Used 2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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"Brake'n In My Alero"
joanbrad016, 06/29/2003
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.
You will be sorry if you purchase Alero
Stevfonso, 05/16/2003
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.
Could be better
Alice, 12/10/2002
Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Not a good idea to purchase one of these the resale value went down 8,000 from Jan to now. That is not saying anything good for this car.
2 Year Review
donutman, 09/14/2003
Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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This car has been very reliable over the two years I have owned it. I have not incured any breakdowns...yet. The car has had two problems, one of which the dealer resolved. The outside mirrors would vibrate while driving. This was solved by replacing both mirrors with parts of a newer design. The dealer has been unsuccesful in finding and removing any of the rattles and buzzes in the interior of the car. They were also not able to get rid of a strange sizzling type of noise from the back seat area caused by driving on wet surfaces.
Will sit you in your seat.
Camwise, 08/14/2009
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!