The 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada Is the Old-School Luxury SUV

[@chartreux1532]

As a German i'm insanely fascinated whenever Doug does a Review on some 1980s-1990s etc. Oldsmobile, Chevrolet, Buick and other US Brands that either aren't sold here in European Countries or have a different Midel Line-Up here. Funny enough, when you're a Car Guy and see a 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada on the Autobahn it will grab your Attention more than any Porsche because they're more than rare. Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps

[@kanjionshasteen9159]

I have lived in the US for 21 years and I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of these

[@NinjaNovice]

You may see one if you cruise a small used car dealership.

[@mikevale3620]

Indeed, because Porches are as common as Taxi's...A 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada is a special type of vehicle both because of the known and historic name...preceeding the Porsche by decades and because of what it represents in the motoring world.

[@trentpettit6336]

@@kanjionshasteen9159 Sadly, their transmissions were crappy, so most of them went to the junkyard a long time ago! But realize also that the Bravada was always more rare than the Chevy Blazer and GMC Jimmy (even more rare would be the GMC Typhoon, which only existed for model years 1992 and 1993)

[@milaniman]

Yes, the rarer a car (or anything else) is always exciting to see.

[@CHubbs376]

I'm sure the views are not the greatest on these types of videos, but random 80s and 90s car reviews like this are definitely my favorite type of Doug videos.

[@Fafnir33]

Honestly, for me this type of videos are more interesting, than expensive supercars videos. 80s-90s cars had some personality in them. They where weird, quirky and thus interesting.

[@RosefMudson1414]

the storage under the dashboard is for an umbrella

[@themaritimegirl]

The "CRT" gauge cluster is actually VFD - vacuum fluorescent display.

[@BradBolin]

Yep. In no way, shape or form is that a CRT screen!

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

Almost nobody knows what a VFD is. An understandable error.

[@BradBolin]

@@Mountain-Man-3000 No, because almost everyone also knows what a CRT is.

[@danielknepper6884]

Exactly ​@@BradBolin

[@krpajda]

man thats so much cooler than a crt too, what an unfortunate mistake to make

[@thatcarguy1UZ]

They actually used a vehicle speed sensor, which is basically a hall effect switch and a reluctor wheel in place of the speedometer cable and worm gear that older vehicles used. When you would rev the engine, it would cause the reluctor wheel to vibrate and generate a false speed reading on the speed sensor. On two-wheel drive vehicles, it would be on the tail shaft of the transmission, and on 4 wheel drive vehicles, it would be on the rear output shaft of the transfer case.

[@newwnewac]

Other Car KZbinrs: *Racing to review the Cybertruck Doug: “Check out this Oldsmobile”

[@josephj807]

Fr this is the reason I watch his videos

[@masterballs8571]

somehow i care more for that oldsmobile than for boring evs

[@hollowaang5284]

Nobody cares about the Cybertruck though.

[@vadim6385]

And that's why we're attracted to people who don't seem to give a damn.

[@1mlb704]

Videos like this are for *car* people. The Cybertruck is for *tech* people.

[@ouch1011]

As a (former) professional mechanic who has worked on thousands of GMs, I reallly appreciate that they added the “build sheet” of RPO codes to their vehicles. On so many vehicles that have different options for brakes, transmissions, differentials, suspension, etc you have to just look at the car and say “I think it has” whatever option, often getting it wrong. With GMs, you look at the RPO code and immediately know what options the vehicle has and what parts you need to buy. Every car should have it.

[@LCol718]

I've never noticed that. It was a way to tell if a WS6 was a real WS6 so i only ever checked my WS6 lol... I honestly thought all cars had this 😂😂😂 ya learn something new every day. That would be really helpful for mechanics.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@LCol718i wish the Bravada painted in blue though.

[@Luke357]

@@LCol718 Pretty sure all GM stuff does. My 95 Sierra and my 11 Silverado had the same sticker in the same place even decades apart.

[@davidjames666]

it has been on the spare tire access panel in GM cars for years too. My 96 cadillac has it there, and my 2002 chevy has it on the jack access panel

[@geraldscott4302]

I am a retired mechanic with 37 years at the same employer. In the Bravada, and in my 1993 Blazer, they put the build sheet in the wrong place. All the numbers wore off long ago. As a mechanic, I like machines, not computers. I have no interest in luxury vehicles. I want something that has some sound and feel to it. My 1993 Blazer is my daily driver. I have 4 other vehicles, all MUCH older.

[@ryanhoffmann9341]

Forget a/c seats, give me a crotch vent! BRING BACK THE CROTCH VENT!!

[@williebillie925]

YES

[@jamesb5863]

Totally.....also Go Noles!

