1998 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 3.1L from North America
Summary:
A very nice, dependable, classy car
Faults:
Hard on brake pads and rotors, already had to have them serviced.
Goes through coolant fairly fast.
Tends to overheat on warmer days.
General Comments:
I love this car.
- Very comfortable to ride in.
- Low maintenance, as long as you don't abuse it.
- Handles great in almost all weather conditions, although snow and ice builds up quick in the wheel wells.
- Decent gas mileage.
- Great power (Getupandgo).
- Huge trunk-space.
An overall excellent small car, very reliable, and not too bad on the eye either. It's got class. A very good choice as a first car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th February, 2007
27th Dec 2004, 21:53
You said "Power steering pump replaced after excessive noise and interesting sound when turning the wheel."
I just bought a used achieve about half a year ago. few weeks ago I turned the wheel and it sounded like there was something rubbing against something under the hood. and it only happened when I turned the wheel to from center towards the passenger side and from the passenger side back to center. is this similar to what you experienced?