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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Achieva, so we've included reviews for other years of the Achieva since its last redesign.
Good Old Car
Young Gal, 05/28/2008
1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SC 2dr Coupe
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My 1996 2 door V6 automatic Achieva is a great car, overall it's been very dependable. It was purchased for me about 5 1/2 years ago. If I was to pick a car, this would not be it, but since it was purchased for me I can't complain. It's been a great car, fun to drive with lots of power. The style and look of the car is very "grandparent'ish" but the two door is much better than four door at least. Good back up car to drive to and from work or as a kids first car, nothing to fancy. And gets pretty good gas mileage. Now that its over 12 years old its starting to see some problems with water leaking in, but drill a few holes in the floor and its manageable. Overall, it's been a good ride.
Lila
XxKilr0yxX, 05/18/2009
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from a used dealer once I graduated high school. Once I found the car on the lot I knew I had to have it, but I was a little afraid because it had around 150,000 miles when I bought it. Now after years of driving for work, school and whatever else she is still running strong. The car has 227,000 miles right now I have not had to replace anything too major, the most expensive thing I have replaced was the memory chip for the computer. I love this car, and it is extremely reliable still to this day. Bottom line is if you can find a used Achieva do not be afraid if it has high miles but sounds great, I listened to mine and it has gotten me this far.
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me, 11/17/2007
1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SC 2dr Coupe
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car just for driving to and from work, it is very reliable, and with the 3.1 V-6, Automatic Tranny, and traction control it preforms great on the snow and ice.
Very Happy
Rookie, 03/25/2003
1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my Achieva used with 32,000 miles on it. Today, I have over 164,000 miles and it's still going. The biggest repair I've so far is I needed a new power stearing unit. There is a problem with the ignition- key release--they key doesn't come out of the column key release very easy at times. The Achieva was a good purchase, very reliable and a great value.
awesome for money
stangdood, 10/09/2003
1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SC 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've riden this car hard and soft, twice back and forth from Maryland to Florida and it's still my daily driver and runs great. Bought it with 87K and now has 99K in 9 months. Also installed dual exhaust and K&N air intake. Car pushes ~155hp~ and runs a 15.92 1/4 mile on a 5-spd manual tranny...not to shabby.