING!

Written by: oldskindaguy on 03/20/2002

Vehicle

1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4 Dr Brougham Sedan

Review

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.It’s 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!

Favorite Features

The whole car is my favourite. I also have a 1996 GMC Sport Truck. I choose to drive the Olds over it everytime!

Suggested Improvements

Needs no improvements. Although its too bad GM doesn't make Oldsmobile anymore.

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Best cars GM ever made

Written by: Oldsdriver on 03/12/2002

Vehicle

1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

Nothing but the best car I have ever driven. Reliable, Comfortable, and classy. Should go down in history as one of the 80's best cars, and one of GM's Best Ever. Find a clean one now, in 20 years it will be worth something. They are extreemly underpriced on the used car market now, take advantage.

Favorite Features

Just plain bulletproof, rewarding ride.

Suggested Improvements

Definately nothing needs to be done...unless you want a modern CD player.

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