1992 Toronado Trofeo - opinions?

[Guest]

I found this great 1992 Toronado Trofeo with 49k miles for only $5995... no rust, digital dash, excellent condition, one owner. Is there anything that I should know before buying one of these? I don't see anything wrong with it, and it seems like a deal I can't pass up. I've been pricing these for years, and it's the best deal I've found so far - it's even my favorite Toronado color; pearl! Blue leather interior, electric moonroof...ah, I won't bore you with details. I just want to make sure I'm making the right decision, and who better to ask than you guys! Thanks for any help!<P>- Ben

[rocketraider]

The digital dash is the only thing I'd be concerned about. They like to fail with no warning, and one for a ten year old car is probably already obsoleted by GM (Gawd- has it been ten years since the last Toronado?). <P>The electronics may give trouble down the road too, but they probably won't be any worse than a Comfortron except, again, for finding parts.<P>The 90-92 Toronado/Trofeo were very nice cars and terribly underrated imho, but they suffered from "American-built" curse. People intending to spend that kind of money for a car tended to go for the snob appeal of a similarly priced European or Japanese car. But the styling! one of the few attractive efforts from GM in recent memory. If I could find one without the digital dash and touch-screen HVAC/radio, I'd consider it.

[Guest trofeo73]

I would have to agree. My 89 has some small electrical probs, but I am too lazy to fix them......This car is a real pleasure to drive. One of the few cars that actually have front leg room. Me being 6 feet 2 inches, I am usually disappointed in some of the smaller newer cars. You will probulby get as many looks as a corvette, but mainly because nobody (average person) isn't familar with these cars. Its too bad they are no longer made....

[Guest]

You probably already bought the or forgot about it but believe me, for having a '91 trofeo whit no rust and burgundy int/ext, the digital dash problems are worth the expense. my dashboard as been going on and off for the past three summers and i don't care. None of my friends want me to sell that car. I paid it 5000$ can. and have been offered 6500$ the next day. If there is one thing I can say it's go for it you won't regret it. It's nothing compared to whatever you can get in other makes.

[Guest]

1991 Trofeo,no touch screen,loaded with sunroof. I've had it for 5 years and found it's a perfect balance of power and ride. Have to spend $30plus for an equal car today with nowhere near the class! Only problem is the dash eventually going out,had the ventillator display changed and the dash removed and rebuilt for $970.00 to correct problem. The styling is still contemporary and people can't believe Olds made a car like that! Along with my 67-442,65Cutlass conv., and my disassembled 68-442 it's a keeper!