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The Silhouette debuted in 1990. Following are Oldsmobile Silhouette minivan news highlights and reviews from a number of sources. (1999-2004 model years are indicated in parentheses.)

Car Review (All Years)
Reviews and ratings of the Oldsmobile Silhouette (all years). These reviews are written by the owners themselves.

Car Survey (All Years)
Here's what owners of the Oldsmobile Silhouette minivan think of their vehicles -- all years are covered.

MSN Autos (All Years)
See what owners think of their Oldsmobile Silhouette minivans from previous model years.

Car Buying Strategies (2003)
The 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette presents itself as an extremely capable minivan that boasts an abundance of power, performance, style and comfort.

Car Buying Strategies (2002)
The seven-passenger Oldsmobile Silhouette GL passenger Van features a seating capacity of seven, a six-way power driver’s seat, and a handy 50/50 split folding third row seat.

MSN Autos (2002)
New for 2002: The Silhouette is available with Versatrak AWD for the 2002 model year. Also available is a DVD entertainment system and three new exterior colors.

New Car Test Drive (2002)
All-wheel drive is available this year for the Silhouette, improving vehicle stability and driver control on slippery surfaces.

Detroit News (2001)
Competitors like Honda Odyssey have more powerful engines. Overhead controls are difficult to read in daytime.

Epinions (2001)
See what owners of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette minivan think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

New Car Test Drive (2001)
Silhouette prices look steep compared to those of other minivans, but please note that the Silhouette lineup does not include any four-cylinder or short-wheelbase models to keep the price of admission low.

Epinions (2000)
See what owners of the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette minivan think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

New Car Test Drive (2000)
It handles well and is actually fun to hustle down a challenging road. With its long wheelbase, the Silhouette seats seven comfortably and comes with thoughtful interior touches that make trips with kids go easier. The Premieree edition features a state-of-the-art video entertainment system.

Edmunds (1999)
American consumers like torque, so the Olds delivers that too by employing a 185-horsepower 3.4-liter V6 that makes 210 foot-pounds of twist at 4,000 rpm. The result is a surprisingly fun-to-drive van.

New Car Test Drive (1999)
The extra 14 inches of the three extended models adds considerable cargo area behind the third row of seats. This minivan offers the same dimensions as the Chevrolet Venture and Pontiac Montana.

Woman Motorist (1999)
Even though the GM minivans are slightly narrower to accommodate European roads for their Opel and Vauxhall versions, walk-through clearance is adequate.

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