Faults:

Well, this may not be Oldsmobile's fault, but when I got the car it had a quite a few kinks. The brakes started grinding so I took it in for new brake pads, or so I thought. I got stuck with close to a thousand dollars in repairs. And, I don't know about earlier models, but the 98 Achieva is equipped with a sensor that automatically turns the headlights on when it's dark outside. Well, this sensor didn't work too well. Had some kind of switch replaced twice, and finally it works. The low coolant light currently comes on every month or so. I've just been filling it back up, but there's obviously a leak somewhere. With slightly less than perfect tires, the car is awful at high speeds and not so good with them. The motors for all four of my automatic windows seem ready to die any second, and have, once or twice, experienced brief black outs. Maybe it's not that bad, but man... all I can tell you is that I sure miss my Camry.

General Comments:

I'm sorry, but I doubt GM's ability to make a good, solid economy car. The Achieva, for its size, is quite a gas guzzler. I wouldn't buy it again.

Faults:

Driver's side door panel loose (fixed under warranty).

Have replaced the front brake pads twice, only had the car for a year.

Tape player ran fast(fixed under warranty).

General Comments:

Great looking vehicle.

The brakes seem a little cheap, but if you get your first set done with lifetime warranty, then who cares? They replace the pads free over and over again.

Great acceleration, would buy again if they made 'em.

Faults:

Evaporator solenoid had to be replaced within 2 months of purchase. Struts had to be replaced before it was 3 years old. Driver side door panel was replaced and is still loose. Air compressor makes a loud noise when the car starts, I'm just waiting for it to fall out.

Currently, the car won't start. A mechanic has had it for 11 days and can't figure out what's wrong with it. It just won't start.

General Comments:

I can understand why Oldsmobile quit making the Achieva!!