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03-05-2007, 07:53 AM
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Updated!!Buying a 93 olds eighty eight royale, need help!
Look at my last post
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03-05-2007, 09:10 AM
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Re: Buying a 91 olds cutlass supreme sl, need help!
rear calipers seize up...you can find aftermarket loaded calipers....
heater pipe & hose assy that runs along side of subframe rots out.... I hope this is a 3.1 V6 & not a 3.4 DOHC... 2 doors break door handles and they are expensive to repair... Otherwise, they were OK and nice looking cars, IMO...
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03-05-2007, 11:58 AM
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Re: Buying a 91 olds cutlass supreme sl, need help!
Alright what I know from experience, Watch the alternator they go out every 60,000 or so on the early 3.1s, check the strut mounts if they are used on really bad roads they tend to break, electrical gremlins make sure to check everything electric and make sure it works and don't blow a fuse. My friend owned a 93 and my grandpa owned a 92 cutlass and those are the only things I can think of.
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03-05-2007, 12:04 PM
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Re: Buying a 91 olds cutlass supreme sl, need help!
I don't have anything new to add, but I confirm some of the common problems since I had a friend who had a '92 3.1L until about 135,000 miles.
Check for the brake problem that GMCSonoma mentioned. Alternator fails often. Check strut mounts, like MB said. Overall, the car had quite a few problems (mechanical and interior parts), was very underpowered, was loud, and had a poorly controlled ride. The seats were very comfortable and the body looked good even after 13 years in Michigan. Last edited by TiburonJT : 03-05-2007 at 12:11 PM. |
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03-05-2007, 12:56 PM
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Re: Buying a 91 olds cutlass supreme sl, need help!
My sister had a 3800 powered 1992 Regal coupe...
Despite what I posted...she put 293k miles on it between 1992 & 2004... Original engine & transmission....and ONE set of calipers!!!
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03-05-2007, 01:37 PM
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Re: Buying a 91 olds cutlass supreme sl, need help!
Things have changed, the car was done so now i am lookin at a 93 olds eighty eight royale loaded with everything possible
3.8L 4 speed auto and all the trimmings Anything i should look for with this?
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03-05-2007, 02:15 PM
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Re: Updated!!Buying a 93 olds eighty eight royale, need help!
is it priced at $500 that would make it a decent buy
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03-05-2007, 03:16 PM
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Re: Updated!!Buying a 93 olds eighty eight royale, need help!
Whohoo! Another convert! We just need to get TiburonJT into a Geo Metro convertible (3 cyl, 3 speed auto trans) and we're set!
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03-05-2007, 03:22 PM
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Re: Updated!!Buying a 93 olds eighty eight royale, need help!
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03-05-2007, 03:42 PM
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Re: Buying a 91 olds cutlass supreme sl, need help!
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HVAC knobs...pwer steering cooler/return hose Crank sensor...some fluid leaks...
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03-05-2007, 04:49 PM
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Re: Buying a 91 olds cutlass supreme sl, need help!
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