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Nothing Like It
JP Racer, 10/17/2002
1992 Oldsmobile Achieva SCX 2dr Coupe
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Not much to say. The car is about as fun to drive as they get and handles very well. It is also highly reliable and I would recomend it to anyone that is considering this class of car.
Nice car
achievasc92, 12/15/2002
1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
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The SC, with the 3.3 v6 is awesome, it accelerates quickly and smoothly. While its not as quick as the SCX, it holds its own. It takes curves very well and how many other cars at the time had electronically adjustable shocks. You can change the suspension settings with the touch of a button.
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crossford, 01/11/2003
1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has needed a lot of new parts. The most expensive being the transmission at 25k miles. I've easily put over $5,000.00 in mechanical work into this car. The only reason I have kept it is because the money I have put into it. Now with Olds going out of business, I'm better off donating it then selling it. The car has just been a putt putt around town car. Never been used to drive to work everyday.
Excellent
RyanjLayton, 09/26/2003
1992 Oldsmobile Achieva SCX 2dr Coupe
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this was the best car that was affordable to myself and it was really reliable i put over 200k on engine without trouble then when i got to 220k i blew my head gasket but other than that i really enjoyed havijng this car.
Achieva SCX 5 speed
Stevenjay, 12/03/2003
1992 Oldsmobile Achieva SCX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I found this car to be economical, reliable, good looking & fun to drive. The H/O dual cam 2.4 with 5 speed makes a world of difference in both performance & driving enjoyment. Very low production especially w/ 5 speed. Achieva's have gotten a bad rap in many forums but I truly liked mine. It's a good looking car you don't see everywhere. I have had many cars & this was one of my favorites!
One of the Best
Bill Lemaster, 12/10/2003
1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
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Excellent performance for 10 years. Never any engine work. No oil consumption.Very low maintenace costs.. Comfortable ride.. Driver and front passenger seating uncomfortably low. "Check Gage" light on and off intermittently with no engine problem cause..Overall, very satisfied.
92 Olds Achieva 2dr SL Quad 4
Andy989, 03/03/2003
1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Performance--I like the car's heavy steering, and it even offers semi- decent feel, but it doesnt respond quickly, and body roll is excessive. My father's bigger 1997 Taurus handles much better than this. The ca. 160 hp. Quad 4 accelerates decently but not outstandingly. Braking is poor. Interior and Exterior-The one thing I like about this car is its exterior styling. An unusual, wedgy shape...especially sleek with the spoiler, and 16" alloys. The car's a good size, too...nice and medium. Ergonomics are average in the interior, but not surprisingly, quality is very poor.
D's Achieva
MPKsBlondie, 06/01/2003
1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just bought this car a week ago and already had problems with stalling. Seems to stall when you come to a complete stop after driving it for about 15 minutes.After about 5 minutes it will go once put back into gear. By researching this car it turns out to be a common problem with the solenoid sticking when the car gets hot. So lets see if my mechanic knows what he's doing and fixes it since its already been back twice and so far its still stalling on me.
This car is a keeper
Jef, 05/23/2008
1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from a neighbor who does minor fix ups and sells them. I put about $300 to get it running safely. The car sat for about a year not running. I'm glad I dropped a few bucks into it. It's great on gas, still has its horsepower, is comfortable to drive and doesn't use up fluids even with 183,000 miles.
a great little car
jrbarrie83, 02/28/2010
1993 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I used this car all through college and it was wonderful. Great engine and power, loved the driver-oriented dash and all of the gauges. Plenty of room front and back and lots of features for a "compact" car. I had to replace the alternator (a common GM problem), the variable-effort steering rack, and the paint began to peel in odd ways - but for sitting outside and getting lots of use, I couldn't really complain.
Olds Achieva is a fine car
Robert Baird, 07/24/2002
1993 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Quad 4 has a bad reputation but I've had good luck with mine accept for a seep leak in a cracked cylinder head which I've ignored for 50 000 miles. The car has 137000 and still runs and looks great.
my olds achieva
measme, 11/09/2003
1993 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
the car has been very reliable for me. It did haave a probelm right after i first got it, But that was due to the people who had it before nad did not maintain the vehicle properly. Now it runs great and is very comfortable to ride in and fun to drive. Has good get up and go.
Run away
Sad4421, 03/05/2004
1993 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 1993 and over the years I have had to put over $5000.00 in repairs. I am getting rid of the car because it needs another head-gasket, that right another! The first one went in around 60k and now with 114k it needs another. Buy any other car, surely it can't be worse.
So-so car
David J, 06/16/2003
1993 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been used to run around town/work primarily. Has been oaky for the most part but has seen its share of days in the shop. Currently it has a cracked head which was also worked on about two years ago. The "check gages" light has frequently come on for no reason- several mechanics have attempted to locate problem, but without success
It's an olds, what to expect?
lhuser, 06/04/2009
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's an okay car, it gets me where to go. The electrical system gave out entirely. There's nothing working in this car no more. It juste starts and that's it. There has been an alternator replaced and it's a very costly car to maintain. It stinks in the electric department. What happened was the electric system shorted out, draining the battery in less than an hour, so we needed it disconnected. It's aroun 800 for parts and a big load of money to fix
Don't buy oldsmobiles
vinny, 07/19/2002
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is a real pain in the neck ever since i bought it. I got it with 20000 miles and during the first year i had to take it to dealer to have it checked twice. It has also broken down at least three times and has cost me a lot of money. I can't wait to dump this car. Recently I bought a second car, a Honda now that is a well built machine. My friends please stick with the japanese.
