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Used 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

155k and still going

FATBOY-AZ, 04/18/2007
Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought my 1996 Bravada in 2001 with 38000 miles on it. I've had the typical domestic car repairs, but overall this has been an incredible SUV. Plenty of power. I pull my 2k lb camper through the AZ mountains 4-5 times per year without concern. My Bravada currently has 155k miles, A/C blows ice cold, rides like glass at 75mph, and it is the most comfortable of all mid-size SUVs I've ridden in. Overall, I believe this is one of the best built SUVs on the market for 1996. I will drive this until the wheels fall off, but at this rate that should be well over 300k.

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3 out of 5 stars

Hello Problems

dale, 01/24/2007
Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Hello new ball joints every two years, hello blown head gasket! Hello problems with the brake system. Good bye Oldsmobile.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Good SUV overall

andrew84003, Columbus, NE, 08/26/2013
Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My family got this car back in 2002 when it had 60,000 miles on it. The biggest problem is the A/C kept breaking even after fixing it. It's good for towing things, we've towed 4-wheelers, a boat, and even a honda accord from Utah to Texas. Around 150,000 miles things started to fall apart little by little, and by 160,000 miles it became a money pit. Overall a very good car up until it hits higher miles. Not the most fuel efficient, but it's powerful and fun to drive, especially off roading.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

my bravada

MBarry55, 12/05/2003
Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased this Bravada used for $8,000 with 42,000 miles on it. It's been great for me so far, only the spark plug wires needed replaced. It handles the snow here in PA just fine. Plenty of cargo room in the back, seats are very comfortable, no real complaints.

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2 out of 5 stars

Bravadaistake

JakefromPa, 10/30/2003
Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Worst vehicle ever purchased. Constant repairs and numerous problems with fluid leaks of every type.Noisy and sluggish and unsteady on road.Radio system is horrible. Repairs have included steering box, door hinges,ignition switch,brakes,$800 to repair leaking gaskets and seals,brake rotors, $85 fan belt,engine lightstayed on,etc, etc

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