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A great, underrated auto......
buggywhip, 09/08/2003
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have the Achieva 3.1L 6cyl. It's a fine car--always starts, always runs, strong engine. Handles quite well, no squeaks or rattles at 123,000 miles. No rust at all and paint quality is fantastic. Exhaust has lasted over 60k miles too! Easily equal to an Accord of the same vintage. My car drinks coolant faster than a Green Bay Packer guzzles gatorade--I can't find the leak, probably the water pump, no big deal.
Decent Car
adam_h, 05/04/2002
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a decent car. Not as bad as some people say, not as good as other Japanese cars. Quad 4 engine working well for me but supposedly not very good engine.
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See all 0 listingsIts no Porche but its sure close.
marc, 07/15/2009
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I really like to drive this car. its fun with the five speed manual. I can beat some imports on the "strip". Pretty reliable but can have some problems. Its lasted for 190,000 miles of joy riding and highway trips. All around good car.
Not fun, but it's a fighter
Anders, 06/21/2002
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this car now about 2 1/2 years now, and I have not had a problem yet. It has over 130 000 miles on it and it just keeps on going. It's not pretty and the interior is not fun either. Handling is OK and braking the same. I just hope that my next car will just as reliable as this one.
Bummed
Max, 02/26/2003
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had my car for only one year and at first I was pretty satisfied with it. The car picked up quickly, especially when I needed to drive through pesky freeway traffic. But, now I am having engine and radiator problems. The mechanic told me that antifreeze is leaking internally and mixing with my engine oil so now I am forced to either donate my car or junk it.
Used Achieva
stnongo, 11/08/2003
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Achieva is a great car, has given very little problem over the past 6 years, since I bought it used....Strong running great car
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
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Fun to drive and kind of sporty looking
The car man, 11/13/2008
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car for a second car for weekend driving. I liked the car and the quad 4 engine was pretty responsive. The head cracked on the quad 4 engine but I saved the car because of my liking it. I wanted more power from it though so I replaced the engine with a 3.1 V6 engine and rewired the entire car for it, but even after all the headaches with that job I got it back on the road with the V6 engine. It still gets great gas mileage, and it has great power now. I plan to keep it til it falls apart now, and I love to drive it around just for the fun of it.
Great car
P. Santo, 07/26/2002
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great mid-sized car. Fantastic gas mileage and the air conditioner is awesome! Good pick-up and pretty cool design. Parts are expensive in engine because of the four- quad engine design.
Pretty good car
sulake3, 09/20/2002
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for about three years now. It performed up to the standard that I expected for it. I had to travel some distances to work and school, etc. and it got me there. I have had problems with rotors going earlier than they should. The gas economy is good on this car. Pickup for passing people, hills, etc. is okay with the 2.3L engine. Design of this hood of the car makes the owner have to get a whole new hood if even a minor accident occurs. Seats are uncomfortable for someone taller than six foot....hurts your back during long trips. You have to fall into the car instead of getting into it.
good all-around car
bhanson, 05/30/2002
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
loved my acheiva for the last 4 years and the miles i put on only had to replace maintenance items on it - plugs, tires, alternator, starter, etc.
Update on bad reviews
Mandersn, 03/01/2002
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Don't believe bad reviews on these cars...many people just plain don't take care of their cars and maintaine them like they should. I've had this car 3 years and it's been very reliable.
Don't get a Quad Four
eggrolla, 05/12/2004
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 9 months and i put 25,000 miles on it. Until now the only thing i replaced was the altenator, but now at 102,000 miles the bearing went and the engine is shot no one will rebuild them cause every mechanic I went to said there just a Pain in the ass. I new engine from GM would cost me $3200, I only paid $2600 for it. When it ran I liked it great gas milage for all the power it had. If you lookin at one i think ya should go with the 3.1
Suprised Ohio Owner
Ohio_owner, 03/13/2003
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My experience has been surprisingly good. I purchased this car because I had a large GM-card rebate and didn't like the plastic-clad Pontiac Grand AM (its platform sister). My repair history has been very good- very little has gone wrong, other than what was expected. For example, the water pump failed at 95,000 miles- not cheap repair, but after 95,000 miles that's not too bad.
Bummed
max, 02/26/2003
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had my car for only one year and at first I was pretty satisfied with it. The car picked up quickly, especially when I needed to drive through pesky freeway traffic. But, now I am having engine and radiator problems. The mechanic told me that antifreeze is leaking internally and mixing with my engine oil so now I am forced to either donate my car or junk it.
its a fine car
joe olds, 03/15/2002
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car since it was new. It's been reliable and efficient. I do the maintanance according to the mfg. spec's as if it were a Japanese car. I plan to continue to use this car for several years. It is an inexpensive car and it is not the prettiest vehicle so I'm not worried about it being stolen.
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.