1997 Oldsmobile Bravada review from North America
"Resale value is terrible, I wouldn't buy another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electrical problems began shortly after purchase.
Transmission became sluggish in low gears.
Rear bearings began to growl.
Leather seats wore quickly.
There was always a lot of "extra noise" in the car: squeaks, vibrations.
General comments?
We never knew when we got in the car if the wipers, power locks, power seats, CD player, or turn signals would work. There were obvious problems in the wiring.
The car would sometimes jerk forward while trying to shift in low gears.
The factory stereo had great sound.
The All Wheel Drive was good for living in the country, but the other problems made it a hassle to own.
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| Money Pit |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 97000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 121000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Voyager |
| Date of Entry | 1st January, 2005 |