Not so bad
neighbor, 08/13/2002
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
. I've had no trouble with the Achiva, and it runs great. Ours only has 70,000 miles on it and it seems like it'll go until 150,000.
Pick something Else
NurseMorrow, 10/01/2002
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva SC 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have only had this car for a year and I have only been able to put 6k miles on it. It has been in and out of the shop. It is a quick car and it occasionally get me to where I need to go. The transmission hose is constantly blowing off and the power windows motors are always dying. I think mine is just a bad seed but I wouldn't take the chance. Also has had many many starters.
i like it
bobob, 10/14/2002
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
For the money the car has done well.
It's been great!
clsinger, 12/11/2002
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for 8+ years. There was a manufacturer's problem with the oil seals? early on but that was fixed and I've had no problems. I'm now putting about 1700 miles a month on it and it's almost at the 127,000 mark. I've taken care of it (regular oil changes and maintenance) and it's taken care of me. Great braking system (stopping distance). Would have liked a little more power and it does eat brake pads. I'll be sorry when I need to replace it.
Not too much to complaint about
Autumn, 01/02/2003
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My mother drove my Achieva from 1994 until she gave it to me in 1998 with no problems. It had about 48,000 miles on it. The only 2 problems I have had are the power windows and having to change the breaks about twice a year. Other than that everything else on this car has been great. In the past 4 years I have ran the mileage up to 157,700, and at this point the engine head has cracked and I can't afford to fix it, so it's time to find another car.
A quarter of a million miles
MyFathersOlds, 02/05/2003
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
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Bought the car from my father in law for my teenage son. It has honest to Betsy 255,000 mile on the original drivetrain. Solid mechanical care. Replace the usual struts/shocks, brakes etc, but otherwise a solid car.
Just got a bad one
jd winter ride, 02/14/2005
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with 90,000 on it.It has a 3.1 v6. Very difficult to work on, plugs hard to get at, belt a nightmare to change. Interior parts all fell apart, door panels all warped,duck tape becomes your best friend. Check engine light on and off, no one could figure out the cause. Replaced the radiator, belt tensioner, struts, all brakes parts,O2 sensor ,turn signal switch, and more. Tranny gave out at 140,000 miles. Not worth fixing. Overall, I really liked the car when it ran good. Great in snow and ice and comfortable. I'm kinda sorry it is going to the bone yard.
Mine has been Excellent
rcfan111, 12/05/2003
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva SC 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought mine with 59000 miles on it, it now has 127000. It has only let me down once, when the water pump let go. This car goes anywhere I want, is a joy to drive, and a generally great auto. I had an alternator go in Pittsburgh, I live about 100 miles away. I put in a new battery and drove all the way home on it.
Ten years and 100,000 miles!!!
Still Runnin', 10/08/2004
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my car in '96 with 14,000 miles on it and just hit 100,000 miles this month! Honestly, besides having to spend a couple of dollars here and there for broken plastic pieces of the interior and a new transmission three years ago, this car has treated me right! It is still running well and I've been very lucky!
I bought it new, and it's still my daily
tony maclin, 02/24/2005
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had no major mechanical problems with the car - front brakes get replaced every 30,000 miles or so, rears very infrequently. Still gets about 27 mpg mixed with the V6. Replaced parts include new radiator, A/C compressor and related, alternator, and front struts.
Very reliable
Achieva, 04/04/2006
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this car going on 4 years. When I purchased it on Sept. 23 2002, it had 132,000 miles on it. Today it has 194,000 It has been and still is a great car. I've owned a Corsica as well and can say nothing stands up to a 3.1 V6 oldsmobile Achieva S. I am still driving the car and loving every minute. I have a speaker system in it and added an aftermarket intake. The car now pushes around 165 horses to the wheels. I had it dyno tested and it was 150 stock, but adding some cheap aftermarket toys it is very quick for what it is. Don't buy a 4-cylinder Achieva, they're junk buy the 3.1L V6.
Would Not Recommend Olds. Achieva
Chrissy, 09/22/2006
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
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I bought my 1994 Olds Achieva in 2002 from my boss (who was the original owner). At the time it had 120,000 miles, it now has 166,000 miles. It is great on gas however I have had several major problems with the engine and minor problems with the interior. Every time I got off the freeway my car would stall. There are only three of the four cylinders working. My gas gage is broken. My rear brakes clunk every morning. There is major exhaust leak, which gives headaches to passengers. The driver's side window does not work, it must be pulled up with two hands. The interior is poor, several things have fallen off (speaker, vents, ashtray...and more). I do like the good gas milleage and the fact that it was cheap though.
A good starter car if its been well kept
Darra, 04/19/2008
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was my first car. The person who had it before me took very good care of it and when I got it, it was really clean. He had installed a nice stereo system in it so it didn't feel like I was driving an old car. I never had any problems out of it. It was a very smooth ride and all around decent car. We only paid about 1200 bucks for it back in 02. Got more than our money's worth out of it.
My Baby!
Anthony Colbert, 01/31/2006
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my Oldsmobile Achieva for about 5 months, but it has been in the family for about 7 yrs. Recently with 140,000 miles on it the cylinder head cracked, the motor mounts were going out, and I needed a new water pump. To avoid very high repair bills, I went ahead and dropped a used quad four with about 53,000 miles on it in my car, especially since transmission is still in good repair. Overall the car has run great. It has had a few small issues here and there but it hasn't been that much of a problem for the family. The I-4 has adequate acceleration and handle is ok. Fortunately its an Oldmobile so it is a very comfortable car.