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.
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tomonsunset, 02/25/2004
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchaced this car with about 75,000 on it from an employer who used it as a VP's company car. It sat 2 years and was seldomed used as it was forgotten about when they went to a leasing program. Other than a battery and brakes i ahve no problem withis car. Mine ahd the 3.1 V6 that had plenty of zip around town and easly ahandled highway traffic with ease.Car was easy to service. NOTE: I went through 3 after amrket fule pumps before I got one that did not "roar" when driving. This sound of the pump running and echoing from the fule tank drove me nuts.By the way, the orignal equipment pump was changed out for the same reason.
Great Midsize Choice
cieraguy, 09/19/2006
1995 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just bought this car a little over a month ago after I totalled my Escort. It has the 3.1 V6 engine, 4-speed auto transmission, and 107,000 miles. So far all I had to do was put on two new tires and fix a trans line leak. It's going to need a power steering pump and a new starter soon, but those are just minor items to replace on an 11 year old car. The engine is quite powerful even though the looks don't suggest it. I also get around 25-27 MPG so it's decent on gas for a midsize. I wish the car didn't have the granny suspension so it would be better on windy roads and wouldn't float as much.
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Buy American, 07/10/2004
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Original owner with 97,000 miles. No mechanical problems except for transmission which was fixed at 7,000 miles under warranty. Have only changed the belts, front brakes done twice and rear brakes once. Original battery almost eight years old! Gets 31 MPG on highway, about 19 around town. At almost 8 years old the finish is holding up very well except for some discoloration of the plastic side trim. Although it was never fashionable this car has proved to be a great value so far!
198,000 and Still Running Strong!
midustouch, 01/30/2007
1995 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am an auto mechanic and most cars at 198,000 miles are pretty turdish. Being a Wisconsin car it does have minor rust but my friends always comment that the car rides really nice. I purchased the car from one of my friends (another mechanic) for $900 a little over a year ago at 173,000 miles and the car has never let me down. I have another friend that finally junked one of these at 260,000 miles.
FANTABULOUS
James farmer, 04/22/2017
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
GREAT
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Decent Cruiser for the dough.
The Mann, 11/29/2002
1995 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been a pretty good car for us. I got it a year ago for my wife, and it has been reliable,except for a tranny leak and bad shocks(normal for 100,000 miles). Good accelelation without drama. Just goes about it's business without complaining. Maybe a little boring, but I like the 80's boxy styles. I got a good deal for the money. (Paid $2000)No leaks after trans pan gaket replaced.
Reliable after all these years
NRook, 11/17/2007
1995 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car was a dealership demo when my elderly parents bought it. It fell into my hands upon the death of my dad and mom could no longer drive. As of 11/2007 it only has 46,000 miles on it. I have been driving it for a year and the only problem has been the alternator and now it needs new struts. I am selling it only because it is a very boring car but it is still very reliable and solid. I don't have any complaints about it other than that. If you can find one with low miles at this age, it should hold up fine.
Like a Timex, It Keeps on Ticking
it's paif for, 03/10/2007
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Yes, this car is boring. But it is reliable, and no matter how I treat it, she just won't give up the ghost. The wife won't let me get something else until this thing dies, so it might be a while. I've got 167,000 miles on her and it still doesn't burn a drop of oil. It has some rust, but for a work car it is perfect. We even take this thing and leave the van at home to keep the miles off the good vehicle. I don't get the gas mileage that others claim though.
The free car
Dave Elsberry, 11/24/2003
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Wagon
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car was a gift, new by my in- laws. It's never been an attractive car, and didn't ride very well. Massive oversteer, and a floating feeling never made the car comfortable for any length of time. Over the life of the car (110K miles as of now). I've rebuilt the top end of the motor twice due to head gasket failures, which cracked one head, and warped the intake both times. The transmission lost a $20.00 sensor, cost $1500.00 in labor to replace (the engine has to come out). It's now blown it's third head gasket. the AC died two times due to the placement of the AC hoses, and all four power window motors failed.
The Joy of a Toy
Daniel Calicchio, 01/02/2016
updated 07/08/2017
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 4dr Wagon
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
I traded my Olds in for a 2004 Toyota Van. Great car and very comfortable to drive. use it for work mostly and it holds a ton of stuff. Millage is better than the olds which is a plus. I travel to service water coolers in three state and this does not wear me out driving and turns on a dime, Great for city traffic.
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