1995 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Good Running Car. Good For Commuting Or First Car. on 2040-cars
Shirley, New York, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3800
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Oldsmobile
Model: Eighty-Eight
Trim: Royale
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: Fwd
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 112,000
Exterior Color: Gold
Interior Color: Tan
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 6
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Downsizing to one car so I'm selling my commuter car. This is a perfect example of a "Beater with a heater". It runs an drives perfect, gets really good gas mileage for a car of its size. I average 27 mpg in my 100 mile daily commute.
It's a 1995 Oldsmobile 88. It's got 111k miles and might have as much as 112k by the time the auction ends. It has a 205 hp V6. Decent power, keeps up with traffic easily. 4 speed automatic overdrive transmission gives it really good gas mileage. (Takes regular gas) Brakes are in good shape. Fronts are disc, rear are drums. I put on a set of 17" Mustang wheels and tires from my 2007 Mustang. The tires are a matched set of Pirellis with less than 10k miles on them. The tire size is 235/55/17. This helps the car handle much better than it did on the stock 205/70/15 tires. I still have the stock wheels/ tires and hubcaps and will throw them in the trunk if they are wanted.
It runs perfect in the 90 degree weather we've been having here. Even in traffic the temperature gauge never goes higher than what's in the picture.
The windows are tinted all around except for the windshield. They are legal in NY.
It just passed NY State inspection in June. There are no check engine or any warning lights of any kind.
Next oil change is due at 113,000 miles.
It does have many minor flaws. I will be 100% honest and list them all here so there will be no surprises for the next owner.
First and foremost; this car was equipped with an Audiovox alarm when it was purchased new in late 1994. The paperwork for it is still in the glovebox. The brain of the alarm has stopped functioning correctly. The horn part of the alarm has been disconnected, but the alarm is causing the power door locks to pull a constant drain from the battery. The battery will drain to the point of not being able to start the car if left unattended for more than 48 hours. I use the car almost daily, so this only happened to me once and didn't bother me at all. The easiest way to fix this would be to have the alarm removed or replaced.
Once in a while, (and by that I mean once every couple of thousand miles) it will randomly stall. It always starts right back up, but it happens so I'm letting you know. I've done no maintenence to this car beyond oil changes@3000 miles and putting in a new battery. I did notice that most of the original parts are present and have the dates of manufacture on them, 1994. I don't know if it has ever had the plugs, wires, fuel filter or any other tune up parts ever replaced. I'd recommend a full tune up. It does run fine the way it is though.
Power door locks don't work.
The rear windows don't go down. (Fronts both work fine)
The cruise control doesn't work.
The rear driver's side marker light bulb is out. (The one on the 1/4 panel.)
The passenger door lock key cylinder doesn't work, only the driver's side locks/unlocks with the key.
The factory stereo (which will be reinstalled) is missing a knob. It still functions perfectly, even the cassette player.
The 2 rear interior c pillar pieces have dry rotted from the sun. Makes it look like a dog tried to eat them. I took a picture of one.
The headliner has a loose spot about the size of a half dollar under the driver's side sun visor.
The material on all 4 sun visors (there are 2 on each side) is loose. It's not hanging off of it, it's just not tight.
There is a tear on the driver's side seat (pictured), and a scrape on the rear seat center armrest.
I charged the A/C a month ago. The refrigerant all leaked out. It looks like it leaked from the schrader valve on the service port. It still holds some pressure, just not enough to turn on the compressor. Probably just needs the schrader valve replaced and the system charged. It did blow nice and cold before it leaked out.
The rear coil springs are weak, as they are in all of these cars (Bonnevilles, LeSabres etc..). If its just being used for commuting its fine. If you plan on having people sit in the back, or putting a lot of stuff in the trunk, then the rear will sag and bottom out on bumps. They are cheap and easy to replace.
The paint is original and kind of strange. It is all scratched under the clear coat. It looks like it went through a car wash made of steel wool, or someone took a wire wheel to it and then clear coated it. I took a picture to show it. Looks great from 10 feet.
The valve cover gaskets seep oil and should be replaced. If you have a nice driveway, it will leave spots on it.
These 3800 engines, as well as most other GM V6 engines of the era, are known for having intake manifold gasket problems. I haven't experienced any coolant usage at all, but judging by the rest of the original parts on the car I'm guessing that they haven't been upgraded to the revised aluminum gaskets. This, along with most of the other problems are all easily fixed by an average home mechanic. If you are unsure of any of the things I'm talking about please google them, or ask questions. With some minor care this car can easily go another 100,000 miles.
If anybody wants to ask me "will the car make it to x or y location", the answer is yes. I have no doubt you can jump into this car and drive it to California today.
I believe that's everything. If I find or can remember something else I'll add it to the listing. This is a good reliable car that has lots of life in it. If you take care of it,it might last forever.
I would like a $100 deposit via paypal as soon as the auction ends. If there is no deposit within 24 hours I will offer the car to the next highest bidder.
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