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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Achieva, so we've included reviews for other years of the Achieva since its last redesign.
Pretty good buy
bap, 05/07/2003
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is pretty fun to drive with decent fuel economy. The seats aren't the most comfortable, but they are quite durable. The interior is roomy and laid out well. I especially like the height of the armrest. A few problems: The drivers' side door molding is loose and the motor for the power window has pretty much failed. I also had to replace the alternator and the battery. The cassette tape player died, but the radio still works. Other than those issues, the car has been very reliable.
Terrible
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.
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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.
What a car!
Mabel, 06/08/2007
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car looking for something to use for work that was inexpensive and reliable (two family members had brand new ones and they lasted well over 200k with original drivetrain/tranny!) Despite an accident shortly after purchase I have loved this car. Great in every way. It rocks!
Great car for daily commuting
tinkersk, 09/19/2002
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is an economical car to run, reliable, easy to handle and park. Not too small like a sub-compact, but not too big for city driving. Plain look inside and outside, but comfortable. Never had a problem mechanically for four years. Highly recommended.