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4.5 out of 5 stars

Will sit you in your seat.

Camwise, 08/14/2009
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this car after it had been used as a rental, and it already had 99000 miles on it. I love the power of the v6 and the fact that it easily beats 90% of the people off the mark at a stop light..... I'm a bit of a lead foot and this car meets my needs. Even with my lead foot I get 27MPG(Mostly Highway Miles)! When my wife drives she gets 33MPG(Also highway Miles)! About 2 months after I bought it I had to replace both front wheel bearings. About 2 yrs it was loosing all power and I had to take it in and have $1600 worth of repairs, but now it feels brand new again and is going great. I've put 50000 more miles on it and look to put another 50000!

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Junk...

Renter132423, 03/01/2003
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Rented one. my daily driver is BMW 330xi. I like the looks especially the rear end lights. Got in, wow - sucked. Too much plastic feel. Handling is crummy. Motor poor for V6. GLAD GLAD I can recommend anyone NOT to buy one of these. Look at a Honda or Toyota before this thing... terrible. Sorry.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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Ryanz, 03/24/2008
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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This car has been a great car. Very little problems. The car has 128,000 on it. The expected fixes like brakes, tune up. The only major fix was getting new suspension from the very, very bumpy roads.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

"Brake'n In My Alero"

joanbrad016, 06/29/2003
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I have had this car for a full year now. Strong points include powerful acceleration, great handling, attractive looks, and an overall fun to drive machine. In general, I have found that GM struggles with brakes,and this car is no exception. The rotors first warped at 9K, again ready to be re-surfaced at 18K. This annoyance is offset by a great package, otherwise.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Watch for the brakes and windows...

butterfly5180, 11/24/2003
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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LuV Car! I practically kiss g'night, but experienced a few problems. The car after 2 yrs I've had new windows due to scratching, warranty fixed. However, when brakes need replaced do IMMEDIATELY. Had to wait 2 wks brakes had 1% on pad the other nothing left. Braking was metal 2 metal there is metal ALL OVER vehicle. My chrome rims scrubbed still hasn't removed rust color spray from rims. Unhappy becuz it's all over exterior of car as well, spent 3-4 hours scrubbing and can't get all off. Windshield is fogged needs replaced, upset I take care of vehicle car seems ruined. Also the seek button paint has worn off immediately.

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