Oldsmobile Cutlass

Price Paid:  $20000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
1999 Olds Cutlas

Summary:
Olds cutlass v6 has great pickup, very suprising, nice ride and clear view from inside. Cut corners very nice. Problems with rotors after 1 yr were worn out, door trim was replaced and therostat went out, thats a big bill to get replaced, 2 1/2 hours, chevy garage wants $193, i used a another garage for $115. Nice cd system, seating is so so, not that comfortable, trunk nice space.

Strengths:
v6 pickup, nice interior layout

Weaknesses:
rotors, window trim, therostat

Similar Products Used:
for a newer car, I am concern for small repairs

Price Paid:  $18000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
1999 olds cutluss gls

Summary:
The only good thing about this car is the toys. I will never buy another GM product again. I am so glad I finally got rid of it. If you buy one I hope you get better service out of it than I did.

Strengths:
Lots of Gadgets. AC, CD, cassette, pwr doors, pwr windows, leather (cheap), Keyless entry. Cost is down for the amenities.

Weaknesses:
Power steering went out twice on my wife in rush hour traffic in the first 6,000 miles of use. Battery had major corrosive problem melted the terminal. Oldsmobile customer care is rude. Dealerships don't care after the car is sold. The worst car I have ever owned.

Similar Products Used:
Any car is better. I would rather buy a Geo.

Price Paid:  $1600000.00 from mckenna olds

Summary:
this thing is bad!! i''ve had the car for 2years and i haven''t had any problems. i used to have a 98 jetta and i did so many warranty repairs in the first year. my olds runs like a champ and it looks great

Strengths:
speed one of the finest 6 cylinder vehicles i''ve ever driven

Weaknesses:
not too many aftermarket accessories available

Similar Products Used:
n/a

Price Paid:  $9999.00 from dickinson buick

Summary:
I do have problems with my car. It stalls often, mostly when I stop and then takeoff. it is a safety hazard. I have not had any luck with my oldsmobile dealership and have seen that the NHTSA thinks that this car is a defect. And I do agree with them. If anyone asks me about this car I will tell them that I feel it is a death trap. I just hope it doesn''t lead to my death. I have an a/c problem and there is a clicking noise that comes from the drivers side tirewell. Never have I had anyone that could help me with this car.

Strengths:
the inside is very nice

Weaknesses:
the car stalls out anytime/place. the a/c only works half the time.

Price Paid:  $17000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
1998 Cutlass GLS

Summary:
We stayed away from GM cars for 12 years because our last one ('87 Buick Century Estate Wagon)was poorly built. Our experience with the Olds seems to be showing that GM is starting to get its act together. Unfortunately, the Cutlass is no longer being built and you have to buy it as a Chevy Malibu instead.

Strengths:
Very good value for the money. The car is loaded, to include leather seats, CD player, and just about every power accessory imaginable. It's a good looking car and on a few occasions has been mistaken for a Lexus. It is very powerful and gets pretty decent gas mileage.

Weaknesses:
The handling is a little sloppy. There also seems to be some problem with the electrical system. The low coolant light or ABS light sometimes comes on while driving despite the fact that there was no problem with either the coolant or ABS.

Similar Products Used:
'95 Ford Taurus. The Cutlass is superior in just about every way.