Model year guide

1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight at a glance

Combined19–20 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight MPG & running costs

Combined19–20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,850
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume106 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,250
Fuel only$19,250
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight trims & engines on record

Trims
LS
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl

1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vehicles on record

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1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight get?

The 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.