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4.6
(81 reviews)
1994 Oldsmobile 98
5
70%
4
22%
3
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2
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1
0%
95%
Recommend this vehicle
Value
4.6
Performance
4.6
Quality
4.6
Comfort
4.7
Reliability
4.7
Styling
4.6
1994 98 Overview
Among the 81 owners who provided feedback on the 1994 Oldsmobile 98 for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's comfort and reliability to be its strongest features and value to be its weakest. 57 out of 81 of owners (70% of them) rank the 1994 98 five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 1994 Oldsmobile 98. Is it the right vehicle for for you? Check out Kelley Blue Book's consumer reviews and see for yourself.
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Positive Review

"Roomy, comfortable with smooth ride"

This car was left to me by my father when he passed at the age of 91. The car was driven very little but was kept serviced by his sons and kept in good repair for trips to the grocery store or doctor appointments. I have driven it only about 3000 miles in the past two years because I had another vehicle. I used it for vacations with my two granddaughters because it is so comfortable and roomy. It is a 1993 but that year wasn't offered as a choice. It has a very smooth ride and a friend told me when I got it that the engine has a lot of miles left on it. It was very well cared for. I am asking 1500.00 for it.


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Critical Review

"Frame is rusted. Very good paint & interior."

I bought off Craigslist on February 20, 2010 for $3,200.00 Mileage when purchased on 2-20-2010: 89,604 Mileage as of 9-20-2015: 94,234. That's ONLY 4,630 miles driven in 5 years, 7 months. Here is a list of the upgrades: Total including labor: 2-26-2010: Map Sensor $174.05 Sway Bar Kit, Front $ 89.42 New Battery $124.85 Oil Level Switch $139.50 Flush Brake Hydraulic System $ 59.99 (Shop Supplies) $ 29.99 (Sales Tax) $ 23.77 12-6-2011: New Gas Tank $200.00 Sending Unit Assembly $289.00 Gas Tank Straps $ 68.00 Paint for outside of tank $ 25.00 (Minimum Checking Charge) $ 30.00 (Supplies) $ 18.00 (Sales Tax) $ 34.92 (Separate Labor) $190.00 3-21-2013: Transmission Tune-Up $120.00 Radiator Flush $ 60.00 Full Service (?) $ 50.00 Air Filter $ 10.00 (Shop Fee) $ 2.00 (Sales Tax) $ 15.00 12-2-2014: New Exhaust System $482.80 (Shop Supplies) $ 14.89 (Sales Tax) $ 23.46 4-4-2015: Compound Rub-Out and Wax $200.00 9-20-2015: (Total including 2-20-2010 price) $5,674.64 My 1996 Oldsmobile Regency Elite must be towed from zip code 48224. The brake pedal goes down to the floor because the lines are rusted. MAKE reasonable OFFER.

1994 98 Reviews

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Zudorarain
6/10/2022
Most reliable car I've ever owned
Pros

No matter how hot or cold this car always starts a

Cons

It kinda does look like an old person's car

I can not complain about any thing of this car... Doesn't seem to have any real issues except the bumper paint likes to peel

Value
3.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
3.0
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Lacpac
5/24/2022
Dependable, best V6 GM ever made
Pros

Unique, roomy for legs, huge trunk, reliable engin

Cons

Not a sports car, handling is for comfort

Very comfortable, great gas mileage. I drive 72-74 mph and consistently get 28-31 mpg. Use Synthetic high mileage oil, change copper plugs every 30k. Upgraded lighting to LED inside and out.

Value
5.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Hairgal
3/6/2022
Inherited car from Mom after she passed away.
Pros

Smooth running....very classy car!!!

Cons

No cons.....was very happy with everything!!!

GREAT CAR...GREAT MILEAGE...my roommate wrecked it recently and I would like to purchase a similar make and model car,,,,I live in Kearney, Nebraska.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Cabbio
12/16/2017
Had mine for 10 years...
Pros

So fun to drive, good gas mileage, and a quiet ri

Cons

cant find any...

Its an 89 98...so far, it has 240000, still rides quite, smooth, handles great,doesnt use oil, change it every 3000 miles and doesnt use oil at all...It gets between 25-28 mpg. overall, the 3.8 litre is a great motor.

Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
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Tom
9/22/2015
Frame is rusted. Very good paint & interior.
Pros

Very good paint & interior.

Cons

See "Complete review".

I bought off Craigslist on February 20, 2010 for $3,200.00 Mileage when purchased on 2-20-2010: 89,604 Mileage as of 9-20-2015: 94,234. That's ONLY 4,630 miles driven in 5 years, 7 months. Here is a list of the upgrades: Total including labor: 2-26-2010: Map Sensor $174.05 Sway Bar Kit, Front $ 89.42 New Battery $124.85 Oil Level Switch $139.50 Flush Brake Hydraulic System $ 59.99 (Shop Supplies) $ 29.99 (Sales Tax) $ 23.77 12-6-2011: New Gas Tank $200.00 Sending Unit Assembly $289.00 Gas Tank Straps $ 68.00 Paint for outside of tank $ 25.00 (Minimum Checking Charge) $ 30.00 (Supplies) $ 18.00 (Sales Tax) $ 34.92 (Separate Labor) $190.00 3-21-2013: Transmission Tune-Up $120.00 Radiator Flush $ 60.00 Full Service (?) $ 50.00 Air Filter $ 10.00 (Shop Fee) $ 2.00 (Sales Tax) $ 15.00 12-2-2014: New Exhaust System $482.80 (Shop Supplies) $ 14.89 (Sales Tax) $ 23.46 4-4-2015: Compound Rub-Out and Wax $200.00 9-20-2015: (Total including 2-20-2010 price) $5,674.64 My 1996 Oldsmobile Regency Elite must be towed from zip code 48224. The brake pedal goes down to the floor because the lines are rusted. MAKE reasonable OFFER.

Value
3.0
Performance
3.0
Quality
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Reliability
3.0
Styling
3.0
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Max
8/14/2015
A comfortable ride.
Pros

Great MPG, lots of extras, interior very good.

This vehicle has been in my care since purchased new, August, 1995. It has been garaged every winter. never in snow. Had it on one trip to Florida [October thru'April of '95'return to Pa. '96. Has not had any body damage due to accidents. It has some small minor paint scrapes. I think this vehicle is in very good condition.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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3

LBQ98
6/23/2015
great car

This is my first car and I really like it. Any and all maintenance i do myself and everything is fairly accessible to fix. Even with almost 300,000 miles on it, the car is still running great with few problems. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone looking for a reliable, cheap, and comfortable car.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Allie
11/4/2014
Roomy, comfortable with smooth ride

This car was left to me by my father when he passed at the age of 91. The car was driven very little but was kept serviced by his sons and kept in good repair for trips to the grocery store or doctor appointments. I have driven it only about 3000 miles in the past two years because I had another vehicle. I used it for vacations with my two granddaughters because it is so comfortable and roomy. It is a 1993 but that year wasn't offered as a choice. It has a very smooth ride and a friend told me when I got it that the engine has a lot of miles left on it. It was very well cared for. I am asking 1500.00 for it.

Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
3.0
Styling
4.0
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