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I always let a GM car go first, etc, and if I see the owner outside the car and its in nice shape Ill always say "Nice Pontiac" or something like that.

Wow this is very cool.

At least they live up to the tag line: Moving Forward

Kill: Nitro-ugly as hell Aspen-No reason in the first place Sprinter-WTF ReDo PT Cruiser-Once a hot seller, this model has made a lot of sales for Chrysler Sebring-Ditto Crossfire Commander Caliber 300/Magnum/Charger-all getting old Avenger-needs a new name and better build quality Durango again once a good seller that lost its way. Save Liberty Wrangler T&C Grand Caravan Trucks though Dakota could use a freshening

My aunt has a black 06 LS sedan with 23,000 miles and outside of a flat tire there hasnt been a single problem with it. The car rides well and has power windows, a/c, cd, and many other features that make everyday life easier.

Well if that isnt a kick in the crotch to all those Oldsmobile owners who bout the 1997-1999 Cutlass. Only GM: Only GM is supid enough to make fun at its own products.

There once was a time, a time when full sized family sedans were in nearly every driveway in America. During this time GM's Oldsmobile divison built a reputation for quality and performance on the name Eighty-Eight. Introduced in 1949, the Eighty-Eight was the least expensive of Oldsmobile's full size offerings for 50 years until the end of production in 1999. The following C&G Drive is on a 1988 model with the optional 3800 V6 As Dick Van Patten says so well in this 1986 commercial"Its the family car, that didn't forget the family" . My 1988 Delta 88 Royale has done just that, after nearly two decades of faithful service I can say this is one family car that didn't forget the family. First Impressions: Its a little hard to tell at first glance, to look past the worn paint, the tired chrome, that this car was once a looker. There is still a little shine left in the big chrome bumpers, a little class still in the miles of chrome that seem to wrap around the car, and the aura of pride, pride that is seen clearly in the bright read "Royale" emblem on the hood. The engine starts up right away dispite the every growing number on the odometer, a number that currently reads 334,594 miles. The doors close with a thunk that is missing from todays cars, the controls have a simple layout that unlike so many of todays cars do not require the owner to read the owners manual just to get to work in the morning. Interior: Plush. Everything and anything that can be covered in soft fabrics and velour is. The interior is accented with chrome and faux brushed aluminum that gives the car a classic yet still modern look. Standard power drivers seat is a huge plus allowing almost anyone to find a very comfortable position. The family car idea is very clear here with loads of room, a back seat that is big enough to house a small town, and a trunk that has vast space. Road noise is well controled and the controls are well placed. The dash is very much traditonal Olds with a very neat looking "Eighty Eight" emblem next to the idiot lights. Performance: Though power may not be something you associate with 88 Royale one may be in for quite the shock. The 3.8L "3800" V6 puts out 160hp. Though you won't set any land speed records ( Oldsmobile used the Aero Tech to do that) passing power on the highway as well as power from the stop light is effortless, all while returning fuel economy in the mid to upper 20's. This means that when junor is late for practice, not only will the family car that didn't forget the family get him there on time, it also means that ma and pa don't have to stop for gas on the way. Quality: What can you say for a car with over 300,000 mile? Oldsmobile put this thing together right the first time and it shows. Even after 300,000 miles the body gaps are consistant, the car still idles smooth, and the fuel economy has not fallen off. Delta 88 will give any Toyota, Honda, or Nissan and spanking int he engineering department. Even after 300,000 miles the Delta 88 Royale is yet to fail an emissons test. With all the money you saved on repair bills and fuel, looks like someone is getting a few extra gifts under the tree. Yet one more way the family car didn't forget the family. Over all: If you enjoy big car ride and comfort with power and quality all around the 88 is a must have. Test Car Specs: Year: 1988 Make: Oldsmobile Model: Delta 88 Royale 4 dr sedan Miles: 334,594 Optional Equiptment: LN3 3800 V6 White wall tires* *Car currently sports blackwalls. Major Repairs: Transmisson Rebuild 160,000 miles (1999) New Exhuast system 323,000 miles (2006)

One of the best recent tag lines any automaker has used.

It reminds me of the commercial for the 84 Vette, You've never seen, anything,....like this before. Never before!

Very cool, I hope GM makes a big thing about this,unlike the Malibu remote start which few outside of the car hobby even heard about.

As the only voter thus far looks like my views dominate the polls lol.

A quote from one of the above links... "I traded in my Cutlass with over 75,000 miles on it for the Honda. I never had a transmission problem with the Cutlass." Made my day! Oldsmobile quality-Feel It.

Great! These price points will help to distance Pontiac from Chevy and help Pontiac move back up market from Chevy. This should also help keep G8 prices below any future RWD full size Buicks inorder to keep the brands in order. As long as GM keeps the Impala priced well below this as it is now, Pontiac should be able to look more like an American BMW then a fancy Chevrolet.

I support GM but there is no way I could expect these employees to want any contract that doesn't create job security. I think it would do GM great PR to open more plants here then over seas because for the short term loss of cash, they would have the long term gain of looking like an American hero. Look at how Toyota and such have turned the volume up on having plants here.

There isn't enough change there to even think of it as a MCE, it looks more like normal year to year changes. Chrysler needs to do more to keep this thing fresh.

I voted "Eh" beacuse Ive seen a few around and though they look great, from some angles they look a little out of wack. I saw one on the highway the other day and thought the chrome around the tail lights looked cheep.

I drove a 1994 under cover Mercury Grand Marquis cop car and a 2001 Grand Marquis regular production GS model, both I found to be nice cars. I almost bought a Grand Marquis when looking around last time, but bought the Aurora because I like the sporty feel. From personal experiance I must say the old full size Mercury/Ford/Lincoln models are about as tough as a car gets. Whats so wrong with people wanting a car that has never let them down?

This is just the stuff Buick needs to gain sales! Now the important thing is GM keeping the model fresh so the good reviews don't stop.

Cadillac CTS

People with good customer service skills are a dying breed.

This is really good tohear, I hope GM can make a profit on this car as well as have a great public relations revolution.

I just bought a silver 2001 Aurora 3.5 about 2 weeks ago. Not only does it turn heads but its got a great interior. Ive found the V6 to have lots of power yet run smoother then the old 3.8 V6 that GM has used for so many years. The only thing to watch for is some 2nd gen Auroras leak in the trunk (from around the turn signal and license plate) but some RTV sealent will fix that right up. Also be ready to build a bigger garage because its almost impossible not to fall in love with this car. I went out and bought a car cover 2 days after buying it lol. Good luck!

The biggest problem is that your regular Joe in the street won't know this Pontiac from any other car because Pontiac dosen't have any real brand ID except the grille. The name I think will also hurt the car because it lacks the coolness of Grand Prix or Bonneville. G8,G6,G5, outside of GM lovers like us who will know the difference without a visit to the dealership?

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1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera coupe (still own) 1992 Pontiac Bonneville SE died at 156,000 miles 1993 Buick LeSabre Custom just gave to my brother last week 1988 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale (still own, with 334,000 miles) 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 just bought it last week.