A good get around car
I had to put one set of brake pads when I bought it.
I also put a thermostat on about 104,000 miles.
I put a harmonic balancer on when I first bought the car.
The car handles like a sports car, and plenty of leg room. I think my Achieva is very roomy, and I would not trade it for anything!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st May, 2003
High performance luxury
Water leaking from unknown spots on the floor, leaving 2" of water in the backseat and a soaked carpet in the front seat.
A fast car which looks good.
The factory sound system has a high, great sounding quality.
Handles great in all types of weather conditions.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th November, 2002
Old Reliable
The only thing that has gone wrong with this car is the alternator. I'm on my 4th. But, since nothing else has gone wrong with this car in 155,000 miles, I think this is a small price to pay.
I bought this car as a college student, and only now (10 years later) am I considering shedding it for a new vehicle.
This car is like the little engine that could. It just keeps running. I've trashed the outside and inside of the car, and the engine won't quit. It's very hard for me to give this car up.
If you're looking for a lot of get up and go, this is not the car for you. But if you're looking for reliability, this is the ticket. I'm getting rid of the car long before it runs out of miles.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th October, 2002
A cheap performance/luxury car
The car has electrical problems. Most of them are due to cut wires from the previous owner's stereo.
The car is very responsive.
The car takes off when you need it too and with the ABS it will stop on a dime.
The engine pushes 190 HP out of 2.3 liters, this makes for enough power while retaining good gas mileage.
The interior is quite comfortable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 30th June, 2002
This car is like a tank, run it harder than people run trucks and it still keeps moving
I needed a new alternator.
Need to tighten the steering belt, it began to get a lot of slack. Hard to turn in small areas at slow speeds in the cold weather.
Radiator hose busted, continued to run the car for 20 miles. All antifreeze ran out of system. Overheated the car engine off the charts on the interior gauge. Smoke and steam pouring out of engine. So I changed the oil, refilled the antifreeze system with a new hose too. Car still runs great. Little bit of white sludge in oil.
Hit a deer that dented the left front fender and ripped off the driver side mirror. Didn't affect car much at all.
The car gets stuck at certain RPM sometimes now, not sure of problem.
Transmission between gears is a little rough when it switches gears.
Car's front end shakes a little at speeds of 61 MPH or more.
Muffler has a hole in it.
Glove compartment broken.
I absolutely love my car.
It handles well around turns.
The cabin is very comfortable and is very spacious.
It is not exactly the best looking car, but with the right color and options it can start to look like a sporty, more expensive car.
I take good care of my car, but still run the living crap out of it, and it keeps on moving.
Great beginner car.
Small problems here and there, but easily and cheaply fixed.
Great gas mileage. I run my car hard and still get 25-35 miles per gallon.
I hope my car lives forever!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 12th April, 2002
3rd Apr 2005, 14:49
I agree. I have had some problems with my Achieva, but nothing that couldnt be fixed. And I'm thinking of getting a new car. BUt its hard. I love my Achieva. I don't know what to do!