[@trevornewkirk3224]

“Lower body” in Doug talk

[@archielav]

big swedy bawls hell ye

[@jubjun]

The Ball Blaster was highly underrated and most appreciated

[@ATRichard]

I have a 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD with 99,xxx miles on it. I got it 5 years ago when it had 88,000 miles even on it. Time for some new brakes on it, but otherwise it’s been great. I always had a fascination with Oldsmobile as a kid - I did reports on the brand all the way through college. I always wanted one of the last Olds models too and I got it when I got my Bravada! Nothing like a good throwback - long live Oldsmobile! What makes this interesting to own is the history, like was mentioned. Yes, the Bravada was the first “upbranded” luxury SUV. But also, it holds the distinction of being the LAST ever new Olds ever introduced (in 2002)! Also, the last Bravada had an I6 engine, very unique as well. That red/burgundy interior is so classy and retro too. My interior on my Bravada is grey, so it’s remained relatively timeless in terms of color. But the only other brands nowadays you really see doing interiors in fascinating colors like that are various luxury cars (Genesis, Mercedes, Bentley, some Cadillacs etc.).

[@henryrodgers7386]

I always liked how the Bravada looked, especially the futuristic 3rd gen, but finding trim pieces must be a nightmare. I mostly deal with S10s and Blazers, and finding a second-gen Bravada grille is almost comically impossible.

[@ATRichard]

@@henryrodgers7386 True, it’s definitely difficult to find very specific trim parts for the Bravada now! And for my 2008 Aura as well.

[@LuisUrbieta]

I really love this motor coach I think if you see one on the road you know that you have made it in life when you are traveling in comfort in elegance. Those are things that you cannot find any school bus.​@@ATRichard

[@thelastpetrolhead]

Doug reviewing throwback cars are some of my fav videos!

[@philbiker3]

Me, too. I don't even watch the super cars or most of the new cars, but stuff like this is KZbin gold.

[@jeromemartinez1266]

@@philbiker3 The same for me even if I'm french.

[@festivalflightcrew2895]

@@jeromemartinez1266 probably even better for you since your not familiar with this car there I’d guess. I like seeing other countries older cars.

[@jeromemartinez1266]

@@festivalflightcrew2895 exactly, for me it remember me the 90's movies, cars from USA were considered as exotical and rare machines.

[@Zimmy_1981]

Indeed, especially the obscure or egion restricted ones (Example: European & Japanese)

[@jasonschneider3715]

That digital dashboard or at least a similar one was optional on many GM vehicles from this era. I remember our neighbors early 90s S-10 Blazer had a digital dashboard and my cousins Astro did too. It seemed so ahead of its time back then and really still looks good, especially the turn signals and tachometer! Great review, Doug, thanks for the memories!

[@JimoftheSlim]

A rare member of the center of the "Mr. Regular" and "Doug Demuro" Venn diagram.

[@GY9944]

A man of culture…

[@Banom7a]

doug had a comment on rcr channel too lol

[@AdamG1983]

"OH THE DEALER SAW YOU COMING!"

[@catinthehat5140]

​@@AdamG1983Yeessss

[@Imp5011]

You want something CLASSY!

[@GtotheC88]

My parents had a 97 Bravada when I was young. I loved that thing so much. With the smart track it only got about 10mpg but rode so smooth.

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

What’s smart track!? AWD?

[@dillon4286]

​@@DiaperSNiFFERyes

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

@@dillon4286 damn

[@andyb9664]

10 mpg omg 😱😀

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

@@andyb9664 that’s what I’m saying it’s a v6 that gets the millage of a Ram trx… its probably because the 4 speed automatic transmission holding gears ⚙️ ⚙️ ⚙️ ⚙️

[@hemesath3]

Ok that’s the best dashboard turn signal indicator of all time😅

[@garrettfreeman6290]

This was the first vehicle my old man gave me. Made a lot of memories and that 4.3L Vortec is virtually bulletproof. Not to mention Doug could be reviewing a mcclaren or some one of one something or another but he chose to review this American classic. This is why he’s the best at what he does!

[@andrewdonohue1853]

91 would be 4.3 tbi, vortec came in 1992 i think

[@chadwilson1648]

I grew up doing journeys in this vehicle and the 90 blazer. This was a nice car compare to others. Specially in smow. Good old days. Tape decks and c Dee's. Lol

[@largol33t12]

I had the Bravada's "cousin" the GMC Jimmy with the same engine. I don't know whether it was good or bad. It was a terrible gas hog and barely got 14 mpg. The only thing I liked was that I never ever had to perform repairs on it in the 4 years I owned it.

[@Techmej]

I daily drive an 04 Blazer LS. The repairs needed would cost half of what my dad picked it up for, but it still drives like it’s fresh off the factory. Back before engines were like 50% plastic, we had good ones like the 4.3 Vortec. My mom needed a 2017 2.0 Ecoboost entirely replaced, and then the new one still kept failing. We’re giving up our amazingly reliable vehicles for what’s essentially becoming a biyearly subscription costing at least 50 grand.

