Oldsmobile Silhouette, Pontiac Trans Sport, Chevy Lumina APV Van The Dustbuster 1st 0-60 MPH Review

At the beginning of the video it states that the Chrysler minivans were rare wheel drive. This is incorrect. Chrysler minivans were front wheel drive.

Topics:
1. Car Introduction, technical specifications, 0-60 mph - START 0:00 Length: 7+ minutes
2. Interior, Key Fob, Child Security Lock - START 7:09 Length: 11+ minutes
3. Sound System & Cassette Tape Player - START 18:50 Length: 7+ minutes
4. Climate Control - START 26:23 Length: 3 minutes
5. Cruise Control - START 29:18 Length: 2+ minutes
6. Driving Experience - START 31:55 Length: 2 minutes
7. Windshield Wipers - START 33:47 Length: 1+ minute
8. Dash, Gear Shift Lever, Indicator lamps, Ignition, Interior Lights - START 35:05 Length: 7+ minutes
9. Exterior Lights - START 42:35 Length: 3+ minutes
10. Luggage Carrier / Roof Rack - START 45:52 Length: 2+ minutes
11. Car Seats & Spacing - START 48:01 Length: 10+ minutes
12. Some of the Known Week Spots - START 58:30 Length: 4+ minutes
13. The Engine & the Underbody - START 1:02:35 Length 4+ minutes
14. The Jack & the Spare Wheel - START 1:07:24 Length 4+ minutes
15. Spare Parts & New Car Window Sticker - START 1:12:11 Length: 5+ minutes

This is just a basic review without going into too many details. The Oldsmobile’s CEO asked me to give you this short briefing about the car as a tribute, and before that, to use a dustbuster to vacuum the carpet. So I did.

Oldsmobile Silhouette, Pontiac Trans Sport, and Chevy Lumina APV where virtually the same vehicles. I am just using the Oldsmobile version of this car for this review. Oldsmobile was addressed as a luxuries version, Chevy as value version, and Pontiac as a style version.

A special thanks to N.E.N. Auto Service and Repair located in Stone Mountain for lifting the Oldsmobile up thus making it possible to add a footage of the car's underbody.

Special thanks to LCR for using their truck, camera, and driver to help record beautiful shots of the Oldsmobile driving through the traffic.

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[leandro]

This is the best car review I have ever OMG even more awesome is the fact that the car reviewed it's a Chevrolet And those robotic voices and funny comments were a nice touch, lol!

[danbear]

This was a fantastic review, thank you for your time and effort.

I inherited a low mileage TransPort. I was not a fan, I watched delivery truck unloading the TransPort I thought “I’m settling this beast as soon as I can”. Somehow from the drive to and from the DMV to register it or the drive back home I was less disgusted by it. I argued with myself that it was minivan and single guys didn’t drive minivans so I listed it for sale. While I was waiting for a buyer to sweep it up my best friend invited me to join him and a few other kayakers to go camping, my other car at the time was a Cooper S and packing up camping gear and strapping a kayak to the roof of my Mini didn’t seem practical or safe though. The roof rack turned out to be the perfect height to load and strap a kayak and with the rear seats removed it handily swallowed all my camping gear with room to spare.

That road trip I fell in ‘strong like’ with the TransPort. I gave me surprisingly good fuel economy, pretty good ride and when the weather turned ugly I packed my gear up, stowed all of in the van and still had loads of room to stretch out my bed roll and sleeping bag. After years of kayaking, camping and ‘just because’ road trips my path of adventure with my TransPort was forever severed by a way drunk half naked old man driving a Cadillac. Losing my Adventure Spaceship was a bummer, seeing that old man staggering around in a banana hammock just added unnecessary punishment.

I still look for a replacement for the TransPort. I can rebuild the motor and transmission, troubleshoot and repair any wiring issues and I bought materials a few years ago so I can reupholster any interior issues. I just can find a one that doesn’t have frame damage or too much oxidation though. From an embarrassment to own of my favorite vehicles, I lost my TransPort, the memories are forever though.

[johnn.]

I had a '93 Silhouette. Loved it.

[ChuckMcKnight]

I'm honestly in awe of how extensive this review is. Well done!

