1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S from North America - Comments

I could not get this thing to pass emissions test until a final result (this is because of my ignorance of not asking why there were temporary tags on the car)

No power windows work anymore.

The power locks don't work either.

I have a leak somewhere that leaks onto my driver side floor.

Small paint chips (Possible from rocks).

I am pleased with my car. I wasen't expecting perfection because I bought the thing for $1,200. It is extremely fast, handles pretty well, and is pretty good at accommidating my size (6'3") but a little cramped. One thing I've noticed is that in the reviews, about half of the owners are describing their cars as crappy lemons, others love theirs. I love mine. I expect to get 175,000 miles or so with ease. But the Achieva is an electrical nightmare (not as bad as some of yours though).

I am a satisfied Oldsmobile Achieva owner.

Hey,

I am the one with the ACHIEVA IS THE GREATEST FIRST CAR EVER review, and I have to agree with you, my power locks are being a pain and so is the power steering pump. But it is reliable and able to get me places. Like you said the electrical on the thing is a beast! But I still love the car and it has done good. It is up to 168,000 miles and have had it for 6 years. I picked it up for $3,800 from the dealer ship. I say I got my moneys worth out of the thing. NO DOUBTS THERE!

Nice nice update on mine- its gettin querky, but holdin up just the same. got my breakes replaced and the pedal still goes way too low down. any ideas?

I just got an ACHIEVA S WITH THe V6 3.1...1995

It all runs great after a new alternater and tires :-)..I do however have a water leak issue.

I have water coming in from somewhere and it leaks into the drivers foot-well.. Ihave attempted to seal the water shed well under the air-intake grille (below the wipers) but to no avail...

ANY and or ALL help would be great!! jwho-spam@hotmail.com.

I was having water leakage, but as soon as my heater core was replaced things went better and the problem was solved. Hope this helps someone.

I'm the original writer of the comment. I have to say I'm at 151,000 now, still running fine. I've done a lot of work to this vehicle and others would be mad, but hey its all been basic maintence to me, besides sometimes I don't treat it too nice ;). But my heater core is fine and I still get the slightest leak on my passenger floor. My guess, take a look at the cowl, that was what was wrong on my dads Grand Am.

I have a 95 Achieva that I just bought. 227k miles and still running strong. It sounds like a dream, although the engine was rebuilt 60k miles ago allegedly. I am not experiencing any electrical problems. I'm very satisfied with the car.