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1998 Olds Cutlass (same as the Malibu)
shuge, 12/02/2003
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this in May 2000 with 28k it now has 62k.The problems: Lots of rattles and noise from the interior parts. Alternator went out at 52k miles. Began leaking anti-freeze from around one of the heads at 50k miles. The ABS system went haywire at 60k miles. Handles horribly. Especially in the snow. This car has kind of soured me on GM. It seems like it's held together with bubble-gum and scotch tape. I never drove it very hard, although it is a 8 mile stop and go commute to work. Overall I am very disappointed with the car. Don't know if I got a bad one or if other people have the same problems.
the real truth
cff, 07/22/2003
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass GLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It was a very good, reliable car except for rotor problems until the fourth year. After that it seemed like we had to go to the shop at least once every three months. The oil pump blew up, the engine is making a horrible noise that no one can correct, the "ride" has gotten progressively worse, the leather seats tore up in about two years, and the trade in value is horrible.
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It's out of the shop finally
Disheartened, 11/11/2009
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The transmission shop put in 2 used transmissions and tried a used computer. With a new computer the transmission is real smooth. We'll know for sure next summer when the heat is on if the clunking days are over for good. My dad said put in used parts to fix the air conditioning. After what I've been thru I don't think so!!! That's next to fix.
Pretty good and reliable car for the $
Tim, 06/26/2009
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my car new in '98 as I needed a little larger but fuel efficient car. I did have a few minor annoyances at first (rattly glove box, water pump problems) though these got fixed by the dealer and stayed fixed. I've driven this all over the country, 182000 plus miles, and still get 29 mpg highway. It has been a very reliable car overall. I've had no major, bank-breaking problems except what you'd normally expect (new brakes, tires, etc). The interior is comparatively roomy (to my wife's Honda Accord) and has always been the car of choice for family trips. I hope to get to 200000 miles and over; after 11 plus years of good performance this seems a reasonable expectation.
Bought used, works great
_vandra_, 09/28/2013
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car almost 5 years ago. It handles well, corners neatly and is comfortable. Driver's seat is easy to adjust esp steering wheel height which is a biggie for me. The seats were leather and not oiled so consequently they are cracking like mad in driver's seat and one of the rear seats. That's annoying and given a choice, I'd have opted for cloth because leather and 120 degree weather don't mix! The gas mileage is supposed to be 17-22 but I easily clear 25 in town and 30 if I do 60-65 on highway. In fact, I drove to St. Louis with cruise on at 55 mph and got nearly 38 miles to the gallon! Overall I'm very pleased and plan on keeping the car for several more years for my daughter.