[@Bussman47]

That "Oldsmobile" badge font is burned into my brain. My family used to own a '91 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, and I would be responsible for washing that tank. I've cleaned that badge a thousand times. Always brings back the smell of car shampoo whenever I see it!

[@RDEnduro]

Olds stole the Lincoln logo and added the rocket88 symbol on it back in the day

[@purwantiallan5089]

1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser? Is that another retro SUV?

[@Bussman47]

No, it's the Oldsmobile variant of the Chevy Caprice station wagon. Same sort of deal as the Bravada; just some cosmetic changes and slight interior upgrades (including a glass moon roof window).

[@wailingalen]

Thank you for sharing this memory! Around the turn of the millennium I drove a 93 Cutlass Cruiser station wagon! It was white with dark blue interior. It had bench seats in the front so I could drive with my gf next to me! And you can fold the seats down too for some hanky panky in the hs parking lot!!! There was a third rear facing seat in the trunk you could fold up too!!! So many good memories!! Lots is smoky, ooey gooey memories with that Oldsmobile badge

[@roddydykes7053]

Weird how the brain works cause I know exactly what you mean

[@Wargasm54]

Ha! Me and a buddy were flying into Anchorage for work. When we landed we went to the car rental place to get a ride. We specifically asked for a 4WD car because we were gonna go see a glacier on our down time. They gave us a Bravada 😂. To be fair, we never got stuck anywhere, and it was quite comfortable. The mirror compass actually came in handy too when we got lost in a foggy snowstorm. Our glacier excursion kinda turned into a clown show because it was snowing so hard you couldn’t see 20 foot in front of you. We were trying to stay on the trail but found ourselves going in circles. We could make out our own footprints. But they did get covered up rather quickly which means we would have a hard time backtracking to find our way to the Bravada 😂. So we decided to head back before it got dark. It was getting more and more difficult to track our footprints. Then we noticed fresh prints of what appeared to be a large cats paw. We started bugging out thinking we were getting stalked by a mountain lion 😂. Anyways, we somehow made it back to the vehicle and we were happy to be in the Olds Bravada after that. 😂

[@largol33t12]

I'll give GM that: their SUVs, even the very early 1990s, were comfortable. I had an early 90s GMC Jimmy and the engine was stone cold reliable. Never took to the repair shop for any engine issues. Considering how dangerous Alaska can be, it's good that you were able to get your hands on one. You never had to worry about engine problems and I sincerely mean it.

[@LuisUrbieta]

​@@largol33t12I love this motor coach, I think this motor coach makes you feel like you made it. Even by modern standards the paint looks cool the decals not so much but looks super cool!

[@bryanroland1109]

I didn't think Doug would ever review a car that I own like it, I have a 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada in Black, and I just love it, keep what you're doing Doug 👍

[@flight2k5]

Why do you love it

[@Notorious40z]

My dad had a 1989 blazer , although this is the Oldsmobile version this just makes me think of that truck. Good times!

[@taylorwarwick1001]

9:15 this is a common problem in all those vehicles on the S10 platform. My friend's 2003 blazer does the same thing with the analog cluster if you rev it in park.

[@jboylanvt]

The needle for the speedometer would get stuck if you went above 75-80. That turned into a real unsolved mystery with my parents' blazer.

[@PeteJacksonPapasVlogs]

I can confirm. My '93 Sonoma did the same thing. It's RF interference within the wire harness that throws it off a bit. The actual speed sensor on the transfer case output shaft.

[@Sir_Austin_T_Gee]

I was looking for this comment. Had a 93 Sonoma with the regular cluster and it would do this and it would pull a ford ranger and count backwards after being at 80mph for more than a few minutes.

[@geoffreychadwick9229]

My 94 Bravada was one of them that didn't have the problem before the CPI system and other issues killed the truck. It also had the exterior spare, which was way better for functionality. I still miss the S10 SUVs and trucks. They were terrible but amazing all at the same time. 😂

[@nielsenrivera457]

You cannot dislike Doug!!! The fact that he’s grown astronomically and stays grounded is worth of admiration and emulation. Thank you for all the goodness you bring us man. Keep highlighting old school cool stuff

[@VincentVader]

Doug is the type of guy that calls a VFD screen a CRT screen.

[@TheArchitect515]

Doug is the type of guy that thinks that if a vehicle has rear ashtrays in the 90s it was because it was luxury.

[@Luke357]

@@TheArchitect515 Doug is the type of guy that thinks 3 cigarette lighter slots was luxury (my base model GMC truck had 3 aswell).

[@itoohavedreams]

Doug calls capacitive touch buttons "screens"...

