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defunctwarrior, 04/01/2013
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
i bought this car thinking it was a gem, some of my family members had the same vehicle and it lasted a long time. i found one with a little rust and only 75k and snatched it up for 2500. 2 months afterwards it started idling really rough, eventually sputtering and stalling. mechanics said it was a mass airflow sensor. i replaced it and it ran fine for 4 days, then the same issue came back. it sounds like the idle bounces, and it has a whine in it. usually i call it a "death rattle" but i know this car has a lot of life left in it. any suggestions on what to look for as a far as repairs?
My 93 Olds Covered Wagon
John Peterson, 02/10/2005
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S Cruiser 4dr Wagon
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Was reluctant to buy from private party with 144,000 miles on it, however, this wagon was one owner, like new condition including upholstery, mats and exterior body and paint, garage kept, owner had all service records showing reg. oil changes every 3,000 miles and driven by a female shool teacher whose husband was an auto enthusiast. Asking price 8/2004 was $2,500, but I offered and paid $2,000. I drove it on a 3000 mile trip on mostly Interstate highways with only gasoline expense at an average of 25 mpg, with cruise control set around 75 mph. Oil and fluid levels were all full to start, and remained nearly full at the end of the trip, showed no leaks. Quick response accelerator & brakes.
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tonybro70, 11/16/2008
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am a rural mail carrier for the postal service. We must provide our own vehicles and I have been through several in my 12 years. Cars like the Ford Taurus can't hold a candle to this Cutlass. I've bought 3 of them now. One was a wagon (the best one so far) and sold it when the A/C compressor went out at about 135K. The second one was a sedan and sold it at 120K when the computer wouldn't reset. The third was a '94 with the 3.3L V6. In my opinion this is the best engine you can get from Olds. Forget the 4 cylinder, this one has great power and reliability. The interior is spacious and comfortable. All the gadgets work, it rides smooth and can take a beating. I would recommend it.
Good ol' car
Jim Shorts, 05/20/2009
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is an amazingly reliable car. I purchased mine about 3 1/2 years ago with 150,000 on it, it now has over 195,000 and the only problems I've ever had were basic wear and tear (brakes, alternator, blower motor, etc.) While it doesn't have as much power as a Lamborghini, it still provides more than enough. Mileage is good, starts up every time, even at almost 200,000 miles. Not the easiest car to work on for the do-it-yourself person but not hard either. Headliner needed replacing when I bought it but it's a cheap problem.
good work car
andrew pnctmaerk, 10/07/2002
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
had a 1993 buick 278000 miles olds same car hope i get as much
All around, good solid vehicle
J, 06/05/2006
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car because I wanted a good driving, good performing sedan. That's what I bought ten years ago and that's what I still have. I have driven this car countless times on long rode trips exceeding 600 miles, driven with six people in the car comfortably, and even loaded it up a few times to go to some good camp sites. It still blows out cold air from the AC, and can still pick up the speed when needed. The only problems I have had with the car have been minor electrical ones. The driver window will get stuck if rolled down all the way, headlight switch became loose once and could not operate the headlights, and the alternator has needed to be replaced twice.
184k miles and counting!
Vai, 10/10/2003
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car three years ago (with 150k miles) for $500, thinking it would last me a year or so. Three years (and three Western NY snow belt winters) later, this jalopy just keeps on going. The looks, ride quality, vibration, noise etc. are pretty bad but the basic powertrain is still solid. The 3.3 V6 and the tranny are in great shape - the acceleration is good (for a family sedan) and it still gives me 24 mpg on open roads (with zero oil burning), which really impresses me. I'm going to drive this thing till it falls apart!
Won't die
wderse, 01/21/2009
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S Cruiser 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this thing with 82,000 miles on it for 1,700 dollars in 2003. I drive long distances for service work (fits my 6 foot ladder right in back) and other than a replaceing a wheel bearing at 188,000 miles and the starter at 212,000 miles, i havent done anything to it other than regular maintainance (breaks, hoses, spark plugs, oil changes, tires). i work on my own cars, so I figure this car costs me about what 1 car payment would per year ($250) plus gas of course.
My Oldsmobile Wagon
Portland, 06/09/2010
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL Cruiser 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought for 600 bucks and required a few fixes. Parts are extremely cheap and car is easy to maintain. It has a few occasional quirks but all in all a decent car. When I bought it, I replaced (with new parts). rotors, caliper, water pump, fuel pressure regulator, new exhaust system, spark plugs, tires, added a cd changer, and numerous other mechanical fixes to get it up to snuff and still have not (including sale) invested over 1K for the car.
i dont know
john doe the second, 11/18/2002
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
good car best car I ever had and still is
Great Car
gm_man51, 01/25/2003
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I put over 100,000 mile on my 92 cutlass and only had to replace brakes and exhaust. Best car I ever owned.
