Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Comfortable and Quiet - 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
  By Matt - August 13 - 6:36 pm

  I bought this car brand new in 96 with the 4-cyl. engine. It has never stranded us though it has had some major problems. They include eating three head gaskets and bad rusting near the trunk/rear end. There are two baseball sized holes at each rear wheel well into the trunk. and while it has not been a real problem, the fuel pump whirrs loudly, enough for the passengers to always ask "whats that sound?". Otherwise it has a great ride and comfortable seats, which makes up for the lackluster acceleration and performance. This car has developed more and more rattles and squeaks from the dash. I guess its not TOO bad for an American car with high mileage and not garaged for its whole life.

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  It has gone the distance - 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
  By driver777 - January 26 - 10:00 am

  Bought my Ciera new. After logging 118,000 miles heres the maintenance record: Preventative maintenance: Serpentine belt replaced twice, 40K and 90K Replaced battery and alternator: 85K Replaced shocks, struts Corrective Maintenance: Replaced power window motor, drivers side. Head gasket replaced. Replaced radiator, hoses. Replaced water pump. Power steering assembly replaced due to leak. Ongoing problem: Fuel guage is inaccurate. 1/4 reading is an indicator that the tank is empty.

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  Like a Timex, It Keeps on Ticking - 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
  By its paif for - November 3 - 6:16 pm

  Yes, this car is boring. But it is reliable, and no matter how I treat it, she just wont give up the ghost. The wife wont let me get something else until this thing dies, so it might be a while. Ive got 167,000 miles on her and it still doesnt burn a drop of oil. It has some rust, but for a work car it is perfect. We even take this thing and leave the van at home to keep the miles off the good vehicle. I dont get the gas mileage that others claim though.

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  Cheap and dependable - 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
  By its paid for - March 6 - 9:33 am

  Yes, this car is about as much fun as watching molasses run uphill, in January. But it is bullet proof mechanically, and gets me from point A to B without fail. The V-6 never missed a beat, and after 168k miles, still refused to use a drop of oil. HVAC is one of the better features.