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Overall--I really like the 4 door GLS
richinatlanta, 10/29/2003
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of travel in 2000 and ended up renting the Alero several times. I really liked the layout of the interior and when I got a GLS version, the 6 cylinder had plenty of power. I was able to find exactly the model I wanted at a local dealer when GM was offering incentives, so I got a fully loaded 2001 silver model. The problems have been minimal in my opinion, and the build quality is ok for an American car, much better than I remember after owning several foreign models. Make sure to get the handling package option. I would recommend the car based on my experiences.
No surprises
rhammel, 04/24/2002
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought our Alero brand new off the lot. It is a 4dr GLS V6 w/Sun & Sound pkg & has a sweet looking maroon paint. It is a sharp looking car. It's peppy & gets decent gas mileage. Ours had very good fit & finish & thus far (approx. 26K miles), we have had no major problems, though I think the brakes will need replacing soon. The front end is pretty low. My wife has already beat the heck out of the black rubber/plastic thing under the front by hitting curbs & tire stops. My wife complained about the moonroof rattling (I never noticed it), so Arnold Palmer Olds replaced the cover. No other problems with the moonroof.
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Alero Owner, 10/11/2002
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is fun to drive. The only thing that has happened to it is the leather wrap around the hand brake needs to be re-stitched. There have been no mechanical problems at all. Not much leg room in the back, especially with for kids in car seats. They will probably get their legs broken if we get in an accident. Other complaint is the small gas tank. Only holds fourteen gallons. Most I can go without having to re-fill is a little over 300 miles per tank. Around town, only about 270 miles per tank. Great car if you don't have kids.
Alero Rocks!
Rickarama, 11/21/2002
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Handles well, looks good in the driveway. What more can you ask for in car in this class?
Be Careful
sam , 08/22/2009
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought it ad 59000 miles drove it until it had 85,000 miles and then it was time to sell or drive off a cliff. All the window regulators went out, the fan speed control stopped working, the breaks started to make a creeking noise. I have had 3 different mechanics tell me the engine design is terrible, it has already cost me $850 and there are still problems. They can pin point the problem to many variables. Don't buy not worth the stress.