Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  No Major Problems After Eleven Years! - 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
  By J Bloom - December 12 - 10:36 pm

  I have two 96 Cierras. The other one is a 4-door sedan. My wagon has 108,000 miles on it while my daughter has 132,000 miles on her college bound four door. The wagon has just had the water pump and fuel pump replaced for the first time shortly after it turned 100,000 miles and the drive belt was replaced at 80,000. Its comfortable and the fuel economy - especially on trips is very good. Both get exactly what the EPA reports - about 20 mpg in town, and 29 to 30 mpg on trips. The 3.1 V6 engine combined with a four speed automatic (overdrive) transmission does the trick. Even my 3-speed auto 90 Corolla doesnt deliver 30 mpg on the highway! The sedan had a top manifold leak at 125,000 miles, so Im watching for similar problems with the wagon. Its OK so far.

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  Great car at excellent value - 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
  By 1996 Olds Ciera Wago - July 31 - 6:26 pm

  I bought this car on auction from Suffolk County. It is an ex fleet vehicle. I use it primarily to take me to and from work. Which it does very well. While not an sexy car. It works for me. The mileage is excellent and with 100k + on the odometer all I have had to do is change the oil , have it inspected and flush the rad. Excellent buy. I still get quite a few comments (positive) about it.

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  An Excellent Family car - 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
  By Jammin in Jersey - July 22 - 2:00 am

  I have had this car for almost 7 years, and it has almost 105k miles. The performance, comfort, and reliability is still there. There have been absolutely no problems with this car. This car with over 100k miles rides and is quieter than my nephews brand new Accord V-6. Interior is a bit drab, but there is a lot of space. This is a great budget buy used because if you maintain it regularly, it will outlast your friends japanese and german cars.

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  Great Care - 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
  By vsochaquiroz - July 2 - 10:00 am

  Great Car to get around in. Great on fuel consumption.

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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.

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  If you need depenndability, here you go! - 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
  By tomonsunset - October 29 - 2:00 am

  I purchaced this car with about 75,000 on it from an employer who used it as a VPs company car. It sat 2 years and was seldomed used as it was forgotten about when they went to a leasing program. Other than a battery and brakes i ahve no problem withis car. Mine ahd the 3.1 V6 that had plenty of zip around town and easly ahandled highway traffic with ease.Car was easy to service. NOTE: I went through 3 after amrket fule pumps before I got one that did not "roar" when driving. This sound of the pump running and echoing from the fule tank drove me nuts.By the way, the orignal equipment pump was changed out for the same reason.

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  reliability and comfort - 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
  By crom - September 22 - 2:00 am

  Proper maintainance keeps the olds runnning. i have never experience breakdowns on the road.had 173,000 miles and it still running good.

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  overall rating on 1996 olds ciera - 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
  By Gambler59 - August 11 - 2:00 am

  Very high performance up until this year. Now I am trading my Olds only because mechanically unsound. But I have gotten good performance up till now.

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  A Great Car From GM! - 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
  By Fantastic Doug - February 20 - 10:00 am

  This car came with the standard 3.1 Liter V6 Engine,AC,ABS brakes,and automatic transmission. It is the perfect car for driving around town. I bought the car new and have over 135,000 miles on it. It still drives like a new car with excellent gas mileage.The only thing not working is cruise control, and I dont care because most of my driving is in stop and go city traffic. Ive had to replace the battery several times and the "service engine soon" light stays on all the time. A mechanic told me the light is a problem in the cars computer system-nothing is wrong with the car. I really enjoy this car and intend to keep it for many years to come!