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Our 26 year old Olds Bravada lives on in 2022
Jim S, 09/10/2022
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
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We bought our Olds Bravada new in 1996 with the gold package, towing package and CD player, three of the few options that did not come standard. Put 257,000 miles on it, had both of our children use it as their high school vehicle, and drove it back and forth from WI to OH 40 or more times, through a blizzard of up to 20 inches in Indiana while my wife was 7 months pregnant with our first child that ended up shutting down interstates. We had the normal maintenance costs, brakes, suspension, etc. that were a fraction of the monthly payment of a new vehicle, but no major repairs. recently had some trouble with engine cutting out, which was a challenge to diagnose but eventually our repair shop figured it out. to this day the only rust was on the front tow hooks, the rear tow bar which we replaced, and a very small spot on the corner of the rear bumper. For us, we could not have asked for more from a vehicle, and to be able to say that it is still on the road should be all the testament needed to say what this vehicle deserves.
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Good SUV overall
andrew84003, 08/26/2013
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
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My family got this car back in 2002 when it had 60,000 miles on it. The biggest problem is the A/C kept breaking even after fixing it. It's good for towing things, we've towed 4-wheelers, a boat, and even a honda accord from Utah to Texas. Around 150,000 miles things started to fall apart little by little, and by 160,000 miles it became a money pit. Overall a very good car up until it hits higher miles. Not the most fuel efficient, but it's powerful and fun to drive, especially off roading.
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JakefromPa, 10/30/2003
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
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Worst vehicle ever purchased. Constant repairs and numerous problems with fluid leaks of every type.Noisy and sluggish and unsteady on road.Radio system is horrible. Repairs have included steering box, door hinges,ignition switch,brakes,$800 to repair leaking gaskets and seals,brake rotors, $85 fan belt,engine lightstayed on,etc, etc
1st car
skittlesg2008, 03/31/2009
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
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Bought my 96 bravada and it need some work. I replaced my upper intake gasket, common. Put new front drive shaft in and new brakes. Its my first car its perfect. Tons of room for wen me and my buddies all pile in and go fishin stuff like that. Very comfortable ride. Love the leather interior. No rust yet no Major problems, and I beat on it. I live in the snow belt, put new snow tires on it and handle the snow like a beast. No complaints at all! I love this car it couldnt be more reliable. And all these people sayin Major problems this and that I say find a better mechanic beca this vehicle is a tank! Ive also takin it muddin a couple times haha never got stuck never broke anything! Get on.
Rating the Bravada
Mewithcars, 08/22/2002
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
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It starts to have problem after problem after around 50,000 miles.