2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Very Reliable

By jake123 (UT) on Thursday, June 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 110,000

Pros: "Reliability, great to drive, auto 4WD, power, room"

Cons: "a few rattles but nothing that effects ride"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"First car review ever and only because the 04 Bravada has been so reliable (110K). I finally have my first service issue, Front Diff axle seals that will cost $500. Prior to now only routine maintenance. I'm wondering if now's the time to give up on her??? this has been an awesome vehicle. The gas mileage is actually good for a vehicle of this size. I get 20 MPG on the highway and about 17 average. comfort is good, has amazing turning radius and not a bad looking vehicle. Automatic 4WD works great in the Utah snow storms. Too bad Olds is gone. I have owned half a dozen other Olds products and had numerous maintenance issues with those, but this is the best vehicle. I'm so torn on what to do. Hate to dump $40K plus for a new equal vehicle. Just want to add as many others have said that this is a great vehicle."

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Full of surprises

By DMBrakeguy (NM) on Friday, June 07, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 152,000

Pros: "Give ne a great gas mileage (22mpg on HW)"

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

"Bought the last year of production of this Bravada AWD fully loaded. Changed the first set of Michelin at 85Kmiles and resigned myself to change rotors, brake linings and have the brakke fluid bled at 150Kmiles. Ride is still solide (doesn't float) brakes are great and nothing wrong with suspension nor engine. Did the minimum oil changes (approx every 7.000 miles)and other suggested maintenace. This vehicle keeps on going and used for all our long trip. Never understood why GM discountinued this vehicle. Looking at another SUV, but it is difficult to trade in a great vehicle that has a remaining value of $5K to add another 30K for something comparable. No matter what happens, we will keep it."

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Great Reliable Vehicle

By Perry B. (WA) on Sunday, May 19, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 223,000

Pros: "Great car for the money"

Cons: "They don't make this model anymore :-("

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I bought this car new and maintained it according to the book. Aside from breaking a bolt on the manifold cover and a pin hole leak in a crank case cover, this car has been rock solid! Nothing but routine fluid changes and replacing brakes/tires occasionally. I have owned Lexus, Mercedes, Honda, Subaru, etc. and this is the one I held on to and I got rid of the others. Great value for the money!"

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I still love this thing.

By alibamf (WY) on Monday, May 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 92,000

Pros: "roomy, enough power, luxurious, safe"

Cons: "gas mileage"

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

"I got this car at 16 when it was 3 years old in 2007. I was angry with my dad for getting me an OLDSMOBILE but when I actually saw it, and drove it I instantly knew why he bought it! I am now 21, my friends have all gone into debt because they wanted new cars and I am content and happy with my Bravada still. It is so comfortable, and roomy. I love that I have AWD and it does great in the snow. The gas mileage isn't great, but what do you expect in a heavy SUV with a V6? It has plenty of power to pass, and get on the interstate ect. It may say Oldsmobile Bravada on the outside, but it says luxury on the inside!"

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A true lemon Now I know why they were discontinued

By Boss (NY) on Tuesday, May 07, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 92,000

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

"High cost for repair and operation.....Low MPG....Transmission problems.....ROUGH RIDE.....I'd sell to the 1st buyer...if there was one"

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Best family SUV in America

By Love My Bravada (MA) on Wednesday, April 17, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 110,000

Pros: "Fun to drive, a great family SUV, very safe"

Cons: "Not good fuel ecomy"

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

"If I had a chance two buy a cadillac escalade or my Bravada, I would keep my Bravada. This SUV is the most sexy Vehicle in the world!!!"

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