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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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4.5 out of 5 stars

Update from original post

jtrujillo86, 06/16/2005
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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After owning this car for nearly 2 years, I thought I should write an update. I am still in love with her! I've added a front strut tower bace and it makes the "fun to drive" factor increase by 10! In the area of quality, I've had to have the wheel bearing and the power steering pump replace, both under warranty. The wheel bearings are common issues on these cars, but the pump was just a fluke with mine. Anyway, even at nearly 50K miles, I am still as happy with it as the day I bought it...I am saving up now to get a REAR strut tower brace.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Very Unhappy

Not A Fan, 09/16/2002
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I am very disappointed with my 2 door GLS Alero. After owning it for 10 months, it has leaked (I mean 2-3 inches of water in back floorboard) 4 times!!! The dealership keeps "fixing" it, but to no avail. Not a happy customer

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2.25 out of 5 stars

You will be sorry if you purchase Alero

Stevfonso, 05/16/2003
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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After one week of ownership car was back to dealer for 7 problems. Everything was not fixed or problems have returned. Dealership has the worst customer service I have ever experienced. When you experience several problems from your Alero, don't expect any help from the No Customer Service Assistance Center. Beware of the brakes, steering wheel shakes and vibrates in your hands. GM knows about this problem, but who knows what they are doing about it? The V-6 is only good for low-end power. The gas mileage is horrible for this size car 23mpg while driving mostly on the expressway.

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