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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.
I Love This Old Car
teddy13, 08/12/2008
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought in 1998. It was a rental car. It has had some problems, like ones I have already read: all but one window is not working, engine cuts out when on "C" in winter, metal trim falling off, front end banged up by a hit and run so does not look so good. I have to make sure it is above "c" otherwise will die. Comfortable and fun to drive. I prefer to drive this one around town rather than my 2003 Jeep. Good gas mileage. Have had to replace battery and alternator, but that's about it. Have over 92K miles on it and it is still reliable. But due to its age and miles, I don't drive this car on out of town trips.
150,000 miles And going strong
Patrick, 09/26/2008
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Family and I have had this car for over 3 years and have little to no problems with this car. Other than my brother hit a snow bank with the car 2 years ago this car runs just fine and get around 33 MPG on the highway and around 27 MPG in the City With the 4 popper engine.
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Sam13, 07/09/2003
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The ABS light is always on along with the CHECK ENGINGE light and the ETS OFF light. This is a pain and will not ever go off. The engine has very little power and not worth it. The car also has a tendency to stall out on me. It would stall and then take at least 5 minutes of pumping the gas and turning the key. This is not what I want in a car.
good car
shaffer, 02/26/2003
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my grandfathers car, now my moms car and I drive it often, so I am very familiar with the car. First of all, it is a good little car. It already has 118K on it. The ride is very smooth for a small car. The safety features are big pluses. The dislikes is the "check engine light", as well as the "ETS off" lights are illuminating at times. Repair shop said oxygen sensor, but cannot figure out what that has to do with the traction control. They are either both on or off, which seems like they are linked. Also, when first started when engine is warm, there is a rattling sound, that does go away after a minute.
Next best thing to a BMW
justdoug, 09/17/2002
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is one of the most comfortable small American cars I have ever driven. The drivers seat has a tilting base and the seatback has a lumbar adjustment as well as tilting. For a 6'5" driver to get comfortable in this small of a car is wonderful. I could drive this car across the country with no problem. The suspension is very supple yet responsive. After driving it for a week it reminded me of a BMW I owned back in the early 80's. This car is actually fun to drive. The "Quad 4" engine is smooth, powerful and it gets great gas mileage. This is a superior vehicle that represents truly great value.