1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SL sedan review from North America
"Was a dream, now a nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've experienced the usual problems with my 96 Achieva --- I'm replacing d/s power window motor for 2nd time, have had alternator and brake problems, but over all, the car's been really good to me. Now, I'm having some type of "coding" problem, where the car's security system thinks it's being stolen and quits running after I start it up. My mechanic said I need to have it re-coded at the dealership. The dealership is now up to $800 in just parts for the ignition system. AARRGGHHH. Anyone else seeing anything like this??
General comments?
My car only has 56000 miles on it, and I don't really want to get a new car, but am I kidding myself at this point? Is it worth it to keep it?
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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? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2004 |