2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Review

Name: 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Review
Brand: Oldsmobile
Price: 1119 USD
Rating: 4.4 (30 reviews)

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Pros

Powerful engine, long list of standard features, plush highway ride.

Cons

Too soft in the corners, resale value likely to plunge quickly.

What’s new

Oldsmobile quietly added a two-wheel-drive model to the Bravada lineup last year, making it a bit more attractive to those who don't need the foul weather capability of all-wheel drive. This year 2WD Bravadas get standard traction control while AWD versions now feature a coil spring rear suspension. The previously standard air-spring setup is still an available option on AWD models. Side airbags have also been moved from the standard equipment package to the options list while the standard 4.2-liter engine has been given a 5 horsepower bump.

Edmunds says

With nearly identical models available from GMC and Chevrolet, we don't see any compelling reason to buy the soon-to-be-discontinued Bravada.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$251/mo

$196/mo

Avg. Midsize SUV

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4.4

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Not just another Trailblazer

Eric, 04/18/2009

2003 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

I will forever miss the Ninety-Eight, Rocket 455, Bravada and the Olds empire entirely. This is an underrated SUV that rarely gets mention as a result of its relatives from Chevy and GMC. You'll never ever mistake this for a Trailblazer if you've driven them both. A luxury AWD SUV that fits the wallet nicely. Despite claims, resale values remain superior to its brothers.

Not too big, Not too small, just right

drjssgolf, 08/05/2002

2003 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

My new Bravada was purchased after driving a dozen other SUV models. The ride, room, quality and price after rebates, made the Bravada a clear choice for my needs. The ride is as good as the BMW and the acceleration is as good as the MDX. The demise of Oldsmobile possibly was a negative factor but I felt that the OLDS name will always be a positive one.

I'd LOVE it, but!

Annette Belz, 11/13/2003

2003 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

I really enjoy my Bravada, it's luxurious, comfortable, quiet, and RED! I have auto start & the heating system, etc., is great here in Alaska. BUT....I have had a little rattle that 5 visits to the dealer have not cured, which is very frustrating. This has been there since the car was almost new- -and it's only six months old now. VERY annoying and inconvenient. A …

Olds Bravada 2003

Edward Bertsch, 09/27/2003

2003 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Pull a pop up camper and it handles it very well. Camper weighs 2900 pounds. Gas mileage on my vehicle is very good for this weight vehicle. I get 23-25 on the highway. I get 20.5 towing the camper.

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2003 Bravada Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$33,395
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$251/month
Seating	5 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Bravada include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
Passenger3 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Marginal
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}