[@Erplane1]

If I havent said it, I really appreciate you reviewing some of this awesome eclectic stuff. One that I would LOVE for you to get your hands on is the 88-89 Pontiac 6000 STE AWD. It was GM's first AWD car. I have one (being converted to an EV), and they are weirdly cool. Car and Driver had the FWD STE as Ten Best '83-'85.

[@fantomtuba]

I can only imagine a Bravada in red, a GMC Jimmy in green, and a Blazer in blue.

[@roddydykes7053]

Can picture them in black

[@bigbody_business3601]

For me is bravada red jimmy white and blazer green

[@reneec6141]

I had a '91 Bravada and absolutely loved it. It was my first car. The AWD was awesome.

[@automan224]

Doug: this is Cool RCR: this sucks

[@hoshi3750]

tbh RCR hates everything

[@RAAM855]

RCR is washed nowadays.

[@ms_cartographer]

RCR reviewed a newer one, not the good ones from before 1996.​@@hoshi3750

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@RAAM855RCR imo have been washed since like 2015.

[@workingcountry1776]

Regular has serious issues. I'm pretty sure he was abused or saw some really messed up crap... watched his videos for a bit when he was new and again a lil during lockdowns

[@kokocostanza2036]

The S-10 Blazer got the digital dashboard as well, and they were INCREDIBLY fragile. First the odometer will disappear and then it will be the speedometer. I sent mine off to be fixed once and it started breaking again. Bought one with similar mileage online and eventually they went out too. Finally said forget it and used a GPS for the speedometer for the last few years I had it.

[@audvidgeek]

these were notorious for bad solder joints on the circuit boards behind them. I removed the one in my Astro when the segments for the bar graphs wouldn't show correctly. Some of the solder pads on the circuit boards didn't even get any solder on them at all! I hand-soldered the entire board, and it worked perfect for the next 12 years and 200,000 miles I had that van, and also fixed a few for other people I knew too!

[@LS3ftw15]

THIS is the earliest I've ever commented on a Doug video. Love the old and obscure car reviews. Keep them coming!

[@AdrianR84]

I have fond memories of that GM red interior. My grandparent’s Lumina APV was such a cozy place to be.

[@szymoncbortion69]

14:45 the ever elusive doug going through the car manual again

[@dillon4286]

"Doug's the type of guy to break into a car to read the manual" was one of the funniest

[@jordanwiley4582]

14:12 doug discovers gm rpo codes. welcome to the club.

[@TrouserMauser]

Thank you for the review, Doug. This was a blast from my past. My family had a green Bravada with a tan interior and as a kid the digital gauge cluster blew me away. We also had an 85 S10 Blazer and it felt exactly the same when being driven around, except now with plush leather seats and rear doors to hop out of.

[@nickamalfitano3613]

I had a 91 4 door S10 Tahoe blazer in the 2 tone with 4wd. 4.3L. It was the only vehicle I've ever had that I couldn't kill. Literally indestructible. My 98 (round nose) Bravada wasn't so indestructible. 2 alternators broke by 80k miles. AWD broken by 84k miles.

[@largol33t12]

So true. I had the GMC version and the engine never ever had issues. The only "issue" i had was that it guzzled huge amounts of fuel. I averaged only 13-15 mpg combined city/highway driving. I think the SUV's boxy shape didn't help either. It still ran like a champ when I sadly parted with it. Gas was becoming too expensive and I got a 1989 Jeep. Both models for the late 80s and early 90s were VERY reliable. Poured over 200,000 miles on them altogether and NEVER went to the repair shop for engine issues. And my late brother AND his wife's Honda Accords both had severe engine problems even those were 2000/2003 models. They dumped the brand and warned me to never touch Honda. It's only "popular" because its fanboys lie and claim the cars are all perfect. They are NOT. They both switched to Nissan vans and cars and never had the issues the Accord had...

[@ericbritton9346]

This is my kind of old school luxury fun boxy GM SUV I can daily drive in 2024, way better looking and a reliable RWD/AWD. Then the boring FWD appliances called crossovers we have today that non-car enthusiasts ask for. I'll find me one in this red, black, and white only with a floor shifter, but the column shifter is cool. Oldsmobile was always an innovative car brand, sad that it went away in 2004. Doug, keep it up and do a review on three of my favorite Oldsmobiles. 1993 Olds Ninty Eight Touring Sedan with the 3800 supercharged, 1999 Olds LSS supercharged, and a 1992 Olds Toronado Trofeo with the CRT screen. If you can find one. I know a Cutlass Calis International series in a super hard find with the 2.4L Quad 4 engine.

[@andrewdonohue1853]

i have a 2022 crosstrek with a 6 speed manual, but you can no longer get it in manual. it gets great mileage and is incredible in the snow. for something more interesting to drive in the summer i have a 2003 bonneville SSEi 3800 supercharged with a pulley swap and a few other go faster goodies.

[@tonyflorio3269]

Preceded by the Jeep Cherokee Limited, with leather, monochrome paint and BBS style wheels. They were very popular among upper middle class families in the late 80s!

