1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Pros: dependable/smooth/economical/good value
Cons: Headlights/weak brakes/noisy wiper system/warranty service worse than expected

People who know me are wondering why I have this curious American people mover in my fleet.
Professional suicide?
Revenge?
Hypnosis, perhaps.

A dealer, who I consult for, had one on his lot with an odd noise that was...

Pros: Looks and runs good.
Cons: Cosmetic and inconvient problems

We bought our Oldsmobile Sihoette about six months ago, used. It is a 1997. The van itself is just gorgeous. This particular model even has leather seats. We just love the way it looks. It has also never had to be serviced in the six months we have...

Pros: It ran for the first few months
Cons: Every thing else

As the first mini-van I ever purchased, the Silhouette appeared to have all the style, bells, whistles and comforts we wanted. It wasn't long, however, before we realized that Utopia was non-existent in Oldsmobile's Silhouette. Ours is the 1997...

Pros: Automatic door and folding rear seats.
Cons: Accommodations to car seats.

After realizing that our first child was on the way, my husband and I began our search for a minivan believing that this would be the best mode of transportation with children. We found the Silhouette and liked several things about it.

One of...

Pros: looks, price, comfort
Cons: power

I bought a 1997 Silhouette when they first came out with the new design. It was reasonably priced, had the equipment I wanted and more. In the first 45 days of ownership, we put over 6,000 miles on this van and it performed admirably. We now have put...

Pros: Power sliding door, styling
Cons: mileage, reliability, noise

I bought my Silhouette because I liked the styling, the remote controlled power sliding side door, and the handling. This van has plenty of space and is very versatile. The seats are easy to remove and install, as needed. This van is powerful and easy...