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#534 of 1485 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS by stobar

Sep 18, 2001 (6:21 pm)

I owned a 1997 Chevy Venture Extended Wheelbase with the power sliding door and loved it dearly. Decided to go shopping around last month for a trade in and when looking at the 2001 models, came across some new Oldsmobile Silhouettes on the lot. Now as much as I like the Ventures, I soon realized that the Silo's were a step up, very plush. Dealers are trying to move them and even though they sell for about 2,500 more than a Venture, you can get it for the same price as a Venture (with many more options), but the kicker with the Olds is a 5 year, 60,000 mile warranty! I know that some are saying Olds is going out of business in the next few years, but parts will be readily available at any GM dealer for years to come. Heck, they have the same engine! Also, knowing that the Ventures, Silhouettes, and Pontiac Montana's are identical and made at the same plant, decided to purchase the Silhouette. If you are considering purchasing a Montana, you owe it to yourself to at least look at the Silhouettes. As a former Venture owner and 20 year Chevy man, I and my wife are pleasantly pleased with the decision. 60K warranty helps and no more silver grill! Also, the Olds doesn't have the black plastic molding that runs along the sides like the Montana. The Olds has the molding, but it is the same color as the van and blends in. (and no, I am not a GM/Olds rep - I'm just your average Joe who likes GM products) Good luck!
 
Barry

#535 of 1485 2002 AWD by hardesty

Sep 19, 2001 (6:29 am)

The 2002 AWD GM minis are now being built. Our 2002 Silhouette Premiere AWD was built 06SEP2001. AWDs should start showing up on dealer lots soon, and you can order one now. The Olds comes with the 5yr/60K warranty, but it does not look like many will be built, as our dealer (Chevy/Olds) just stopped new Oldsmobile sales yesterday as part of the dealer buyout program. They said that most Olds dealers had already signed up for the buyout.

#536 of 1485 AWD by hardesty

Sep 24, 2001 (2:30 pm)

So, has anyone purchased, test driven, or even seen any 2002 AWD vans yet (Montana, Venture, or Silhouette).

#537 of 1485 Suzannevan #520 by montanafan

Sep 24, 2001 (8:52 pm)

What I am is someone who gets disappointed with the lack of infomation in posts here. If I were to replace my Voyager it would be with a Montana because of its 8-passenger feature. I watch this board because two of my brothers have Montanas for their families, a 1997 (ID#174434) and a 2001 (ID#303612). You wanted to know if others had similar problems, but you haven't provided any details about the location of your leak, what the dealer has tried and where he has looked. How does your ID# compare to my brothers? What was the fuel/smoke issue and how did the dealer fix it.

#538 of 1485 by drew_

Sep 27, 2001 (12:28 am)

Please note that the IIHS 40 mph front offset crash test results for the GM minivans is now linked in the Additional Resources box on the left hand column of your screen.
 

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#539 of 1485 2002 AWD Thunder by railroadcpa

Sep 28, 2001 (8:02 pm)

Well I finally did it. Today I ordered factory built Montana AWD thunder package. I am not sure if I want to sell or keep my 94 Transport as a second car.

#540 of 1485 Congrats railroadcpa by steve_ HOST

Sep 28, 2001 (8:10 pm)

Edmunds reports that the "Thunder Sport package adds a fully independent suspension, 16-inch aluminum wheels, two-tone leather, a rear spoiler and the all-important "Thunder" badging."
 
Getting any other goodies (and when is the delivery eta)?
 
And, anyone, why is there a $69 New Jersey surcharge for this van?

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#541 of 1485 NEW JERSEY SURCHARGE by montanafan

Sep 29, 2001 (5:08 am)

New Jersey law requires manufacturers to pay their dealers a higher rate for warranty repairs. This is the manufacturer's way of recovering those costs vs cars for other states.

#542 of 1485 by steve_ HOST

Sep 29, 2001 (7:55 am)

Thanks montanafan - it's always something isn't it?

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#543 of 1485 2002 AWD Thunder by railroadcpa

Oct 01, 2001 (8:52 pm)

Not many more options available after the thunder package. I ordered the pwr drivers side door and the in dash 6 CD changer. The only thing left is the heated engine block. I hope I will never need that. I live in Florida.
 
I do not have a clue when it may be built. The thunder package may be a problem. I heard (on this list) that AWDs were being produced.

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