[@SNerd42]

Wow, what a throwback for me! I had the 93 S-10 Blazer version of this as my first car in high school back in 96. I'm half tempted to go for this just for nostalgia sake. Can't believe how good of shape this is still in!

[@mymomsaysimcool9650]

Love seeing these survivors still looking great. I had the Blazer version I bought new after desert storm. Put 230,000 miles on it and only traded when I needed a car for better mileage. Miss it.

[@largol33t12]

Sadly, that's why I let go of my GMC Jimmy. I could no longer afford something that got 15 mpg. Those were among the most reliable SUVs GM ever made.

[@samsapp598]

I remember the RCR review of this car, a classic

[@itmightbeciaran]

OHHH THE DEALER SAW YOU COMIN

[@kenyama5219]

When my dad’s Cadillac Seville was in service at the dealership in ‘93, this was the loaner car.

[@nothat0therguy992]

Boy this video takes me back, my uncle used to have a first generation Bravada, I rode in that thing quite a bit, and my Grandma also had a second generation Bravada

[@Charlesb88]

The two additional “Cigarette Lighters” are not Cigarette Lighters but rather accessories power ports. You can tell that is the case by the fact they have no Cigarette Lighters plug into them and they have hinge covers over them. This has become the default in modern cars where the cigarette lighter is omitted and it’s just refer to as an accessory power port (Though car pop-out Cigarette Lighters are available as aftermarket option for anyone who misses them). These two car accessories ports are the 80s/90s equivalent of USB power ports on a modern car.

[@damilolaakanni]

2:09 it was actually the opposite for the MDX. The MDX came out first in 2001, then Honda used the platform (with the engine, transmission and AWD system) for the Pilot in 2003.

[@nwezetx1]

Years are wrong 🙄. MDX was in 2000 and early 2002 for the Pilot.

[@damilolaakanni]

@@nwezetx1 you get the point regardless.

[@shamelessnjc]

Both of those vehicles were actually built on the Odyssey platform at the time. Honda literally disguised a minivan as an SUV and sold tons of them. Pretty genius.

[@agostinodibella9939]

This reminds me of the 1994 red S10 Blazer I had from 1994 to 2003. It wasn’t too bad of a vehicle. The two problems I had with it was the ABS module which was replaced under warranty, and the CPI fuel injection “spider” that leaked and caused half the cylinders to run rich.

[@squeakD]

Nothing wrong with that burgundy interior. Car interiors today with color options and palettes are unbelievably dull and boring. We had some beautiful interior colors back in the 80’s and mid 90’s. We had various shades of red, burgundy, blues, tans, greens, browns, and more. How many here remember the good colorful ultra comfy plush velour interiors of the 80’s and early 90’s.

[@1mlb704]

Doug is a millennial. Like most millennials (not including me), he probably thinks that anything that isn't white, gray, or black looks silly

[@adamthompson4072]

My dad traded his Supra in for a Grand Marquis when I was born, and I remember that car from my very early childhood. BROWN. Brown paint, brown landau top (because luxury), brown seats and door cards and carpet and dash board and seat belts. Such a product of its time, I kinda miss it now

[@davidfairchild6882]

Agreed! Henry Ford would love it today. You can have any color interior you want, as long as it's black, grey, or charcoal

[@xthelxvadameex863]

Finally!!! I've been commenting for this truck for so long!!!!!! Thank you that was my dad's car that he passed to me before he passed ❤

[@GrandMoffJoseph]

OMG the memories here! A friend of mine from grade school, his parents had one of these, in this exact exterior paint too. (iirc, the interior was gray though). They even had a car phone installed too, which at the time was like WHOA. Felt like you were riding in a car from the future!

[@jonsmith1914]

Never stop giving us a look into old vehicles like this. I know it can be frustrating because some know it all in the comments is going to correct you and older vehicles get lower view counts but you do such a great job and I really enjoy watching.

[@husky2423]

My friend got arrested in one of these 20 years ago in highschool. The cops never found his pot in the Hidden space behind the glovebox.

[@farminglol]

Then we did he get arrested?

[@aljaberhk]

@@farminglolsome non weed crime

[@alpe6228]

Got arrested doesnt mean he went to the jail.You can be arrested and being released after.@@farminglol

[@JosephDawson1986]

​@@alpe6228arrested means going to jail. Detained is when they hand cuff you and then let you go.

[@jeremyickes5699]

No matter when you pause a Doug video with his face in view it always looks hilarious.

[@FrankieProkop]

Doug's reviews of Oldsmobiles have to be some of my favorites.

[@ryanmiller2143]

My friend had one of these when we were in high school. I have never seen another vehicle take such a beating and still function flawlessly.

[@jh1328]

My buddy had one in high school. He ripped off the first “a” and painted an “o” in gold so it was the BROvada.

