Used 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Eighty-Eight, so we've included reviews for other years of the Eighty-Eight since its last redesign.
A Very Good Car
jeffnkim, 09/06/2003
1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought this car used in '99 with 101,000 on the odometer. Has been a very good car, with only minor repairs. It seems to be hard on front brake hardware like pads and disc rotors (probably the way wifey drives!) but otherwise VERY dependable and I would recommend it to anyone. Styling is somewhat "dumpy" but still a very good car.
Too Soon Gone but Not Forgotten
Edward L. Kowalski, 06/17/2002
1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LSS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I like the car, used it mostly for work as a salesman. Didn't have a lot of problems over the years. I'd buy another if they were still being made. Probably should have purchased a new one prior to it's phase out but could not justify selling a perfectly good automobile.
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- Base SedanMSRP: N/A177 mi away
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A Bargain Family Car
ddonn315, 04/10/2002
1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought this car to replace our aging '87 Delta 88, which we decided to keep, and still have! Just as the '87 is, this car is a sleeper of a bargain as a family car. They are as reliable as any car can get, We consistently get 33mpg on the highway. It rides like a luxury car, and has the smooth quiet power that everyone enjoys. We live in the snow belt of upstate NY, and this car never ever spins a wheel any time! It's just so sure footed, no need for alll wheel drive here! I recommend any of these cars that have been well maintained. Used ones are plentiful, and cheap!
Initial Impressions
Fred B, 01/19/2004
1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LSS 4dr Sedan w/Supercharger
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just purchased with under 55k on the odometer. Love that LSS supercharged motor! Handles fine for the barge that it is. Comfortable, tons of room front and back, has leather and sunroof, CD, etc....but I'm still wishing for heated seats and a CD CHANGER. I've heard GM made one that's compatible with the single CD/cassette/AM-FM stereo, guess I'll look on Ebay for one!
Has more power than meets the eye!
Mother of 2, 04/12/2002
1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been a wonderful car. In going from the comfort and power of a Cadillac Sedan Deville (used) to a smaller car I was a bit concerned. But it didn't take me long to fall in love with this vehicle. The V6 Engine has plenty of get up and go and if I had my foot to the pedal I could have taken that Firebird! As far as reliability, I follow routine maintenance and have no problems except for a faulty gas gage. I would recommend this car to anyone if they can still find one that was taken good care of.