Used 2000 Oldsmobile Alero Consumer Reviews
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It was a good car when I was 18!
Steph, 06/18/2009
2000 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 5 years now. So far I have replaced the brakes/roters every year. I had to replace the radiator in 04'. Recently it has been constantly overheating. I went in today and they told me the head was cracked and the pistons were loose! I have put more money in repairs then what I bought it for! Off to the dealership to by a different car!
Watch out for 80000, its a doozy!!
Robyn, 03/19/2008
2000 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love the way my car looks and handles (it's the 3.4L v6 coupe) I do not like the way the intake manifold gasket fails, the dash peels or the control arm bushings squeak. Nice power (can beat the boys at a light, is quick off the line)and huge sunroof, but can prove costly when repairs are needed.
Do Not Buy This Car
hatethiscar, 11/17/2006
2000 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Alero in 2002. The drivetrain has been fairly reliable except for some suspension problems. The real problem for me has been with the interior bits. Among other things, I've run into: 1. Two speakers inexplicably stopped working. The worked just fined once I replaced them (with original wiring even). 2. The A/C controls are messed up. The fan will only work on the two highest settings. 3. It has a peeling dash. 4. I have four (count 'em!) non-working power windows. I've had both front windows repaired multiple times, but they never seem to work longer than 6-8 months before failing again. This is, far and away, the most annoying problem I've had with the car.
Alero
Konrad Romero, 09/17/2003
2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned the car for almost 3 years and I have to commute 100 miles a day. The car has been great. I do all of my service to the vehicle. The performance and reliability is all there. I have to count on this car daily. I have not had any major mechanical flaws. The only problem was the passengers window regulator went out on the vehicle about 60,000 miles. Currently I have 87,000 miles on the car. I highly recommend changing the fuel filter frequently about every 20,000 miles. The car is close to being stock; I have a K&N air filter and Bosch 4 prong platinum plugs which made a difference in performance and fuel economy. I am very pleased with this car.
Several problems ruin a nice car
c34j46, 09/19/2003
2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The rotors made by GM are junk and should have been recalled but GM refused to recall the part. My new brand new rotors and pads were pulsating after only 3500 miles. My turn signals would not work at least once a week and then magically start to work again so the switch needs to be replaced. Rear stabilzer bars had to be replaced to stop the annoying squeak the car would make after even the smallest bumps in the road. I'm looking to buy some aftermarket rotors which hopefully will last more than 3500 miles. I think the brakes on my ten speed bicycle would have stopped the car more efficiently than the junk GM puts on the car.
No More Olds
FootballMom, 10/06/2003
2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The worst car I have ever owned. The brakes are a continual problem. The gear shift button has been replaced. The cruise control is broken. The rear door upholstery is peeling up. And last but not least, the dash board is peeling. The Olds dealer says it was caused by the sun and will cost $1200 to repair and my car is only worth $3500. GM Customer service says since my car has 90,000+ miles on it, they will not do anything about it. I told them my 94 Toyota Camry and my 97 Jeep Cherokee had no such problems and I will never purchase another GM product.
Its been good to me!
chridan, 11/08/2003
2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been great! Have had it almost 4 years and haven't had any problems with it.
A Powerful Pleasant Suprise!
us_blueskirt, 11/09/2003
2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car was purchased 3yrs old with about 40K mi...In 11 mos I've put another 20k+...Multiple trips from E TN to FL, VA, TX, GA, and DC; plus a 40mi comute to work every day. This is a fantastic little car in city and OTR! It feels like driving a sporty car. It responds better if you keep an almost religious maintenance schedule. Great handling and power getting on and off the interstate and around these mountain curves. I run this car very hard and I'm very pleased with it so far. As I set out for another trip to TX..there is not a single doubt that this little car will get me there and back with pleasure!
Fun, Looks great & only small problems
ibjeepr, 11/30/2003
2000 Oldsmobile Alero GX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car used with 33000 miles on an impulse when I was actually looking for a used suburban. I haven't regreted it. It is one of the nicest looking cars out there,is fun to drive and has had only a couple insignifigant problems. I drive 400 miles every other weekend and enjoy it. I drive hard (just ask my poor passangers)and haven't seen the rapid brake wear even the mechanic told me to expect.
Put the brakes on...
Andrea Nel, 06/14/2005
2000 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fun car to drive, stylish, roomy in the front, and love the air flowing to the back seat and removable ash tray that turns into a cup holder. This car was so close to my dream car until the mechanical problems started. Replaced brake rotors twice, water pump, and now am experiencing problems with the fan and the annoying blinker switch noise (anyone who has one knows what I'm talking about), problems with starting the car due to a electrical problem all before 75,000. My extended warranty ends at 85,000, and I'm sure I'll make use of it. Not the most mechanically dependable car I ever owned. Very nickle and dime on the mechanics...