1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SE review from North America
"If y ou're looking for good value in a used car, the Achieva is a very good bet"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It needed some front end work (tie rods, ball joints) but when this was done it was fine.
General comments?
I was very pleased with this car. I've owned many cars in my life and I would have to say that this Achieva was the best one I've had in terms of comfort and reliability. The car was comfortable, had a great sounding factory cd stereo, hugged the road, looked great, and had power to pass on the highway.
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  | Over all this is a great car that can take a great deal of abuse and keep running |
| It is a good car if you bought one made on the right day |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 six cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 240000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 17th July, 2003 |