1993 Oldsmobile Achieva S Quad4 from North America
Summary:
Great everyday car, more than just a boring sedan
Faults:
Radiator hose blew the first week I had it, in the middle of Boston. I fit in with all the other smoking cars though... about $60 to fix, but under dealership warranty.
Bolt snapped on the tire when the tires were being rotated, very cheap to replace.
Slight vibration above 60 MPH.
Major hesitating and stalling, fixed by replacing spark plugs and boots, runs like a champ now.
Funny hollow rattling coming from the engine, have yet to pinpoint it.
General Comments:
I almost got rid of this car, thinking that it was falling apart, but after replacing the spark plug issue that caused all the hesitating/stalling, I'm going to keep it. It's paid off anyway.
Let's see how she does when I have to tow a small trailer cross-country with it...
I do like it though, it's comfortable, and fast, VERY fast, very responsive in traffic.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 22nd October, 2003
16th Jun 2004, 10:51
I have a 1995 Achieva and have had no trouble with the mechanics of the vehicle until now. It currently has 140,000 miles on it and does not leak or even drip a drop of anything except cooling fluid from a blown heater core. The mechanical aspects of this vehicle have been great, however, the electrical system leaves little to be desired. It has been a constant source of trouble and heartache from turn signals and the airbag indicator, to headlights, ignition, and dash. The horn has never worked and dealers never have been able to figure it out. I had to bypass it and put an external button inside wired direct to the battery. For overall performance of the vehicle though, I would agree that it is a great performer.