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DEI37 · 07-31-2005, 07:07 AM

I drive mostly GM. Got my first Ford a little while back, but right now, my stable is one Oldsmobile, and one Ford.

My Oldsmobile, a 1997 Cutlass Supreme, I've had for 107,000 miles, and not really had any trouble with it, save for the lower intake manifold gasket leak that these engines are known for. We caught it quick, but not quick enough, and it destroyed the engine. This is also the car that I modified, so now, I don't know what to really expect, except that this engine and trans ARE stronger than what was in it from the factory. I only have one other problem with the car, and that is that the right front door lock intermittently won't totally unlock the door, or won't tell the body control module that the door is indeed closed, thereby leaving the interior lights on, and not allowing the door locks to autolock when speed passes 10mph.

I've only had my Ford for about 7500 miles, and it's at 131,000 now. It's a 1995 Escort LX 2-door hatch, with the 1.9 SEFI 4-cylinder and a 4-speed automatic. This car had a bad tie rod end when I got it, and these cars are known for that. The interior lights don't function when you open the doors, and a speaker is blown. These are the problems with the car, really, besides maintenance stuff. Needs all four struts, but at 131,000 miles, being original...that's not the car's problem. I have had good reliability from my American makes.

I did own one Mazda, and had no problem with that car either, except for a failed axle. It burned a little oil, too.

The car I had the most trouble with was actually another Oldsmobile, though. I still have a 1987 Delta 88 in the back yard that doesn't run. It needs a lot of work, such as transmission, steering, fuel system, and ignition work. It's not worth the time to fix...the car has 190,000 miles on it. If I ever did get it going, the body is decent, and the shocks & struts are new, but it needs brakes, and all the other above mentioned stuff. I have two reliable cars now, and this Delta88 will go away soon.

Those are my stories...let's hear yours.

07-31-2005, 07:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	I drive mostly GM. Got my first Ford a little while back, but right now, my stable is one Oldsmobile, and one Ford. My Oldsmobile, a 1997 Cutlass Supreme, I've had for 107,000 miles, and not really had any trouble with it, save for the lower intake manifold gasket leak that these engines are known for. We caught it quick, but not quick enough, and it destroyed the engine. This is also the car that I modified, so now, I don't know what to really expect, except that this engine and trans ARE stronger than what was in it from the factory. I only have one other problem with the car, and that is that the right front door lock intermittently won't totally unlock the door, or won't tell the body control module that the door is indeed closed, thereby leaving the interior lights on, and not allowing the door locks to autolock when speed passes 10mph. I've only had my Ford for about 7500 miles, and it's at 131,000 now. It's a 1995 Escort LX 2-door hatch, with the 1.9 SEFI 4-cylinder and a 4-speed automatic. This car had a bad tie rod end when I got it, and these cars are known for that. The interior lights don't function when you open the doors, and a speaker is blown. These are the problems with the car, really, besides maintenance stuff. Needs all four struts, but at 131,000 miles, being original...that's not the car's problem. I have had good reliability from my American makes. I did own one Mazda, and had no problem with that car either, except for a failed axle. It burned a little oil, too. The car I had the most trouble with was actually another Oldsmobile, though. I still have a 1987 Delta 88 in the back yard that doesn't run. It needs a lot of work, such as transmission, steering, fuel system, and ignition work. It's not worth the time to fix...the car has 190,000 miles on it. If I ever did get it going, the body is decent, and the shocks & struts are new, but it needs brakes, and all the other above mentioned stuff. I have two reliable cars now, and this Delta88 will go away soon. Those are my stories...let's hear yours. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.