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1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Review
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Review
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Oldsmobile limited sales of the Achieva to fleets for 1998, so if you're considering one, it's probably a former rental car.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$190/mo for Achieva SL
Achieva SL
vs
$176/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva.
5 star(47%)
4 star(33%)
3 star(7%)
2 star(10%)
1 star(3%)
30 reviews
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4.5 out of 5 stars
I love my Achieva
cls, 04/21/2006
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
I have put 55,000 miles on my car in addition to the 40,000 that it had when I acquired it. I have replaced the brakes (normal wear) and the battery. That's all! This car gets 30 (yes, 30) miles per gallon and has as much power and pickup as anyone will need. The transmission is smooth and nothing has given me any trouble. It doesn't have the cool factor of other cars, but its cost … of ownership is really affordable and so far it is safe and reliable. PS I live / drive in Massachusetts so if a car survives here it can survive anywhere!
3.63 out of 5 stars
My baby
donnamc55, 07/18/2003
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
I love my Acheiva.....I was in an
accident in 2000,I was stopped at a
red light and someone hit me from
behind and then I hit the car in front
of me...so the car was like an
accordian..had close to 9,000 damage.
But I got it back good as new.
The only problems since then was the
replacement of the passenger right
side window power moter, alternator,
and battery.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Lila
XxKilr0yxX, 05/18/2009
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
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.
3.75 out of 5 stars
Great Car
lightning95, 04/13/2009
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 4dr Sedan
My achieva is the greatest gas mileage car I have owned yet, I did a minor tune up on it and I get great gas mileage
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, so we've included reviews for other years of the Achieva since its last redesign.
1998 Achieva Highlights
| Engine Type | Gas |
|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $190/month |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.0 cu.ft. |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver1 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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