THE FRESH, NEW 1998 OLDSMOBILE EIGHTY-EIGHT IS HERE
Comfort, reliability, and value are the key motivators for full-size family sedan customers. They keep coming back to Oldsmobile because this division has traditionally done an excellent job providing the essentials in an Eighty-Eight kept fresh with continuous improvements. Last year, for example, there were significant interior upgrades and safety related developments. This year the Eighty-Eight receives an electronically controlled 4T65-E automatic transmission and improved wheel speed sensors for its standard anti-lock brake system. New Transmission - Buy The "88" Here The Eighty-Eight's new Hydra-Matic 4T65-E features dual drive chains as a noise reduction measure. The half width chains are positioned out of phase with each other to reduce the level of radiated disturbance by 4-5 decibels. An adaptive shift capability automatically compensates for variations that occur over time to maintain consistently smooth gear changes. The DEXRON-III lubricant used need not be changed for 100,000 miles of normal service. Eighty-Eight LS - Buy The "88" Here The uppercrust edition of the Eighty-Eight line comes with front bucket seats, traction control, a floor shifter, aluminum wheels, wider 15-inch radial tires, programmable power door locks, keyless entry, a finer grade of interior trim, power mirrors, an eight-way power driver's seat, and foglamps as standard equipment. Leather trim is optional. Considering the high price of many of the smaller mid-size import sedans on the market, it's easy to see why customers prefer the smooth, quiet luxury of Oldsmobile's trustworthy Eighty-Eight. 1998 OLDSMOBILE EIGHTY-EIGHT - Buy The "88" Here
Final Assembly Location: Lake Orion, Michigan Recent Sales Volume (calendar year):1996 -- 58,525 (includes Eighty-Eight and LSS) Recent Product History: Redesigned for 1992 New interior with dual airbags in 1994 Series II 3800 V6 introduced in 1995 Exterior freshened in 1996 Interior upgraded in 1997 New For 1998: Automatic transmission Competitive Strengths: Tasteful interior and exterior design Expansive room, luxurious comfort 3800 V6 rated one of "Ten Best Engines" by Ward's AutoWorld Perennial winner of Consumers Digest "Best Buy" award
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