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How are the Olds 88's reliability wise?

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Old 03-07-2007, 05:05 PM
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My mom has a 92 88 Royale with 170k. She just replaced the LIM for the second time in its lifetime, but she REFUSES to get rid of it. Air doesn't work, Radio is a joke, but the motor runs like new and still delivers power right when you need it. Now, she only drives 10 - 15 miles a day, so I would say thats the main reason why she has so few problems. I have some affection for the car myself, but as a daily driver over a large distance I would hesitate.
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Around here, most of the farmers have Olds, Buicks, Pontiacs - around 88-95 - because they are so reliable. They last forever, even taking all the farm driving as well, and all the constant trips into and around town.

They just take a beating very well.
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:( It sold today for the asking price, $1500.

Looks like I am calling the guy with the '97 SSE with the dead trans, that I posted before.
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off topic ******* comment..
Old 03-07-2007, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by harofreak00
YOU DO NOT NEED A CAR THAT NEEDS WORK
haha so true

you dont need to **** up another car period....what are you at now...3?
Old 03-07-2007, 06:36 PM
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I have a 4T60E in my basement out of a '97 LeSabre. 3.06 axle too.
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Come on guys, hes trying to find another Car. Let stop putting him down and Lets help him.

If we all see a problem with the car then say it. but if not then dont post BS.
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Yeah if you guys understand that the most I ever had on my own to spend on a car was $600, then you know why I have always had POS cars. There isn't much around here for under $1000, only things there are, are rusty POS'* or cars that need work.
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sorry for my last post... didnt mean it like that... PM sent


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