[Antonio]

this is the best review of the Oldsmobile Silhouette on the internet! it couldn't be any better! thank you for letting me know and thank you for making it!
i thought it will be like 7 or 8 minutes long, but 1h17 minutes, whooo and it's so detailed! thank you!

i'm looking to buy one here in Europe but they are so rare almost impossible to find, espacially in good condition, but i'll keep looking and waiting!

[THX-kwjh]

"The Cadillac of Minivans" according to the movie "Get Shorty" from 1995.

[doncox]

I loved mine, it was Gold 1993 Pontiac Transport. The only trouble I had was the a/c. Great gas mileage and very comfortable💯

[tutosmiamor]

Tenía años que no veía
Una ni me acordaba de su existencia pero la Vi por la calle y
Me encantó

[shark]

I love your Silhouette. This is the best video ever! Your video is awesome. I'm amazed. Great Job!!

[davidviktora]

Years ago I could almost buy a Chevy Lumina APV '94 from my friend. At that time this Chevy was quite unique here in the CZ, there were only about a couple of tens of Lumina APVs in the entire country. I do love the silhouette of the car and smart solution of interior. I have always been fascinated by that windshield and the spaciousness of the car. Before the purchase, I could test drive that Lumina and I loved it. Unfortunately, before I could buy it, the engine broke down so much that the repair was out of question financially (engine block ruptured) and I had to cancel the action. I got a Jeep XJ Cherokee '94 from him instead (and I do own it still these days).
The engine service must be a nightmare - replacing the timing belt or spark plugs in the rear line of cylinders (those buried deep at the firewall)... or the battery... must be veeeery tasty thing :). Thanks for your marvelous review, I could at least see what I missed :). The car is beautiful even by today's merits. Those were times when cars had been produced to satisfy customers, not emission limits and bureaucratic nonsenses (set by the EU in my case)....

[AmazingWorlds]

1. Car Introduction, technical specifications, 0-60 mph - START 0:00 Length: 7+ minutes
2. Interior, Key Fob, Child Security Lock - START 7:09 Length: 11+ minutes
3. Sound System & Cassette Tape Player - START 18:50 Length: 7+ minutes
4. Climate Control - START 26:23 Length: 3 minutes
5. Cruise Control - START 29:18 Length: 2+ minutes
6. Driving Experience - START 31:55 Length: 2 minutes
7. Windshield Wipers - START 33:47 Length: 1+ minute
8. Dash, Gear Shift Lever, Indicator lamps, Ignition, Interior Lights - START 35:05 Length: 7+ minutes
9. Exterior Lights - START 42:35 Length: 3+ minutes
10. Luggage Carrier / Roof Rack - START 45:52 Length: 2+ minutes
11. Car Seats & Spacing - START 48:01 Length: 10+ minutes
12. Some of the Known Week Spots - START 58:30 Length: 4+ minutes
13. The Engine & the Underbody - START 1:02:35 Length 4+ minutes
14. The Jack & the Spare Wheel - START 1:07:24 Length 4+ minutes
15. Spare Parts & New Car Window Sticker - START 1:12:11 Length: 5+ minutes

[autoaventurabuenosairesarg]

Excellent your description of the vans, I have had one. It was the best vehicle I have ever owned. good !!! Congratulations friend for the description!

[scotthullinger]

I had a Pontiac Transport van which I liked very much all the way around, except for when the transmission went bad, which was an expensive repair job.

[macrodisio]

You´re a real fan for this model, i had a Lumina 1992, 3.8, loved!

[fusionblack]

I love seeing the dashboards and widget, and the technology of those times

[audieconrad]

Owned a '93 Lumina APV 3.8. Bullet proof.

[ekolaj]

I have a 1994 Oldsmobile silhouette just like that and it has the same features except for the power door

[blackbirdwisconsin]

There are other differences with earlier years, like the gas door. Earlier ones have an inside release on the floor between the drivers seat and door. Also, without fog lights, the switch there is an on off switch for all interior lights. Then the optional rear air, which adds a fan speed control located by the ashtray next to the seat behind the driver.

[saraleon]

This is probably one of my favorite cars of all time. I am currently working on a 3D printed model 1:18 model of a Pontiac Trans Sport complete with an interior and rubber tires 😁 I haven’t finished it but it is very cool. I really want to own one but they are very uncommon here as people didn’t like the styling, most on sale are in terrible condition sadly.

Thank you so much for the awesome video! :P

[davemorgan]

Nice video. Thank you for making it. I love this van.