Good gas mileage, 22 in the city and 34 on the highway. Yes Review Date: 19th February, 2007. Faults: Replaced radiator and thermostat at 130k due to a crack. General Comments: Very fast car beat a lot of sport cars in this. . I think it's me turning the key because with my Ford and the Alero, I stick the key in and it feels as if they just start automatically.
The engine has a lot of pep and I have no trouble navigating the steep hills in this area. It's also very quick for a little four banger. Yes Review Date: 28th September, 2014 Faults: There is a security system built into the Achieva that cannot be removed, and which defaults to unable to start. Gets reals close to overheating and sometimes does, but there is probably somthing wrong with it and just need it checked out. The steering rack had to be replaced at 88,000 miles. If I knew then what I know now I would have dumped the thing.
General Comments: Like I stated before, the car generally eats gas like its nobody's business. It was new in the mid 90's, and makes it prone to minor. It is easy to see out of the windows while driving. Yes Review Date: 28th September, 2014 Faults: There is a security system built into the Achieva that cannot be removed, and which defaults to unable to start. As soon as I can, I will get rid of it. The transmission shifts very smoothly, and it is pretty good on gas. The only complaint I have was the suspension.
Electrical system is unnecessarily complicated and hard to repair. General Comments: Like I stated before, the car generally eats gas like its nobody's business. I have encountered some strange quirks, such as the interior lights on turning off or the highbeams not engaging when I try to turn them on. Model year 1997 Year of manufacture 1997 First year of ownership 2007 Most recent year of ownership 2008 Engine and transmission 2. To me it looks classic, unlike lots of new cars out there, so I was drawn to it. Year of manufacture 1997 First year of ownership 2003 Most recent year of ownership 2006 Engine and transmission 3. The original window sticker rates the car at 22 City 32 Highway.
This thing can go on the highway if you really want to, I've been up to 100mph in mine and it seems to handle better at such speeds. Yes Review Date: 19th February, 2007. It handles well, and doesn't have any major general problems, but the electrical system is unnecessarily complicated and hard to repair. Data Unavailable Third Hip Room in. There are a few little picky things wrong, as well, like the carpet beginning to wear near the driver's seat not near the pedals, where you would expect it , and the paint has begun to come off all the buttons like the door lock buttons and the radio buttons. This thing can go on the highway if you really want to, I've been up to 100mph in mine and it seems to handle better at such speeds.
General Comments: I love the way it handles and how it turns on a dime. Take care of her and she'll take care of you. They're great as second cars like mine is, but also great as a first car for the 16 year old kids. The hard place is where Oldsmobile intends to be on August 21, 1997, when it celebrates its 100th anniversary: ready and able to fight the popular Japanese and European models. Alternator twice Shocks and struts. Yes Review Date: 13th March, 2006 Faults: At 68,000 kilometers, the alternator and battery were replaced.
The original warranty is often broken down into multiple sections, including: Basic Warranty: Typically covers everything except for parts that wear out through normal use of the vehicle. It's a very unique car, some might consider it ugly but it has it's own feel not like any other car. Now I get into the thing and I fear that I will end of stranded or that it won't start again. I'm sure I missed a few things. It handles well, and doesn't have any major general problems, but the electrical system is unnecessarily complicated and hard to repair. Have been very pleased with it, even through the few storms that we've had lately, it hasn't let me down at all.
Frustrating this grand venture is the fact that…. Failed to get data, please try again. The engine mounts and transmission mount all failed simultaneously, and had to be replaced at approx. I have more than enough room in the car even though I am 6'3 tall. I like the fact that I never have to think about turning the headlights on or off. No Review Date: 1st October, 2008 Faults: Memory chip fried around 170,000 Miles.
Faults: It only needed the inspection. General Comments: I love the way it handles and how it turns on a dime. Rock, the division's general manager and visionary. Yes Review Date: 10th June, 2008 Faults: I like the car a lot; it's powerful for an I4 and has a different kind of styling that actually can be considered as sexy as a Monte Carlo. Rear wheel drum at 170,000 Miles. The problem was solved with a strut tower brace and an Eibach pro-kit.
While it isn't really a nice car to look at in terms of styling, it does have a lot of go with the V6 engine. General Comments: Like I stated before, the car generally eats gas like its nobody's business. Drivetrain Warranty: This warranty covers items the basic warranty does not protect. Achievas are cheap great running cars. I think it's me turning the key because with my Ford and the Alero, I stick the key in and it feels as if they just start automatically. The oxygen sensor has failed twice.