[@__The_Real_V__]

Cringey

[@irishuwould5185]

We used to take the TA off of Tahoe

[@trentpettit6336]

@@irishuwould5185 Did you know there's a PEPPERIDGE FARM COOKIE called Tahoe? I would guess it actually had that name BEFORE Chevrolet started making an SUV with the same name!

[@ncox302]

Man this brings back memories. I had a 1989 S10 blazer 2 door as my first vehicle and it had the digital gauges and I remember not being able to trust the speedometer and the fuel gauge in that cluster. Good times. Awesome video Doug.

[@largol33t12]

I had a GMC version JUST before they switched over to pseudo-digital gauges. The hilarious thing is it's an analog display of what modern all digital gauges look like. Just look up pictures of it online. It's insane. It looks like how a teen would draw if told to look at a digital instrument panel from the very late 90s and draw it. There was my favorite: the speedometer. It was a thin red bar that "climbed" up a hill and went to the right! In my mind, I thought of it as an "alpine gauge cluster" because it looked like a tiny man climbing a mountain. LMAO....

[@slayerment]

This def deserves a like for having the balls to release this review

[@nwezetx1]

Your avatar is golden 👍. Cool hat

[@largol33t12]

When I was growing up, my neighbor had one of those because he spent his time between Oklahoma and Colorado so he needed a good SUV in case it snowed. His Bravada was all white. It looked stunning in the middle of the day while parked under the tree in his front yard. Tragically, one day, his wife was driving back from Colorado and lost control of the Olds. It rolled over several times. She died but her teenage daughter survived. RIP Mrs. Rhodes, your husband and daughter are both alive and well...

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

Doug is the type of guy to bring his Bravado into a Bravada

[@BlazeORenegado]

So this is the "first" Luxury SUV, huh... It's way cooler than I was expecting. Loved the interior's color, this red is just so beautiful. I must say, it's just cooler than a S10 Chevy Blazer

[@ItzzzBeamo]

Cough cough Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

[@damilolaakanni]

*ahem* Range Rover.

[@RatBürgerSk8]

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer existed since the mid 70s and is arguably more luxurious than this.

[@95mushroom]

I feel like Doug was quite clear on this. He never said "first luxury SUV", he did say the first upbadged luxury SUV, where the manufacture took a 'base' vehicle and dressed it up. Range Rover and (SJ) Wagoneer were on their own platforms

[@trentpettit6336]

@@ItzzzBeamo Are you familiar with the rare 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which was really just a top-of-the-line trim version of the then-new Grand Cherokee, with "woody wagon" exterior styling?

[@АндрейКовтуняк]

Приятно смотреть, как человек занимается любимым делом. Когда Дуглас обозревает подобные машины, у него даже голос меняется-такой радостный и довольный. Это именно то, за что мы так любим этот канал.

[@leedchristensen]

Please review an early 90s Pontiac Grand Prix with the special tech package, not exactly sure what it was called, but it was pretty amazing looking.

[@irishuwould5185]

I still see these on the road more than the explorers of that time. Makes me miss my 93 S-10, basically same interior minus the leather.

[@StevenEveral]

I always thought the 4-door Blazer and Bravada looked weird. It basically looks like they took an S-10 Blazer and cut two rear doors into it in a hasty reaction to the Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer really freaked out GM, apparently.

[@1mlb704]

The 2-door versions looks a lot better imo, for this generation and the one that followed.

[@KyleRohde]

For good reason. Ford beat them to the market and they never outsold the Explorer with the Blazer/Trailblazer.

[@trentpettit6336]

@@KyleRohde But did the Chevy Blazer/GMC Jimmy/Oldsmobile Bravada COMBINED ever outsell the Explorer?

[@KyleRohde]

@@trentpettit6336 well add the Mountaineer/Aviator in too then.

[@trentpettit6336]

@@KyleRohde Good point... did you know MAZDA had a version of the first-generation two-door Explorer, called the Mazda Navajo?

[@cu2983]

Brings back memories of my 1990 Chevy S10--all the plastic latches and button--and oh such single pallet of color (mine was blue)

[@daneisthegreatest]

You know what else is square with a lot of backseat leg room? The first gen Scion xB. It needs your review Doug! It needs a Doug score!

[@worrier]

Fantastic car that is sadly slowly going extinct from rust. We loved ours.

[@daneisthegreatest]

Mine is a garage queen now. I’ll never get rid of it.

[@ms_cartographer]

My dad got one of these used from a coworker. I LOVED this vehicle. I hope to buy one someday and restore it. ❤

[@ItzzzBeamo]

I just remember Regular Car Reviews having absolute *vitriol* towards this car.

[@GY9944]

And Doug actually has the top comment under that video iirc lol

[@mikevale3620]

This Olds well outlasted the reviewers.

