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I swore I wouldn't get anything less than a V6...but...looking at the positives.... Canadiandriver.com Review: http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/bm/92-97achieva.htm

Haha! The "secret lab" part cracked me up. I want a flying Delorean though!

Thanks everyone! Its been a long time comming. Members Showcase when I get it. Oh, and for the record, it has 115HP....with 140 foot pounds of torque! And I am a lead foot, but will try and be gentle. :AH-HA_wink:

2.3 mods? anyone? lol!

DONE!!!!!! Im getting the car, with plates, e-tested and (hopefully by tommorow) safetied for $500!!!!! It should be in my possesion by next week!!!! OMG Im so nervous. This will be my first (personal) car!!!

The Record Man

Actually, whe might be a single mom by the looks of it.

She is a married woman.

Ok, Im gonna do it! Im calling the lady tonight and setting up the deal. Any other comments? Last chance to talk me out of it, before Project Achieva comences!

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Carrot Top!

Look at you having fun, while I was busy being born.

So...everyone wants a Corvette based Buick?

Whaaaaa??? They repainted the Flextreme?!

Watch this video of Dave (from Davids Farm, a Canadian legend, and inventor of the Redneck Rollercoaster) start a 1989 Dodge Caravan that sat for 5 years (and has no radiator!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhVaayCyFe8 PS All his vids are great, worth a subscription!

What years is she looking for? I mean what year is too old?

cannon

The new Chrysler has you in its grasp! Avenger SXT sounds pretty nice though. Need pictures when you get it!

nails (what a runflat will hopefully save you from)

I have become americanized because of C&G. Its a lovely colour!

Thank you for everyones input Thats whats bugging me. I did check out a very nice car not long ago. It was a blue (royal blue?) 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva SL with the 3.1 V6. 83000 Miles on it (US car). Non smoker car, and loaded. Im talking remote starter, spoiler, fog lamps, alarm system. It had the awesome 17" wheels wraped in Goodyears. It was a mint 1 owner car. The problem was, the engine seemed to idle rough, coughing up some smoke and the suspension seemed out of whack. The guy wanted $2500 CAD firm, and was very unwilling to certify it. I offered $1700 and walked away. He attempted to talk me into taking it for $2000, but was still not going to certify, so I said no thanks. pics of that sweet Achieva:

I love the styling of the Achieva (and also its pointy nosed Skylark cousin).

I keep thinking it would be fun to trash around in for a bit. Still contemplating. PRO: cheap entry price, looks ok, probably mechanicaly fine CON: fixer upper base model crap, not fast

I am looking at getting myself some cheap wheels for spring/summer. Maximum price of $3000 CAD I would really like an Achieva (1994 or 1995 is my preference). I found an ad on Saturday for a 1994 Achieva S sedan with 160,000 Kilometers for $2200. Called, and a lady told me she had bought a Corolla, and wants to get rid of the Olds pronto. I asked over the phone if its a V6 or 4, but she said she didnt know, she would have to look in the manual (haha women driver). I came to look at it on Sunday, and was mildly dissapointed. It is a rock bottom base model. It has the 2.3 OHV I4, 3 speed auto, 14inch wheelcovers, and crank windows. The best part was, it is Purple Pearl Metallic (a super rare color, and the same as our '95 Lumina!). Car seemed ok mechanicaly, but had some minor rust, and a lot of broken bits inside. The power doorlocks on both doors dont work, the fuel filler release doesnt work, only the front speakers work (rear are toast probably). I thought "$1000", but offered $1300 to see what she would say. She said "sure, we can do that." It would include certification. I said I would give it some thought, and left. Yesterday she calls me up, and says basically: "You seemed like a nice guy, and I just want to get rid of the car, so I will drop the price to $500! My question: WOULD YOU DO IT? (or am I crazy) pics: