Used 2002 Oldsmobile Alero Consumer Reviews
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I love my Alero
Squashtowner, 05/17/2002
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Only real problems...crappy BF Goodrich (Garbage?) tires. They are noisy. And, the front pads wore out at 35000 km.
big mistake
shelby, 03/03/2010
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had this car for only 3 or so years and have already had to change the fuel pump (2x) brake pads (4x) power window regualutor (2x) and already have to do that again! I've already had alot of problems w/ the security system which causes it not to start and i have to take it in and get the whole system reset. power steering pump went out, wheel bearing needs to be fixed. my service engine light, anti-lock brake light and change oil light are always on. this car has costed me alot of time, inconvenience and money.
Not bad for a company car
Keelay, 06/21/2002
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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The Alero GX sedan is a pretty decent company car. It has adequate acceleration with the 4-cyl engine, and nice handling. The ride is okay, although it can be jittery on smooth roads. The brakes are just marginal, and they seem to need a lot of pressure to get the car to stop. The GX model does have a lot of features for the money, too, and the standard stereo, cruise control, and automatic headlights are nice. The workmanship is *definitely* not up to Japanese standards, though. It's a nice enough car, but there are nicer ones. I wouldn't buy this car, but as a free car, it's not bad.
The Great Alero
7ate9, 03/12/2009
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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My wife and I purchased this 02 Alero in the fall of 01. It was for her and she wanted something sporty with a little extra room and comfort features. We looked at others, but the Alero seemed a good choice for the dollar. We got everything except for the sunroof. What a machine! This is one fast V-6. Off the line or in the lane. We followed the maint schedules and 122000 miles later it still looks great and running like a top. First 5 years reg- maint all 100% orginal looking for 3rd set of tires. This past year I replaced the gaskets, sensors, fuel pump & filter. A new battery(3),more.. about $3,000 Garenteed to last another 4-5 years. Except for that damn dash, starts to peel after 1yr
My Alero
Not Father's Olds, 06/05/2010
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought my Alero after lots of rentals, and loved it at first. However, all of the typical quirks I read about on this car have occurred. Steering cylinder failure; plugged heater core (Dexcool) b/c sediment collects at lowest point=heater; Intake gasket=Dexcool problem; ABS sensor failure; Early transmission slip failures; gas tank solenoid (check engine); alloy wheels corrode/leak at tire lips; premature serpentine belt wear/squeaking. Too bad, as it would be a great car if GM would have address the reliability issues before tiring the line.