1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Pampered Pet

By Karebear (NY) on Sunday, May 12, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 146,000

Pros: "lots of opps, well maintained, fairly priced"

Cons: "hard to see over Captain's seat head rests"

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

"I got her in 2009 with about 86000mi on her. I have done my best to keep her well maintained and plan to do some more work on her to prepare her for sale. In 4 years, I have put brakes, a rear windshield wiper motor,periodic oil changes, a few rear light bulbs and couple front ones, a new rear taillight assembly and new tires all around and couple air filters. Except when I accidentally wore down the battery, she starts every day, radio, cd rear backup sensors,power seats and power pass. door work fine. Power window motors are a little sluggish esp on driver's side. AC needs refurbishing and rocker panels need work as well as the heated seats but all in all, she has been very reliable with nothing gone wrong that would affect her drivability. The only reason that I am choosing now to sell her is that I recently got a Worker's Comp settlement and figured it was my last chance for possibly several years to trade up to a 2007. One of the finest vehicles I have ever owned in 40yrs."

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Not too bad just has a lot of misc issues

By Dave (MI) on Monday, March 18, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 151,000

Pros: "24MPG OR ABOVE"

Cons: "Endless electrical issues"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 6

"Replaced head gaskets at 145,000 fuel pump and level sensor 146,000 AC doesn't work, heated seats gave it up, automatic doors aren't automatic anymore. The biggest problem this vehicle seems to have are electrical. EX that power supply from the fuse block to the head light switch had to be replaced, the computer keeps throwing odd alarms every now and then. Oil change light will not reset. BUT IT DRIVES LIKE A DREAM AND COSNSTENTLY GET 24 MPG OR ABOVE!"

1 person out of 2 found this review helpful

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Wish they still made them

By Soccerdad (IL) on Tuesday, March 05, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 184,500

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

"I have owned more than 50 vehicles in my life, and the Silhouette is by far the most comfortable and reliable I have ever driven. Almost 185000 miles and no major repairs of any kind, just regular maintenance. Gets over 30 mpg on the highway and averages about 25 mpg overall. If they still made these, I would buy a new one."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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D-I-Y Silhouette GLS Cash-car review

By Mikey (TX) on Wednesday, February 06, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 258,000

Pros: "You don't have to walk or ride the bus. :-D"

Cons: "I put alot of money into it. Time to resell."

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

"Bought a 99 Silhouette for $1,400 at 245k. Replaced 'everything' around the engine(hoses, pumps, gaskets, radiator...etc). Engine is from an 02 Venture when purchased. Just needed a transmission. It rides good enough- now. Leather seats are torn up, hatch has seen better days and doesn't latch(tied down), ABS is malfunctioning. temp and compass read error. Leaking power steering(slow)rack n pinion are shot. I like them though. Owned a Venture before and getting another one very soon. Great learning experience for a high mileage vehicle!...as well as OHV engines being easier to work on, in my opinion. Go GM for being simple."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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great mini-van

By chopper (NC) on Sunday, July 22, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 72,000

Pros: "great van for the money"

Cons: "do not make them anymore"

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

"owned now for 8years,just replaced the struts and rear air shocks put the nice ride back in it. everything has held up well, paint looks good interior looks like new.18 to 20 mpg city,25 to 28 hwy, no problems in all these years just normal maintence"

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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Good solid minivan

By NASCARNole (AL) on Monday, March 26, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 170,000

Pros: "Good reliability"

Cons: "none really"

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

"Been a great minivan that my wife loves. Not a ton of power and average MPG but not a ton of issues other than normal maintenance and stuff that just breaks with age."

6 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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