1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S review from North America
"A reliable car, although not a fun one to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My alternator broke at 55000 miles. ($250 repair)
My rotors warped at 62000 miles. ($250 repair)
My Ignition coil housing cracked at 63000 miles. ($400 repair)
My battery has needed replacing twice, once at 40,000 miles and again at 60,000 miles.
The paint around the detailing on the outside of the car is chipping.
General comments?
This car was very reliable up until around 60,000 miles.
Interior is very comfortable for the driver and front passenger, leg room is somewhat cramped for the back seat.
Performance isn't very good. There is very slow acceleration, and the car feels like it is riding on Jello when cornering.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd July, 2002 |