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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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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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5 out of 5 stars

Will keep it forever

ckpzone, 04/28/2003
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I love how this car drives. It has great pickup, and feels really safe. The cupholders are annoying, but that is the only thing I don't like. The stereo system is great, and gas mileage is okay. I love the way the seats open to the trunk. All in all, this is a great car. I would buy it again.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Good solid vehicle

B-randie, 10/15/2007
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had this car about 2 years now and I bought it used. I've had minor problems that are quite normal with it, most of them come from normal use. The gas mileage is really good especially in a car so affordable. I really recommend this car to anybody and everybody. I feel so safe when I'm driving anywhere. I do a lot of traveling to see friends and I've never owned a more reliable car.

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