Used 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Ciera, so we've included reviews for other years of the Ciera since its last redesign.
Comfortable and Quiet
Matt, 09/16/2006
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in '96 with the 4-cyl. engine. It has never stranded us though it has had some major problems. They include eating three head gaskets and bad rusting near the trunk/rear end. There are two baseball sized holes at each rear wheel well into the trunk. and while it has not been a real problem, the fuel pump whirrs loudly, enough for the passengers to always ask "whats that sound?". Otherwise it has a great ride and comfortable seats, which makes up for the lackluster acceleration and performance. This car has developed more and more rattles and squeaks from the dash. I guess it's not TOO bad for an American car with high mileage and not garaged for its whole life.
Good riddance
John King, 06/04/2002
1995 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Wagon
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is the worst I have ever owned. It left the factory and dealer with a defective oil pan and water pump. The brakes failed at 20,000 miles. Since the warrenty expired it has gone through TWO transmissions, one at 51,000 and again at 59,000, and neither was warrented. The starter went out at 61,000, and the car will be gone next.
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discouraging.
cole21, 09/09/2011
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
I've had this car a little over a year now, and I'm aching to be rid of it. you feel every bump in the road, and although the seats are very comfortable, its not a pleasant ride. there's rust and holes in the rear, it's slow, its awful on gas, and I've put so much money into it, its not even worth it. my door doesn't open when i unlock it, my battery died twice, I've had my brakes done twice, new oil, and fluids, my windshield wiper fluid doesn't come out. It's nothing special, and shouldn't have this many problems considering I bought it from an eighty year old woman who used to to drive to church. Waste of my money and time.
Cheap and dependable
it's paid for, 03/22/2007
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Yes, this car is about as much fun as watching molasses run uphill, in January. But it is bullet proof mechanically, and gets me from point A to B without fail. The V-6 never missed a beat, and after 168k miles, still refused to use a drop of oil. HVAC is one of the better features.
Great First Car
Bamboo, 09/19/2006
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is simply an A to B car and nothing more. The car's quality is sub par compared to other vehicles of the era. It does offer a great first vehicle platform. It's large, cheap, handles the winter well, but gets mediocre gas mileage. There is also plenty of cargo space.