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!

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am glad you like the review. These minivans became rather rare in the US as well and it's highly unlikely to find one on the street. They are, however, a lot of fun to drive and are catching attention because of their rarity.

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

@AmazingWorlds314

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I tried to capture everything about this car I could think of. It took over two months to video and edit it.

@ChuckMcKnight

Жыл бұрын

@@AmazingWorlds314 I'd say you succeeded!

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 loooooooong 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)....

@AmazingWorlds314

Жыл бұрын

This is a really awesome story. It is great that you still own your '94 Cherokee. The Silhouette is a great and a unique car. Super fan to drive.

@ocarrier3918

Жыл бұрын

Well buddy…. You ended up owning a Jeep!!! Really awesome end to the story!

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

@AmazingWorlds314

Жыл бұрын

It truly is. It is so much fun to drive it around.

Excelente descripción. Excelente vehículo!!!!!!!!!

@AmazingWorlds314

10 ай бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed it.

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

@AmazingWorlds314

3 ай бұрын

I am so glad to see that you enjoyed the video! More shall come soon so stay tended :-)

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

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

Un coche verdaderamente único y súper divertido de conducir.

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

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

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

The videoed 3.8L Oldsmobile Silhouette would take about 20 mpg or 12 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. A super unique car.

I had a '93 Silhouette. Loved it.

@AmazingWorlds314

8 ай бұрын

Great car all around.

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.

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.

@AmazingWorlds314

2 ай бұрын

Wow, this is a great story. It is true that upon removing all of the seats from the Trans Sport / Silhouette there is a lot of room to load a lot of gear. I hope the video brought some of the great memories.

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

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

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed the review! I also agree that it was a great car. I remember when they first showed up, they attracted a lot of attention due to their unique styling. In my opinion, this styling was awesome.

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

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

I am very glad you enjoyed it! The Silhouette really is a fun car.

@shark93747

2 жыл бұрын

@@AmazingWorlds314 I'm sure it is! My parents used to have one when I was a kid. I've been looking to get one because it was I always like it, but they're hard to find. If you ever want to sell it count with me :)

To calibrate your compass you must drive in a figure 8 . About 6 times .

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

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed the video. This van is truly unique and lot's of fun to drive.

I keep reading/hearing that the Oldsmobile Silhouette was sold as the Pontiac Trans Sport in Europe, but wouldn’t that just mean it WAS the Pontiac Trans Sport? It was rebadged in the US too. If the Euro version had a different set of base specs more in line with the Olds Silhouette then I’d call it what it is: A Euro-spec Pontiac Trans Sport. Even if that was the only place they were sold back then, it’s no different than the Trans Sport and Montana that were sold in the USA later. Like the Chevy Venture and Lumina van, they are all just rebadged U-platform vehicles. I wouldn’t associate it any more with Olds than the others.

Great video thanks for showing around your car!🎉

@AmazingWorlds314

4 ай бұрын

I am glad you like it.

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.

@AmazingWorlds314

3 ай бұрын

Great information.

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

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

One of the most unique designs. Super fun to drive.

Молодец!Очень позновательное ,много нового узнал из этого видео,купил аналогичный авто Pontiak Trans Sport V3.1 1993

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

Спасибо! Я очень рад, что видео получилось информативным. Поздравляю с приобретением версии этого фургона Pontiac! Эти фургоны уникальны и действительно классны. -Translation: “Thank you! I am very glad the video was informative. Congrats on owning a Pontiac version of this van! These vans are unique and really awesome.”

Very nice job ! Congratulations

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :-) I will be soon posting another review of another cool classic car.

Great video! Really enjoyed watching it.

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Great video my friend! 💯 😎

@AmazingWorlds314

Жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed it.

Owned a '93 Lumina APV 3.8. Bullet proof.

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

These really are great cars! I specifically love the design of the long front. This design was great although some engine parts were slightly harder to reach, such as the brake fluid reservoir. Still worth it. 🙂

Very Nice car,thank you very much,for the introduction.

@AmazingWorlds314

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🙂

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

@AmazingWorlds314

21 күн бұрын

Great! I am sure you love that car.

@ekolaj191

21 күн бұрын

Yeah, I love that car. It’s my dream to own one.

Many thanks for posting such a thorough review of this van. I have owned a ‘02 Silhouette for a few years that I use a comfortable pickup truck. I was lucky to find a nice ‘96 Silhouette in the same color which I bought last month based on your excellent review. It is well equipped with rear air and the power sliding door. At the junkyard today I found an identical extra dome light and “ABS” brake petal pad on a ‘95 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera if you need to find these. I am still looking for the plastic handles for bringing the middle seat forward shown at about minute 51:00 of your video. Any idea where else GM used them?

