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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.
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.
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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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