Not the Best Car!
JPitz, 09/05/2003
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had this car for about 1.5 yrs. and it was ok. The dashboard started to come apart from the car which worried me, the air conditioning went out, costing about $1000 to fix and update, the back seat was uncomfortable and the trunk leaked a lot. The window cranks kept falling off the doors and the door handles started to seperate from the doors making it hard to open from the inside. The car was pretty much reliable but wouldn't own one again if it was given to me, there was just to much to fix on it.
Quality
Billy the Kid, 05/25/2003
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Cutlass, its known as the pimp-mobile around my school. Probably to the fact that I Slapped on some 14in chrome hub-caps and had the car painted a dark blue. "its got that old school ora about it"
i need help
Scholtzy, 12/02/2010
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got this car with 58K miles on it & about 8 months ago, i started having problems w/ it. It started sputtering one day & stalled out, & since that day it has not been reliable. While i am driving, it will stall & sometimes it sputters too. I can throw it into neutral & start it back up with out even stopping. Sometimes it will do this the whole ride, & sometimes it will only do it once or twice. If i start it up & let it run for about 15 mins before i drive it, it won't stall at all. I've had up to date oil changes since i got it, it was in perfect condition when i got it. Since these problems, i had the spark plugs changed, had 2 mechanics look @ it and they don't see anything wrong.
This Oldsmobile is my car
WilliamSO2, 04/27/2004
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's terrible that GM is discontinuing the Oldsmobile brand. If GM would give the brand back it's distinction from Chevy, Oldsmobile would be around for another hundred years. My Cutlass Cierra S is reliable, comfortable and cheap to own. Lots of interior room for my dog, Max, too.
Top Notch Basic Car* RELIABLE
angelzfly, 11/24/2011
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the car for $1100.00 at 29K!!! Mint inside everything original. Power driver seat added a brand new CD Player. Needed a Rack & Pinion, oil pan, rear brakes & lines. My brother did the rack for $200.00 mechanics charge $1000.00+ parts! My brother also did the Brand new oil pan too for free. The car sat for a while before I got it. I found the original window sticker $14,995.00 and receits from 3 mo ago for belts wheel cylinders exaust and more over $2k in work+ new tires! Guess they diddnt want to finish the bigger jobs! my gain! I love the car and Im painting it soon! Has surface rust on doors and rear wells, also front wells but got brand new front fenders for $250 Love it!!!
240000 and still going
hos, 02/24/2004
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I or someone in my family has owned this vehicle for 14 years. Buku miles. Some problems, but overall a terrific car, as far as realibility. Transmission was replaced at 100,000 but no problems since then. Minor things, alternators, water pump, regular maintenance items like brakes, but this has been a very reliable car.
A reliable car
REO, 04/24/2003
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL Cruiser 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought th wagon with 80,000 miles on it in 1998. Since then, we have driven it a huge amount and it has managed to withstand the beating. At 120,000, the original engine threw a rod in the cylinder, and we replaced the engine. The car hasn't always been kept up to date with oil changes and tune ups, but it still manages to run fairly well. Other than that, the main parts we've had to replace are the hoses, sparkplugs, the fan belt, and some wheels in the engine,and the muffler. It currently has 207,000 miles on it and is doing well.
experiencing running problems
dot shomaker, 03/31/2002
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
when you are sitting still idles fast and just quits running,then it will start back up put in crank censor and still have problems.
160K+ and chugging right along
Oddball, 02/01/2009
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased at 99K, have over 160k now. Previous owner had factory remanufactured tranny put in at some point. Whoever did the work misadjusted the TV cable and it now shows in how the tranny shifts. Might need a new trans because of it, but it hasn't died yet. A bit of a grandma car, but it has been reliable. Alternator at ~120K easy to replace, and the rotors will slowly warp, contributing to the rattly dash. Accessories all function well no issues. Typical 24 mpg Seattle commuting, 28-30 highway.
Rust and TPS problems
Ron, 02/19/2009
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Doors and fenders have rust problem (frequent touchup needed) and it needed a TPS (throttle position sensor), which was hard to diagnose. Mechanics thought it was fuel system problem for a long time. Otherwise, it's been a good car. Repairs so far: TPS, alternator, exhaust system, brakes. Not bad for 136,000 miles.
