1995 Oldsmobile Achieva review from North America
"A good running car for the buck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The EGR valve has been replaced twice, at 65,000 then 83,000 but covered under extended warranty both times.
Head gasket leaked at 60,000 but was covered under warranty.
Fuel injector went bad at 60,000 miles covered under warranty, but took dealership 3 days to figure problem out.
Alternator and battery went bad at 60,000, but covered under warranty.
Both front axles went bad at 92,000 miles, but covered under warranty.
General comments?
I believe this is a good car.
I am glad I took the extended warranty out when I bought it.
It has been very reliable and trustworthy.
It handles great and has excellent power for a V-6.
The front seating is roomy, but the back is cramp for adults on long trips.
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| Great first reliable car |
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| OK basic transportation |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 58000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2002 |