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One of the Best Vehicles Ive Owned - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
By miker63 - April 3 - 6:08 amBought our 2000 used in 2010 with over 150,000 miles on it. Has made several long, out of state trips and is our primary in town ride. Ive replaced battery, starter, idle control valve, belt and tensioner, tailgate lift cylinders, and rear air shocks. Took to dealer for a bad crank speed sensor wiring harness - $600 total repair. All reasonable repairs for a vehicle this age. Love the space and seats. Excellent fuel economy. Nice driver. Solid overall construction. Has been a reliable and very good van for hauling kids to ball games, moving music equipment, and everything else!
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Not a Toyota, But not Bad - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
By bbcro - March 22 - 10:00 amInitially disappointed w/interior build quality and materials. Things fell off and we didnt know where they came from (read, VERY plastic interior). Radio has been replaced 3 times, right door speaker twice, driver side seat heater twice, and rear window washer has failed so many times I gave up on it. But... the dealer was terrific (Bush Olds/GMC, Lenoir NC) always ready with a loaner and would pick up/drop off if necessary. Last van was Previa, better overall quality, but Olds is much more car-like and cheaper to repair.
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Not Worth It - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
By greg - February 13 - 7:16 pmMy Oldsmobile Silhouette had constant electrical problems. GM would not stand behind its defective intake manifold gasket problem despite a service memo noting the design issue. Is is any wonder Olds went down and GM sales are poor.
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Oldsmobile Silhouette - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
By Uncle Buck - October 7 - 2:00 amInstalled Goodyear Regotta Tires, the milage went up from 21 to 25 highway. Have towed trailers from 700 to 1200 miles on trips. (Loaded U-Haul 5X8 single axil.) Ride is comfortable. The 3.4 engine is very fuel efficient and yet very responsive at highway spead for passing and acceleration. The seating flexability makes it a great all around vehicle. This vehicle may get you over the Minivan syndrome.
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happy - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
By mommy of 3 - February 25 - 2:00 amWe love our van. The comfortable seats were much nicer than the toyota and honda minivans. We get great gas mileage avg. 22mpg highway/city mixed. The automatic door is so great, especially for the school pick-up line. We have had no major repairs or mechanical problems. This is a great van for long trips. The kids have their headphone and gaming jacks within their reach, and there are plenty of cup- holders. The ride is super smooth and quiet. We highly recommend this van.
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Sorry to see Olds go! - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
By Jeff - November 26 - 4:20 amOur 2000 Extended Premier Edition Silhouette with all the leather and video toys is a very cool and comfortable ride. The car has spent many days in the dealer repair shop for work on brakes and manifold. The front end has been aligned three times but still goes through tires quick. This is the first front wheel drive car Ive owned and Im not a fan. Gas mileage for this big van is awesome and my wife is always running the AC.
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Ok, but some problems - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
By finderskeepers - February 10 - 7:30 pmWe bought our Silhouette for its creature comforts, but many of them have since failed us. It has 60,000 miles on it, but the rear air no longer works, nor does the drivers heated seat. I have had the rear air shocks replaced (not cheap), the battery replaced, and the original spec tires were gone by 40,000 miles. The engine always sounds like a diesel on start-up, lots of knocking going on until warmed up. On the plus side, it always starts, ihas buttery smooth leather seats, has a comfortable ride, and adequate power (but not overwhelming). I like the good sounding audio system and genuine 7 passenger seating.
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Great Van, but Interior Not Dependable - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
By Todd - January 9 - 8:26 pmI bought this van with 12 miles on it and have put over 126,000 on it. There has NEVER been a mechanical failure, but it has had several problems with interior things. The power door had to be repaired three times, power windows twice, power door locks three times. Its gas mileage is outstanding, averaging 25 mpg. This van provides great comfort. Overall I am very pleased with it.
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The cadillac of minivans - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
By Lovin it so far. - December 27 - 2:50 amMy wife and I bought this minivan to help with our problem of fitting too many kids into our old autos. For a minivan it has some punch, gets comparably great gas mileage, and our minivan though it has 111,000 miles rides as smooth as the day it was bought i suspect. The interior was well thought out though, I find that the cup holders are in some odd places. all in all pretty happy with our purchase. 3600 out the door at the local dealership with a tank full of gas and an oil change.
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Best vehicle I ever owned - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
By Deloris Kotowske - November 23 - 10:00 amLove my Olds Silhouette and would buy another one if they were still making them. I tell everyone how absolutely wonderful this vehicle is. Economical on gas, comfortable for traveling and my grandkids love riding in it. Easy to get into and out of which is an especially nice feature for older folks and those with certain back problems. No tugging to pull yourself up and out of the seat to exit the vehicle. Plus ease of motion to get into the vehicle. What a shame this awesome vehicle has been dis- continued. I have about 128,00 miles with nominal repairs. What a blessing financially that is in this day and age with repair bills soaring out of site. Fantastic mode of transportation.
