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Used 1999 Oldsmobile Alero Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Alero

Neptune Nagrani, 12/27/2003
1999 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan
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Its a very good vehicle

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3.88 out of 5 stars

'99 Alero

CLP, 09/18/2002
1999 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 2dr Coupe
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This car has been great engine-wise, but began having interior problems less than 3 years after purchase. Dashboard is peeling away and molding on driver's side is warping. If you are thinking about purchasing this car, be sure you don't live in the Southeast because you may end up experiencing the same type of interior problem. In my experience, Oldsmobile will not repair the defect for free because the mileage was over 36,000 (although it hadn't been 36 months) and I got the short end of the stick. I wouldn't want this to happen to someone else.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Buy foreign, not an Alero

Zach, 06/03/2005
1999 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car is easily the worst car on the road. Had brakes replaced two months after purchase, then the power windows started to go. Driver-side replaced twice, passenger replaced once and needs to be replaced again. Alternator went out twice, electrical problems are constant, it took Oldsmobile 6 years to recognize a flaw that causes your hazards and turn signals to fail. Wheel bearings have been replaced at least 4 or 5 times, leather peeling off steering wheel. This car eats antifreeze like they're Pringles. There are many many more problems, just do yourself a favor and don't buy an Alero. Send a message to American auto manufacturers and buy foreign.

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5 out of 5 stars

N~I~C~E

Erin_Nicole, 05/24/2002
1999 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2dr Coupe
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

great car. Good for a first car. I love it!! You should buy it!

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3.38 out of 5 stars

What a disappointment

Gregor1022, 07/24/2003
1999 Oldsmobile Alero GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

My wife and I bought a 1999 Alero GL2 with 28,000 miles on it in early 2002. We've had it for 1.5 years and have had the following done to it: -Head gasket replaced/repaired ($500) -Ventilation system actuator and resistor replaced ($800) -Left front CV joint repaired ($400) -Right passenger side power window motor replaced ($200) -Front rotors/pads replaced ($300) We have paid over $2,200 in repairs. This is the worst peice of crap either of us have ever owned. The dealership told us "that's what you get for buying a bottom of the line car." Well, after owning this car and being told that - I will NEVER buy another GM car.

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