Great Car
DaveB, 03/29/2009
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With the exception of a bad ground on the fuel float and common power steering cooler line rotting out (easily Bypassed), this is an excellent and reliable vehicle. I bought this car with around 80K in late 2007 and currently driving strong at around 109K miles. Only minor mechanical maintenance repairs, the body is relatively clean for NY state salty winters and the engine never skips a beat. Starts easy every time and purrs like a kitten. with the 3.3v6, I get about 25mi/gal Highway. I am very pleased with this solid trooper and would suggest it to anyone. Like another poster said, great starter car or a very reliable and safe commuting vehicle.
Great Car
Oneangrypeople, 08/26/2009
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is very reliable. It has 317,000 miles on the engine and it is still going strong. The only downside is that you have to warm it up before it will drive good. The air still blows cold, and the stereo sounds better that my newer cars.
Transmission is best
ms100790, 09/26/2009
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Transmission is amazingly smooth. I do not feel any shift change when accelarating from 0-60. Bought it in 2003 when it was 60000 miles. Now it is 130000. I used as spare car.
Good car
talley, 02/01/2010
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from a private seller and it had 80K miles on it. It now has 113K and it's still running great. Had to get a new battery, and a break line busted, and I have a ball bearing issue but all in all its been a great car. I only have to fill up my tank every 2 weeks which saves me tons of money. I plan on getting a new car soon, but will keep this one because it starts in very cold weather (-30 degrees!) and is very reliable!
First Car
Jay Z, 02/09/2010
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had the car for 4 years now and very happy with it. well worth the money, while rotating the tires i tore a lug bolt in half. also needed to replace the serpentine belt. the motors in the tape deck are shot, but other than that haven't had any problems. always starts up. I took it in for an oil change and the mechanics wowed over how clean the car was. I found a bird's nest under the hood after leaving it sit for a semester. Love this car.
Great First Car
Bama251, 11/03/2010
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Awesome car, my dad got it for me as my first car and it's been running strong ever since. Only had 2 problems and that was one break line had to be replaced and one coil pack had to be replaced also. I've drove it from Ohio to Alabama straight through, 2 round trips, its never given me any problems whatsoever and it only cost me around $95 in gas money, 1 way. But overall its a very reliable little car, cranks up every time and runs great. The brakes feel a little soggy and it has normal wear and tear of a 17 year old car, but I couldn't have asked for a better first car.
Solid
Deity, 09/11/2003
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new in 1993 and its still running with over 136,000 miles on it. The reliability has not been spectacular, but if it is well taken care of, it will serve you well. The V6 is just awesome. People don't expect it to be a fast car, but the engine is strong and the body is light, making it surprisingly quick. It will blow the doors off most of the 4 bangers on the road today. Various trim bits have fallen off and the dashboard rattles like crazy, but the car grows on you.
reliable car
p_s_xpress, 06/13/2005
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Oldsmobile Cutlass with 110,000 miles on the odometer, had a few major items replaced (alternator, harmonic balancer) but for the most part has been a good car for my needs.
Great Car
Mark Peyser, 01/19/2004
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very reliable and powerful car...I'm owning it for more than a year now. Never gave me any kind of trouble so far. Looks good too.
What A Steal
Nyfreeze, 03/14/2006
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera rar runs and looks brand new. I have 4 kids and we all fit comfortablly. It runs and performs well above its years. If I was told a car 13 years old ran as good as new I would say they were lying but for this 1993 it cant be more true. It rides smoothly and quietly. It just goes and goes with very little maintance. This car will be in my family for many years to come.
Boring but so solid!
attycolter, 04/29/2004
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This full size front wheel drive car that seats six is perfect for my large family and driving in snow. Handling is very sluggish and sloppy, but the engine is tremendous. Great power with remarkable economy. Nothing ever goes wrong with this car. I am dying for something more fun or more interesting, but this car just keeps running so well I can't get rid of it!
Excellent Machine
Drivin Fool, 09/06/2004
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought it for dependability & economy, exceeded expectations.
Has been a great car...
Mack, 07/19/2005
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Other than (1) a right front brake early wear-out at 12,000 miles and (2) an AC leak (which my son fixed after the dealer failed to find it on three tries) my 1993 Olds Cutlass Ciera SL has been a great car for 12 years and 60,000 miles...and still is. A run through the car wash makes it look like new again as there is no signs of rust out so I fully expect to put at least another 60,000 miles on it.
My Favorite So Far
mnfreebird21, 12/20/2006
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got this car when it had 121,000 miles on it and the only thing that has gone wrong with it is the electrical system. Overall it's been a great car to start out in. I love the 3300 V6 engine. If anyone is looking for a first car, or if parents are looking for a first car for their kids I would highly recommend this one.
Wonderful Car
Colleen, 01/16/2003
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Olds now has 240000 miles and is still running like a champ. This car is absolutely amazing and I would recommend it to anyone - great starter car. It is reliable and safe.