1996 Oldsmobile Bravada

a good dependable vehicle

By pdl (CO) on Sunday, May 05, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 25,000

Pros: "dependable, easy to drive,comfortable, good visibi"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"responds well,easy to drive,excellent visibility"

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BEst SUV ever!

By Stitch (PA) on Monday, September 24, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 130,000

Pros: "Excellent in winter, safe, good mpg for suv"

Cons: "needs seat warmer"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"My Bravada is a total driving experience. It is excellent in winter, surpassing "winter" vehicles with chains and all. WE were in an accident where a woman hit us at 50mph and no one was hurt!!! Repaired the Bravada and it still runs and rides like a dream. Gas mileage in it is better than most cars on the road. Love my Bravada!! Hoping to get 300,000 miles out of it. Cheaper to repair than to buy new and parts are reasonable! So sad they stopped manufacturing this vehicle as there is no other that can compare!"

12 people out of 12 found this review helpful

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The first SUV I've ever driven.

By Camm (MA) on Saturday, August 25, 2012

I want this car

Pros: "FUN Easy handling 4X4 POWER, OFFROADINGGGGG"

Cons: "Easy to tip."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I LOVE THIS VEHICLE SOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!! I had a friend let me drive her Bravada. I am used to driving a smaller car. This SUV is high off the ground and is so much fun. The handling is actually very easy. It just turned much easier, and with less hesitation than the car. I want to buy it from my friend so much now. If you want a vehicle that is bigger than a car but not massive like some trucks, I would definitely go for this SUV."

2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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I will never own a small car again.

By Bravadagod98 (FL) on Saturday, August 04, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 115,654

Pros: "Power of engine, heated seats, sunfroof"

Cons: "14 city but that's better then some new SUV's"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I love this SUV, I had a 06 Ford Focus (Till I totalled it) and I was a small car person. Other SUV's of the year didn't offer the same style and opions this on did, and this came standered on the car and it was $30,000 and up new in 1998. Mine is a 1998 maroon and grey inside. I have had it for over 1 year. I get about 14mpg in the city (HWY unknown, don't do HYW's)and has 115,654 miles in it. It shifts rough at times and my leather seats aren't in good condition but that's only the front (once you sit on it, it doesn't matter anyways). I would recommend, but only if its in good condition."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Expensive repairs. Good in winter.

By John (PA) on Sunday, July 22, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 166,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"The bad. Seems to me the electronics are a problem. Since 2003 I spent $8,000 for repairs and recommended maintenance. The vehicle left me stranded twice 1) faild fuel pump 2) altenator/battery failure (electronic?). Others: blower vacum, a/c compressor, mirror motor, cd player not working, front wheel bearings and seals, rear wiper motor, front suspensio & ball joints, front windshield wiper switch, replaced keyless system, This car is not quiet!!!! Of course some of the mechanical could result from poor workmenship. The good. But winter road worthy its excellent."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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