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4.25 out of 5 stars

60000 and Counting

wkinkaid, 11/11/2004
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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After renting an Alero, we decided to move away from Ford for a while and bought a 2002 GL1. This car was solid until 40K. I feel things like the steering rack, gaskets, struts, brakes and fuel pumps shouldn't fail until 100K or more. Just glad we bought the extended warranty this time. Too bad for us the value has went down and we are forced to keep it. GM shows that being the biggest doesn't mean being the best.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Buy this one

hjallie, 05/11/2005
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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The overall performance of this vehicle has been excellent. No service needed outside of routine maintenance. Body integrity has been excellent. No need to purchase polish package or extended warranty on a basic vehicle.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Excited About Alero!!!

vanillaalero, 03/14/2003
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Just bought my new olds alero. Thus far, from what I can tell, this is a great vehicle. Has great handling, good acceleration, nice turning raduis & is a sporty little car but has four doors. So that is a great solution for mother's like me who still want sports cars but need space for the little ones. Best of all it's soooooo fun to drive!!!

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1 out of 5 stars

Disgraceful

TKincaid, 05/28/2002
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I gave this car poor on its rating to get back at Oldsmobile for not fixing my Alero. The Aluminum Wheels make a grinding/humming noise. Oldsmobile has not had enough complaints for a recall so turn off the radio, roll up the windows and listen as you drive at 10 to 15 mph. Olds. does not deny that this is a problem but will not stand behind their product. There are 3 types of wheels and the aluminum ones are making the sound. Let Olds. know or write BBB. This is no way to treat a customer.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

An excellent value

Chris P., 08/31/2002
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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After first renting an Alero a year beforehand, and enjoying the experience, I decided to buy one. After driving the car for an average of an hour each way to work for several months, I have found the car to be excellent --- very comfortable, powerful, excellent handling, yet quiet on the highway. And, so far, it hasn't needed any trips to the repair shop (except for oil changes).

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