[@BryanGullickson]

to be fair there is a massive difference in quality and also condition between what RCR reviewed and this super clean time capsule of an example RCR had a extremely clapped out high mileage example of a Bravada and to be absolutely fair by 1999 the Bravada might as well have been just another trim level for the blazer as you mainly paid for the fact that it was an Oldsmobile

[@JL-sm6cg]

You too, huh?

[@ATRichard]

I can’t even watch his reviews, he hates everything smh. Lol.

[@geraldscott4302]

Old school is the only way to go. I have a 1993 2 wheel drive Chevy Blazer with a 4.3, just like that. I've owned it for more than 20 years, and it has been completely reliable. No TRASH technology, no spy cameras and microphones, no internet connection, no driver interference system, no air bags, no ABS, no all wheel drive, no digital gauges, no touch screen. It's built on a truck frame. It does everything well. I have an endless supply of engines, transmissions, and lots of other parts for it. I have no plans to ever get rid of it.

[@AlienCel1]

Would love to see you review a 90s Buick Riviera

[@ChatterboxFM]

Ooooooo that would be good. Just review ALL of the 90s full-size American coupes.

[@pissoff234]

Junk.

[@watchreport]

He reviewed an 89 3 years ago. Search for it on the channel.

[@thepoleontheroad]

An 80s would be great too.

[@bwofficial1776]

@@pissoff234 But let's have him review it so we can see how "junky" it is.

[@Patmanx1]

only thing I remember of this bravada/blazer was that the fan was so loud when one would drive by it's sound as loud as a semi with it's fan running. Like a big industrial compressor fan.

[@chadwilson1648]

Yeah me two. Like it was in low gear all the time. Haha

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

I would love to see him review a 2003 Chevy Avalanche

[@marran8140]

I always liked how the fog lights and lower front bumper looked like they do on the Typhoon/Syclone.

[@bmwmsport11]

People talk about all modern crossovers looking the same. If it wasn’t for the badging I can barely tell the difference between a 90s explorer from a 90s s10 blazer and bravada. Even the Range Rover looked like a block.

[@thewheelman6533]

That is a combo VFD and LCD. The outside blue parts are vfd and I believe the center green parts are LCD... like your microwave or a calculator. Also I have had half a dozen S10 blazers from this time period... half of them had the same cluster. It was an option in the blazers as well.

[@KoVLiberty]

13:40 Doug call it what it is, it's the Goochcooler 9000

[@Libertycityking17]

My first car from 11 years ago is my 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada. The best first vehicle I could ever have and has been super reliable, dependable and comfortable. Still have her to this day and haven’t had any problems besides oil changes and brake changes. So happy to see you do the “Luxury Blazer” 😊

[@TheCraziiboi96]

That turn signal indicator is still futuristic

[@colebertils7359]

My moms 1989 s10 Blazer had the exact same gauge cluster. My dad learned the hard way, more than once, that when the fuel light was flashing and even though it showed 3 bars…you were empty.

[@MrBSeanB]

Finally a new video not filmed in the dark concrete bunker!

[@Twofrogsonecup]

I love this little SUV and would absolutely buy one given the chance

[@thejaybird214]

*cybertruck exists* Doug: “Here’s a 90s Oldsmobile!”

[@__The_Real_V__]

Cybertruck is trash.

[@jema5039]

Cybertruck looks cool in photos, in person it’s 💩

[@huge_balls]

@@jema5039 I saw the Cybertruck in person and it looked awesome

[@sedonaz]

the 800 number for Oldsmobile roadside assistance goes to Life Alert now.

[@dth2brny121]

For real? Or considering the fact most Olds owners back in the day were in the same demographic as BUICK owners (Yep...), would this be a joke? 🤣

[@gbode7762]

“Ahead of its time but not executed all that well” - this is a perfect description of GM. I love what they come up with, I hate how they implement those ideas. Heck, 10 years after the Bravada they predicted the modern crossover with the Aztek and oh how we laughed and laughed

[@largol33t12]

GM's concept and design department were mad geniuses BUT their engineering and construction? That's a totally different story...

[@Korben_DallasMultiPass]

OK But that 4.3L V6 is an insanely reliable engine. I had a few GM vans/trucks with that engine and they were all absolutely workhorses

[@neilhartigan7456]

First SUV. I ever owned with leather interior. I missed the 90s. 😂

[@yodhin79]

The Bravada looks better than 99% of new SUVs these days.

[@ianray8823]

Dougs microphone is from 1991 too

[@briandonovan5434]

Surprised some KZbinr hasn’t built a 4door typhoon clone. That would be cool.

[@ruk2023--]

4:20 that's an amazingly small amount to get out of a 4.6 litre engine even by '91 standards

[@damilolaakanni]

*4.3 V6.

