Used 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Consumer Reviews
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Cooling System Problems
DLR, 06/29/2010
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 2dr Coupe
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've loved this car but it's given me persistent cooling system problems with no end in sight. I think I'm finally going to retire this one. I've had water pumps, hoses, radiators (!!) and gaskets replaced and it's still leaking and causing problems. Everything else has been more than fine, so this is frustrating. (145k miles) It's very hard to work on this car because everything is packed in so tight and in difficult spots to reach. Small tasks can take multiple days.
Great looking and fuel mileage to match
M. Gray, 05/12/2006
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I was given this car after my mother died and I love it. I have to admit when I went with her to pick it up, I was jealous of this car's good looks. The 30+ miles to the gallon on a 9 year old car is great. With over 153,000 plus miles I still will not hesitate to take it anywhere. I have put less than $500 into this car (not counting oil changes, which we do regularly, and tires) and would recommend it to anyone looking for a resonably priced and attractive car for a recent high school grad.
One of the best cars I've ever driven
stryker91, 12/09/2013
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I absolutely LOVE my Cutlass. It's only left me stranded once, and that was my fault (did a repair, forgot to put a part back on properly). It's an absolute blast to drive.
1997 cutlass supreme sl
Chris schew, 02/11/2016
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Awesome car. Runs great. Very low maintenance car. Awesome ride and very comfy.
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Great Car
Rob_car, 06/03/2002
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Car has been great. Extremely reliable and great comfort and convenience. GM should never eliminate the Oldsmobile line. They are the best cars GM makes.
Beware of Intake gasket leaks
Guyj, 04/02/2004
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Car has been reliable until there was a leak at the intake manifold. This is due to a design flaw in all GM vehicles. Dexcool antifreeze is not chemically compatible with the gaskets used on the intake. Leaks can cause internal engine damage. GM so far has refused to offer any warranty or mitigate the problem. Class action lawsuits are in progress. If you buy one of these remove the Dexcool antifreeze ASAP. Other than that the car has been great. On a 1,000 mile trip we got 34 mpg round trip.
Nice car
FRANK DIAZ DONIKIAN, 11/07/2008
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 2dr Coupe
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
It is true is very difficult to access to the spark plugs located at rear. The car is some slow to start when the green light is lighting. Of course it has 160 HP, but on road its perfomance is great.
The truth
Mr truth, 05/28/2008
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Well to put to you straight, the car is good if you take care of it like you should! As far as the head gas because of the fluid that's bull! It all goes with how you drive it. I saved this car from being crushed. It had 176,000 on it when I bought it now it at 180,000 the alt was replaced and the trans has a light slip but over all it a good running car! MPG is 24 to 29 thats it if your saying your getting 30 plus make sure your not going down hill!
Nice Well-Built Car!
Tom1997, 08/31/2004
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Very Reliable! This is my second Cutlass Supreme I've owned. The first was a 1990 4dr SL, which is still running fine after 175,000 miles, with original 3.1L engine and trans!!!! I traded it in for a 1997 2dr SL. I love the style of the 2dr with the sporty spoiler accent. I know the car is reliable and it will go 100,000 miles with little maintenance. What makes this car unique is that 1997 year is the last of the "Olds Cutlass". It's always nice to own some orignial "American Heritage".
Supreme is the word
Robo, 05/27/2002
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I think that the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is one of the most beautiful cars that GM has made in years. It's so smooth and sporty at the same time. When I saw the redesign in 1992, I was in love and wanted one, They are great. I have had the best luck. I will admit that the brakes ( the 4 wheel disc brakes) Are a bit finicky in the way that they tend to wear and then wear some more and then cost big bucks if you don't get there right on time. But that is the only slightly bad thing I can say. It's been awesome!
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