1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S review from North America
"A wallet drainer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cracked cylinder head at 50,000 miles.
Door locks have fallen into panel.
Steering column repeatedly breaks loose.
Loose door panels.
Replaced window regulators 3 times.
Premature replacement of many parts.
General comments?
A poorly built car with more bugs in it than an anthill.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | QUAD 4 SOHC 2.3L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2003 |