[@ruk2023--]

Well that missing 0.3 litres explains the deficit for sure 🤦‍♂@@damilolaakanni

[@1mlb704]

But it made 230 lb/ft of torque which was a good number for a V6 back then. This is a truck, horsepower and acceleration weren't really priorities. It could pull and it was under stressed, as a result these 4.3 engines were historically pretty reliable

[@nwezetx1]

*1990

[@LowEnd31st]

The 5.7 v8s were barely getting more in most GMs

[@BK-uw2uk]

I definitely agree with everyone who enjoys the 80s & 90s car reviews the best. It was a time when anything seemed possible and the ‘ future ‘ was now. Looking back through a modern lens, we can see how much cars have evolved … for better or worse. Keep up the good work Doug. FYI : I owned an 1987 Pontiac 6000 STE ( talk about quirks and features ) and it didn’t suffer from that weird ‘RPM induced ‘ speedometer effect. As most car fans know , the STE had full digital gauges as well. Fun car at the time and not many people can say they had a suede interior ( which required a LOT of care).

[@wvusmc]

90's reviews are my favorite.

[@MrSponge1985]

I had a 1994. Mine had black interior with a power driver seat and overhead console. My spare was mounted on the tailgate

[@Midnight.Shadows]

I grew up with one of these. My grandparents got it only two months old in 92. It was the same red exterior but the solid black interior, and it had the spare tire mounted on the rear (With a very nice leather tire cover.) At the time my grandfather was looking for "Something to replace his van" (He had a conversion van he used to travel to relatives that lives far away) and he wanted something to tow his boat with (And his Mercedes wasn't going to tow, and his corvette certainly wasn't going to lmao). My parents got it as a hand me down around 2008, drove it into the ground a bit. But be it the front or the back seats, this thing was comfortable AF. I learned how to drive in it lol. It never once let me down, which is something to be said considering we had a 98 Regency Elite and an 88 Regency after that and both were nice cars but broke so often. My grandparents daily drove it, took it on trips, all of the things, and I will be the first one to say this was a good car. Sadly, we had to retire ours in 2018 with only 140k miles on it, rust got to it. (We didn't have a garage at the time.) Living in the rust belt was killer for it. So much so that the frame was literally gone, the only thing holding it together was the body lol. (It still ran and drove though! If it weren't for pesky state inspection I'd still be driving it!) I told myself if I was ever in a position to get another one of these I would, I've looked, FOR YEARS, to find one of these first gen Bravada's that hasn't been rusted out, trashed, or modified to hell and back. Unfortunately due to medical issues I'm on a disability income and can't afford to bid on this one even though I need a car. (Carless atm.) To whoever gets this Bravada, treat it well and it will treat you well. It will never let you down. Juuuuuuuuuust make sure you keep up on potential frame rust. . .

[@Steve.Cutler]

We had a 97 and loved it!

[@Josh-hv5ni]

Don’t forget the Acura SLX when it comes to luxury suv flops

[@BenjaminInLosAngeles]

Isuzu Trooper lol

[@FotoTravis]

The S10 Blazer did in-fact have the digital dash option. When I was 18 yr old I wanted that version because I was a big Knight Rider fan and loved the digital dash. The dealer said it would be about 8 weeks to get that version. Me, being an 18yr had no patience so I went with the regular version. I had a two tone red bottom, white top, with a black sport grill. I have only ever seen one other with that grill. I decked it out with an Alpine stereo and had two 15" subs in the back. I won a few car stereo competitions back then. Got a few trophies.

[@kirkm3354]

The Explorer Limited was pretty luxurious.

[@romanseano]

And it came out two years later.

[@worthless_opinion]

It's so much nicer when he does these videos outdoors.

[@HenrySomeone]

I'm not trying to defend Audi or anything (they are generally money pits), but the Q5 wasn't a luxury version of any other SUV. It did have an even more upmarket version though - the Porsche Macan.

[@TVCHLORD]

Also Audi existed way before VW

[@mydsmber05]

The digital dash was an option on S-10 Blazers and the S-10 trucks. Truth be told the same year this came out they also rolled out the Tahoe LT version of the S10 Blazer which had basically all of the same features and interior.

[@AdamG1983]

"OH THE DEALER SAW YOU COMING!"

[@wclark3196]

Remember when Doug videos weren't just commercials for cars he has a financial interest in selling?

[@grapenuts_]

I believe this is an example of an LCD rather than a CRT screen.

[@themaritimegirl]

Not even that - it's VFD.

[@grapenuts_]

@@themaritimegirl I stand corrected, thanks

[@pissoff234]

Your both idiots.

[@christiandulaney1638]

It was a BFD to have VFD back then@@themaritimegirl

[@rupertpupkin2493]

Doug, I LOVE you and your videos; however, if we are being honest, the Bravado was a Chevy blazer with an Oldsmobile name plate. Just like the Chevy Cavailier and the Cadillac Cimarron 😎