@AmazingWorlds314

Жыл бұрын

I am glad the video assisted your great purchase of the 1996 3.4L Silhouette! :-) The parts may not always be easily found, but searching for local salvage yards (expanding the ratio as sometimes remote yards may have what you need) and eBay were my best resources.

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

@AmazingWorlds314

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome. I haven't seen a 1:18 Pontiac Transport model. It's grate you can print one out.

Am sure this was built before 94. We were in Usa in 93 and we had this as rental. It was am amazing van, prolly at that time best we have seen

@AmazingWorlds314

13 күн бұрын

You're correct. It was build before 1994, during 1994, and after 1994 :-).

Great review

@AmazingWorlds314

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Super review!

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

¡Excelente vehículo!

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

Estoy de acuerdo. Buen coche. :-)

Благодарю за поздравления!

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

Добро пожаловать! :-) - Translation: “You are welcome!”

Bro loves his van for sure!!

@AmazingWorlds314

6 ай бұрын

Oh, yeah. Me do loves me vans 😛.

@lou_sassole

5 күн бұрын

Do u have an of?

The ironing van (since it looks like an iron on wheels.....but quirky indeed....I don't think Indonesians back in the day receive vans like this until kia's carnival back in the late 90s!

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

This van has been exported to multiple countries throughout the world, although at many of those, it has been considered rather expensive, but also equally impressive at the time. Driving it is fun and it has a rather unusual view through its large front windshield.

I very like thank u very much. I love this car

@AmazingWorlds314

Жыл бұрын

I am glad you like the video. There shall be more coming soon.

came for the dustbusters, stayed for my little sister's t-shirt

@AmazingWorlds314

6 күн бұрын

You don't even wanna know how I got it from her...

Last year I sourced a 1995 Lumina APV 3.8 Litre.

@AmazingWorlds314

18 күн бұрын

Great deal. Are you loving it?

My wife and had a 1995 old minivan as a rental for about a month

@AmazingWorlds314

10 ай бұрын

Awesome car. I love driving it.

We still have my father's 1990. It has the smaller engine, it's not as cosmetically nice as yours, but it runs fine and the air conditioning works.

Can you make a video on the sliding door sound effect? If you let the power sliding door shut it will play the sound when it is closing. The sound is nostalgic for me as when I was younger my family actually owned a 92 Lumina APV .

@AmazingWorlds314

Жыл бұрын

I do love these old artifacts that bring in nostalgia so I exactly understand what you mean. The presented model does not have the automatic door as it was an option and the original buyer did not go with it.

@HexagonalPrism19

Жыл бұрын

@@AmazingWorlds314 It was actually a 95 APV. I was off a bit. Thanks for the reply!

Pristine shape for its age and mileage nice find of a curious piece of automotive history

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is a great car and it's a joy to drive.

Very excellent and thorough review. Very clean for this year model. I have recently acquired a 95 Silhouette, not as nice as yours. As ugly as it is, it's a pleasure to drive.

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

This one was also in rather a poor shape when I got it. It took some dedicated work and effort and eventually it started to look close to showroom.

@CampingOutOfDebt88

2 жыл бұрын

@@AmazingWorlds314 well you did a good job then. Did you find a good place for parts?

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

@@CampingOutOfDebt88 yes. I would gladly sell all the parts that you see at the end of the video as a bulk. I would also ship if you know of a good freight company. You could always pick them up.

@allleex8616

2 жыл бұрын

Я тоже приобрел такой же только Pontiac Trans sport, в очень плохом состоянии, сейчас делаю его сам )

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

@@allleex8616 Поздравляю! Когда я купил свой фургон, он тоже был в плохом состоянии, но я восстановил его, и теперь он отлично выглядит. Состояние близкое к выставочному. Работа окупилась, машина привлекает внимание на улице. -Translation: “Congratulations! When I bought my van, it also has been in a poor condition but I restored it and now it looks great. It’s close to a showroom condition. The work paid off and the car attracts attention on the street.“

So which gear your are selecting while you driving throw the city and which on motorways ?

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

I would always use the small D no matter if driving in the city or on a motorway. The small D is a normal driving position for all circumstances and it goes all the way up to fourth gear - about 70mph (113kmh) at about 2000 rpm . The big D could be useful in healy areas or when pulling a trailer and it allows going only up to third gear. All versions before 1993 had only three gear transmissions. I talk more about it in chapter 8 that starts at 35:05.

Zajebista recenzja i auto. Kiedyś to robili auta... Dla ludzi a nie dla pieniędzy...

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

Dziękuję! To naprawdę świetna bryka.

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.

