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Used 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Consumer Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

50K + Buyer

mwoomer, 03/02/2003
1997 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
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Bought car with 52,000 miles. Only problem was an oil filter line(cost ~$70). This is a poor GM design and they have since changed it. Runs great and is an absolute beast in the snow. I embarressed my roomate who owns a Jeep Cherokee during our "snow runs." Gas efficiency could be a little better. Nice amount of room, much more than the Cherokee. Looks great and feels good to drive.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

96' Bravada

Cars4me89, 12/21/2002
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
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This is a nice car, but when the odometer turns around 60,000 miles you start taking it into the shop every 7,000 miles. This just happens to do this right after the warranty expires.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

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.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

my bravada

MBarry55, 12/05/2003
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
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I purchased this Bravada used for $8,000 with 42,000 miles on it. It's been great for me so far, only the spark plug wires needed replaced. It handles the snow here in PA just fine. Plenty of cargo room in the back, seats are very comfortable, no real complaints.

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