Used 1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale Consumer Reviews

Bulletproof 'Granny'

We've had "Old Girl" since 1996 when my wife's grandparents stopped driving. She received it w/ 19,0000 miles. Today we have 186,000 miles on her w/ no signs of slowing down. She's never left us on the side of the road and always starts in the morning (unless the aftermarket alarm power lock relay sticks and drains the battery). The clearcoat on the roof is now gone and the driver rear door won't open (worn out lock mechanism) but she keeps rolling down the road w/ the original exhaust (except catalytic converter), shocks, struts, and complete powertrain. She's spent her entire life in IA, WI, and CO--so that is saying a lot about her durability. She's not "cool" but she's well loved.

What can I say? Completely OUTSTANDING!

I needed a car to drive everyday.A car that could handle dreadful gravel roads in the country EVERY day.A worthless Honda would never handle the job.What did I see most on the road-Oldsmobiles.I have neighbours who own Olds 88's or the identical Buick Lesabre.Most of them have 325,000km and up.I wanted a car with a great reputation for its age, decent gas mileage and luxury.So I bought a 1990 Olds88(136,000km).I love it.It’s loaded with features you won't find on a new car.Air ride,Digital Dash & ClimateControl,CD, p.seats, k.entry, BOSEspeakers.I wouldn't trade it if someone paid me to!GM sold millions and theres' still millions on the road today.These cars should go down in history!

BOOM - I like dat!

It's a tank. Unstoppable. Runs like a champ. No problems whatsoever. It's a beast yo. Reliable. ***** rating.

decent (boring) car

I received this car as a gift from my grandparents when i was in college. It has been generally reliable so far (I have about 140,000 miles on mine). I have driven it many times in snow, and it has performed admirably, due to its front-end weight. I have averaged 23mpg, which isn't so bad for such a large car. Maintenance-wise, i am on my THIRD alternator. I also had to replace the ignition module, the exhaust, and the rear suspension pieces. The transmission has developed a problem where it doesn't like to downshift, and my power windows and keyless entry system no longer work (annoying). The white paint is chipping, too.

great car

12 years and running fairly strong, only a tiny bit of rust (those tough new england winters), it's was handed down from my parents when i decided to commute to college, it's gotten me almost all the way through

best car so far

Bought the car with 90K on it. Noe I have 210K. I have not done any maintenence on it except oil changes and breaks. It is by far the best riding and most comfortable car I've ever had. I get unbelievable milage on the highway. I am dissapointed, however, that it has only one cup holder; but a quick trip to Canadian Tire for a console fixed that. This car is reliable, gets great milage and has enough power to make you feel confident when passing on those busy 2- lane highways. This is a great used car!

1990 Oldmobile Eighty-Eight Brom 4DR

I have over 222K miles on this vehicle and only had to replace a few routine items, alternator, water pump, brakes, etc. I live in a rural area where paved roads are a luxury. It has been rear-ended twice and still drives great! This car costs very little to drive and I would buy another one without hesitation.

Just got this little creature

I just bought this car for $850.00. KELLEY suggested that price, EDMUNDS suggested less. I gave that price because the owner had put in a new gas tank, cd system, new fuel and brake lines and the car ran very nicely. It has quite a bit of rust around the tire wells and door handles and antenna mount. The underside of the car (being driven in upstate New York),is pretty rusty, some of it superficial.I have a friend who will do body work. The car is quite comfortable with plenty of back seat room and the material covering the seats is still is excellent and the interior vinyl work is excellent with no rips or discoloration.

Buried Treasure

Search for these belonging to older folks, who have maintained them....The 3.8 V-6 "3800" is one of Ward's Top Ten Engines for YEARS...I get 25-28mpg with a 4,500 lb car.. Body by Fisher...comfort AND Front-Wheel Drive...They are snowplows! 1986-90 Buicks and Oldsmobiles are the most under-rated cars EVER built. I've owned 9 of them...the Delta 88's, Regency 98's, the LeSabres, the Park Avenues... Buy, drive, then sell, and double my $$. Go on a quest on craiglist.com....even if you have to travel cross-country to get one.. Have made three 5,000+ mile cross-country road-trips in the past two years. Wyoming to east coat, and Tampa, Texas.. Set the cruise, and just let 'er run..Like sitting in your LaZBoy at home..Smooth.. And watching hiways filled with cars that don't get 29mpg, are NOT comfortable, and the owners have CAR PAYMENTS.

Great Car, Great Value

Old Faithful

It's an everlasting vehicle. Tough and steady.

Very Reliable Automobile

I got the car as a hand-me-down from my parents at 140,000 miles. I have had very little problems with the car and I have it still running at 247,000 miles. The engine is just now starting to burn a minor bit of oil between oil changes. The 3800 V-6 engine is a great engine.

Practical car

My biggest complaint is the paint is peeling. It has white paint. Take a look if this is important. It runs great. I guess I'm a little bit tough on the car, but I think it has another 100,000 miles on it. I think the only work I have done on it was a fuel pump replaced. About 20 mpg

Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale

This car is 210,000 miles old and it is still running strong. The air doesn't work anymore, but other than that, there is nothing wrong with it. What a great car!

Family Gift

This car was left to us by my father in law. It has over 225 000 km on it and is still going strong. The car sat in the driveway for 2 1/2 years and fired right up with the purchase of a new battery. It has not needed any other repairs but a power window on driver side is dead. It has quite a bit of rust around wheel wells, but overall it is quite a reliable car. It gets approximately 19 km per mile.

Toms

It has been a great car. No issues, solid engiine and drive train

This car deserves more respect

I work as a Valet and I have driven everything from a Geo Prizm to a Bentley This Oldsmobile is one of the top 3 most comfortable cars I have ever driven. It seems to have a problem with alternators going out, but they are cheap and other than that, the car has been a very pleasant surprise. I would Definately buy another.

1990 Olds. 88

Sturdy car -very reliable for 12 years

Best cars GM ever made

Nothing but the best car I have ever driven. Reliable, Comfortable, and classy. Should go down in history as one of the 80's best cars, and one of GM's Best Ever. Find a clean one now, in 20 years it will be worth something. They are extreemly underpriced on the used car market now, take advantage.

Great car considering age

If you can find one of these cars, the only thing that I have noticed that likes to really pain your life is a few electronic sensors and vacuum​ hoses. Now coming back after a while, the cars biggest problem has been coolant and power steer leaks(which were easy to fix) and suspension issues which are pricey​ but will likely outlive the car.

Great Car, Great Value

Daily Driver 50 miles round trip per day

Believe the hype when they call this a Bulletproof engine! I own a 1990 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham FE3 full luxury package. As long as you know your way around a wrench and a jack you can maintain this car for very little cost. There are lots of great videos on YouTube and these engines have lots of room for you to work in. I bought the car at 48k miles from a 93 year old lady for 1000$ in 2018, the original owner. I am currently at 70.8k miles and the car is running very strong with some maintenance done to keep it a good daily driver in todays standards. New alternator, battery, water pump, complete coil pack assembly, fuel pressure regulator, spark plugs and wires, crank position sensor, sway bar links and bushings, radiator hoses, brakes and rotors . All those parts were very affordable, most expensive was probably the coil pack assembly around like 200$. I get about 28mpg even coasting at 85mph. And 33mpg coasting around 70mph. But I get around 19-21 mpg in town driving.