Summary: I bought this car only because my friend had one and he had 170k on it with out to many problems. Not the case when I bought mine with 85k last year. I have just about replaced every thing but the engine and tranny. I kept every receipt for repairs and in one year I spent around $3000,00. I'll mention a few: brakes, brakes,brakes,roters,rear struts( broke in half). Intake manifold gasket,tie rods etc. The spark plugs are located behind the engine so when it comes time to replace then its very expensive because they have to bring the engine forward in order to get to them (stupid design). I'm a photographer and drive about 35k a year. This car now has a 142k on it. The drive train is bullet proof. The engine sounds like a new car and the tranny shifts very smoothly. the ride is fairly comfy and the power is good for just about any thing you might encounter on the road. In the rain and snow its great, the tires are big and wide and stick very well. The anti lock brakes are amazing and have saved my ass a few time in the rain. Over all my feelings are mixed about this car. If you keep up with all the small repairs it will keep going for ever. I'm confident it can go over 200k if not way more before you see any tranny or engine problems. All of my coworkers swear by any Toyota or the mitsubishi galant for repair free driving over 150k. I'll probably go toyota next time. They cost more but when you factor in repairs its worth it. One last thing I almost forgot Gas milage. It gets 320 miles per tank in mixed city high way and any where between 350 and 400 miles on long high way drive. over all average is 310 miles per 16 gallons.
Strengths: Comfy ride, has never left me stranded,ABS, Safety
Weaknesses: many small repairs, no lumbar support, looks
Similar Products Used: Dodge intrepid (never again),VWs,BMWs,Hyundai,
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Year / Model Reviewed: 1992 oldsmoble Cutlass Supreme 3.1
Summary: I have had this car for about 3 years, I bought it with 177,000 miles on it. It was my real first car. I loved it. Now we think the engine is clogged water isn't cirrculating. So it dies when it gets warm. Anyways I figured this car would only last me about a year, but it lasted me about two before the engine problems. I estimate it has somewhere between 210,000 to 215,000 miles on it now, since it has a digital dash that only works have the time, and the odemeter says error after you hit 200,000 miles. I guess they didn't expect these cars to last that long. I have also had a few other minor problems. Other then that it was great. we are going to try to fix it so my parents can drive it around town, but thats about it. I loved my car even when it did give me problems. I never had problems with it away from home, which was good cause I went to school 1:30 away from my home. I miss my car.
Strengths: They are tuff cars, and if you are good to them they are good to you. At least my car always was.Good gas mileage. A great first car.
Weaknesses: Digital dashes, and the power windows, my passengers side motor was broke. rusted on the hood in the middle.
Similar Products Used: 1991-1994 honda accords
other cutlass supremes, not cierras
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Year / Model Reviewed: 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL
Summary: I bought this car with no intention of keeping it for as long as I did, Ever day I beat the heck out of the car from doing rollbacks or burning out to revving the engine and dropping it into gear, it had 162,000 miles on it when I got it and it had 220,000 miles when I got rid of it. I woukld take jumps and plow thru snowbanks and hit trash cans with it. When I sold the car there was nothing wrong with it except that it needed new tires. The transmission in it still shifted perfect and the engine sounded good. I sold the car for $800 which is what I paid for it. I would reccomend this car to anybody who wants one.
Strengths: transmission and Engine are industructable and so aint the car
Weaknesses: I gets u pulled over for speeding alot
Similar Products Used: '84 Cutlass Supreme
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Summary: I have to say that when I first got this car I was very happy about it. I paaid $2,000 for it and it came fully stock and with 140,000 highway miles on it. I had it for a year and had no problems with it. I replaced the brake pads, and calipers abut thats it. I had the power I needed to pull in front of people and to burn my tires when I wanted. I had a car starter and alarm installed. I put in all Pioneer equipment (i.e six new speakers, deck, amp, sub, and wires.) I even put in Sirius Sattilite radio. And I was lovein it. I then had ground effects put on it. And thats when my problems began. I was hit by a Dodge Durango in the front quater panel. I had body and engine damage. It cost me about $3,000.00 to fix everything. I had all new after markte parts put on. And had to replace all of the heads. And that was about two months ago. Now I am hearing this loud knockingsound coming from the engine. Come to find out that I have broken the piston block. So now I am looking for a new engine. That I will be installing myself. But all in all if the lady didn't hit me I would still have a wonderful car that was doing what it was meant to...rockin all day and all night.
Strengths: 3.1 v-6, tons of room, great power, stearing.
Weaknesses: Weak to Dodge Durangos, calipers.
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Summary: This car is GM overlooked diamond! I bought it 100K miles in it, now it has 140K, and runs great! I drive it every day, more than 300 miles/week. Never ever had any probelm. The only thing I replaced is the front left bearing, it started to make noise, but it was less than $150 with labour. Gas mileage is not very good, but higway milage is acceptable. This car has HUGE legroom both front and back. Seat are not really comfortable, though. You will develop a backache if driving more than 300 miles in hw. I am really atisfied with this olds, it's a shame they stopped producing this brand. These car are really maintenance-free cars, just change the oil every 3000 miles, and you are on the road!
Strengths: The 3.1 L V6 is much better than the 3.4L.
Weaknesses: Not really comfortable seats. Bad gas-mileage
Similar Products Used: Ford Contour - piece of crap!
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