sszewczuk

Found a great 87 442 --really nice-- no rust-- only 30k
is it realistic to be able to drive it daily weather permitting to enjoy it?
or would gas just kill me?

My explorer get like 15 now so I cant imagine its any worse

thanks for for opinions

jensenracing77

i have never had one of my own that i drove enough to check the MPG but i sure thought they were better than 20. i may be wrong.

Aceshigh

It's got a whopping 170hp and 3.73 gears.
I'm guessing 12-15mpg or thereabouts city mileage.
Depends on how badly the carb needs a rebuild. It has the 200-4R OD trans
http://mtupper.oldsgmail.com/oldsmobile_specs.htm

If it has only a 5 digit odometer, it could be 130,000, 230,000, etc.
My 1970 442 tribute shows only 7196 miles on the speedo.

Toms 69-76 Custom Vista

I would use it , enjoy it , and keep it as mint as possible. Lock it up everywhere! Hot car to steal.

Allan R

I really like the look of the G body 442. BTW does yours have the T tops?

1. You should have a 307 (code 9) 307. That's not bad for a lightweight car. Coupled with a 200R4 tranny (OD) you should get decent mileage. Probably around 16-18 City and 25-27 highway.

2. What's your driving style? Almost doesn't matter what kind of engine or tranny if you have a heavy foot. I found that my 82 Cutlass gave reasonable mileage in town and on highway.

3. How much $?

4. Can you get documetation that its low mileage is correct? Aceshigh is right; it could have turned the clock over a couple of times by now. When I sold my 98, it had 315,000 on it, but the odometer only showed 15,000. I kept the interior, exterior and engine bay clean as a whistle and the bright parts were bright and original + everything worked. The guy who bought it from me thought I was kidding about the high mileage until I showed him mtce records. (I had the car for 17 years before I sold it). So don't assume anything; get documentation.

5. Got any pics??

Aceshigh

Says 16 / 23 for a 1987 Cutlass Supreme with a 4 speed auto.
That's with a new motor and carb though.

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm

Mind you this is the 2008 revised EPA fuel economy ratings.

Allan R

I've always found the federal ratings to be under what I actually get.

ToBiN!

get it and drive it. Insurance is cheaper and will make up for some of the gas expense.

I have a 33 chev, 64 chev, and the 69 Cutlass to DD. My 64 makes 18mpg. Haven't figured the 69 mpg yet, it has 2 miles on the engine.

Aceshigh

Varies by vehicle I noticed. But yeah you're right.
I drive very aggressively.

My 98 Lexus was rated for 17/25 as of 2008 but 19/27 pre-2008 standards.
I think I average roughly 21mpg and do 85% city driving.
Even when I do mostly 100% city I'm still upwards of 19-20mpg.

On the flipside though....
My 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 single cab 2WD pickup is my company truck
It's rated Pre-2008 for 14/18 mpg and 2008+ 13/17mpg
I typically get 11-12mpg and it's maintained VERY well through PHH.

sszewczuk

The car is far too clean to have 130k- no way---- also, the carfax shows the mileage as correct.

sszewczuk

yes, I have the docs to show the mileage is correct. I do like this car a great deal and would like to keep it clean but also use it to enjoy it.

The price is 8k
here is one pic

sszewczuk

Thanks for all your help. It is very much appreciated.

sszewczuk

what do you think of the pics

oldcutlass

Nice car!!!

w-30dreamin

Nice looking 442,I love the euro front ends.

I'd think your goal is perfectly within reason.Looks like you should be able to better your fuel consumption with the 442 over the explorer.Insurance should be cheaper and tires cheaper also.

Happy motoring!

Allan R

I might dicker a little at the price, but dang! That's a sweeeeeet car. Oh heck just buy it. If it has all the docs to prove the mileage that's a big plus. Yes, I'd buy it and drive it, no bout adout it!

oldsca

Drive it and enjoy it. The good thing is you won't get whip lash driving this car. BUT they are fun to cruise in.

Wayne