I have a Pontiac Trans Sport 3.8. At 1700 RPM the car doesn't rn smoothly but seems to slightly stutter. And only when the motor is warm. When still cold it runs fine. Up till now the motor stopped while driving. My garage suspects a problem with the transaxle. The warning light for the engine is constantly on when the engine is warm. What do you think? Transaxle or another problem? Suggestions are verry welcome.

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

My first guess was fuel/air problem. These cars were known for some fuel pump issues. But if it only occurs when the car is warm then it seams the temperature has a play in it. I am not sure why tranaxle would have anything to do with it. My best suggestion would be to look around for a place or for an enthusiast who would be more familiar.

“Go Dawgs?” “Stone Mountain?” Didn’t expect you to be here in the State of Georgia. ;)

@emmettturner9452

2 жыл бұрын

“I-20 East?” Gwinnett on the license plate?

@emmettturner9452

2 жыл бұрын

Well, howdy neighbor!

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

@@emmettturner9452 Yes! A total Sherlock Holmes Style. It's to confused my audience.

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

@@emmettturner9452 Hallo, Hallo.

There is one thing that you did not cover. Nobody has. As a kid I tempered with the rear interior light from the back seat. The white plastic fell off and it made a buzzer go off. My grandma was in the middle and helped me put it back in place.

@AmazingWorlds314

Жыл бұрын

Are you sure it was 1st gen Silhouette? Removing the white plastic from the dome light on the ceiling would not trigger any buzzer. Why would it or what purpose would that fulfil? Also, the buzzer you might be referring to is the one that would sound when you open Silhouette's side door. Even with that, it was an extra option to have a side door that would open with a push of a button (and trigger a warning buzzer).

@bjthedjdutchdude1992

Жыл бұрын

@@AmazingWorlds314 The car was a Pontiac Trans Sport and sliding door was manual. The incident happened while driving on the highway.

This is the best review How can i get this car......i love so much

@AmazingWorlds314

Ай бұрын

It certainly is a rare find nowadays. You could try online or on a marketplace and eventually you will go across one.

Duster Buster. chevrolet, pontiac, & oldsmobile.

Hey Men I like you video, no speak English, but I need something pieces of Minivan Lumina 1998

What's the songs on the tape

@AmazingWorlds314

Жыл бұрын

I listed all the songs in the credits at the end of the video.

My lord I must be thirsty. I don’t care about these vans one bit ……….but arm day got my attention.

@AmazingWorlds314

8 ай бұрын

They are so great that they catch attention of those who never thought they would pay any attention to them :-P.

The LED bar is not original

Салом менда 1990 Й 3.2 бор запчаст керак кайдан олмас булади..???

@AmazingWorlds314

3 ай бұрын

Сез запчастьларны юньярдларда, онлайн кибетләрдә яки төрле машина клубларында эзли аласыз.

Nice baby shirt

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

😀 Thank you! I worked hard to select the softest, stretchest, and fittest material that also more or less matches the color of the Olds.

This is amazing I m also a hot wheels lover n I make different different types of hot wheels stuff like display, showroom, track,cars,loop track, launcher and of course hot wheels drift track and drift pad u can watch all in my hot wheels playlists...

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

This Oldsmobile is a one large Hot Wheels car. It is in 1:1 scale. All doors and hood open. It's so big, I couldn't keep it on my shelf and I have to keep it in my garage instead. :-P

I'm sorry but I'm so focused on his hot body, it took me a while to realize that car was there.

@AmazingWorlds314

28 күн бұрын

You make me blush...

Супер рычит.

2:34 No chrysler minivan ever since the dawn of the Caravan in 1984 has been RWD.

@AmazingWorlds314

7 ай бұрын

Yes, I corrected that mistake in the description.

Chrysler minivan were front drive

@AmazingWorlds314

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for catching it. They indeed were front wheel drive. I added a note in the description correcting it.

Chrysler Minivans have always been Front Wheel Drive. They were never RWD.

@AmazingWorlds314

6 ай бұрын

True. I added this correction to the description.

You need a smaller t-shirt

@AmazingWorlds314

6 ай бұрын

But then my muscles won't show...

Dude you need a tighter shirt

@AmazingWorlds314

17 күн бұрын

I tried but it ripped.

Chrysler Voyager was just better, Pontiac went with so much unnecessary stuff to the point it is ridiculous.

@AmazingWorlds314

8 ай бұрын

The Voyager is also great. But I really got attached to my Oldsmobile :-)

Why dont you get some clothes that fit

@AmazingWorlds314

Ай бұрын

To inspire you to trade those double cheeseburgers for a sleeker silhouette.

Soviet doug score is... 👋🪄🔮 Approved

@AmazingWorlds314

5 ай бұрын

Phew. 🙂