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Straight Up Lemon
reddstunta, 10/31/2003
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is junk and was made too fast. The only good thing is that I have not had any motor problems. The inside is garbage, my top light just fell down, my driver side window borke twice, sometimes it does not crank, the rubber around the windshield is continuing coming up. The worse of all the dash board is coming up and look all wrinkle. This car is a lemon and practically worthless. It had a nice body style and outer appeal but it toatal garbage. I will never buy another. I hate this car, there is a new problem with it constantly.
the car that has it all
betty, 09/01/2003
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL2 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
this car is a pleasure to be in. it is very comfortable to be in especially on long trips. i have a sun roof which i love and even though its black i don't mind washing it all the time. great choice of a car and i'm sure i'll be happy until i buy another new one in about three years.
I love it!
MFB, 06/01/2003
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Between the GM Mastercard rebate and the dealer discounts, I could have bought two-three Alero's for one import. This GLS with the handling package, radio upgrade, minus the tail fin is a clean looking flawless fun to drive car. I cruises the turnpike at 80 with power to spare and plenty of comfort. With the 5 year GM warranty it will be hard to find an excuse to trade it early. This is the best car I have ever owned!
Sporty, sporty, sporty
Monet, 12/18/2002
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love this car. It knocks the Honda Civic, which was my last car, right out of the running. The spacious interior, the cocpit feeling drivers quarters, and convenient placement of the ac/cd/radio is great.
Nice cheap car
Justin, 09/03/2007
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car's nice. 3.4L v6 it has plenty of power. Good gas mileage 22 city 30 highway. I wish it had ABS or ETS but oh well. Good trunk space. Smooth drive. Poor quality though considering almost every 60degree v6 has a failing lower intake manifold gasket. I replaced mine once I got it around 77000 miles.
Okay Car
Marissa, 06/16/2009
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car about 8 months ago and have put lots of mileage on it. I have replaced 2 front rotors and brakes and drivers side window regulators. The interior is made real cheap and you can tell, and stereo keys fell off within weeks of having the car, but it has been pretty much reliable. I would not buy another one, but its been okay while it lasted.
Pretty good at first.....
mjr, 04/15/2006
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Alero with about 24,000 miles on it. In about a month I had to return to the dealership for four new window assemblies and window. This was an obvious design flaw, but they claimed it was a fluke (4 all at once...). Also, the front wheel bearing went, blower motor, and a few other things. I bought a 75,000 mile warranty for it, and of course, with 75,252 miles the other front bearing goes bad. I take it back to the dealership for the noise. They come out and tell me that it's the bearing, alternater, lower intake manifold gasket, both lower control arms, both upper strut mounts. I was given a rediculous quote to fix it all. I'm not sure what to do, but I would recommend avoiding picking one of these up.
Not a bad second car
D. Ahart, 03/21/2009
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with about 21,000 on the odometer. Now has 53,000 mi. and so far it's still running well. The front tires seemed to wear down evenly, but quickly. Make sure you do tire rotations regularly. Love the way the Alero handles on dry road...even wet not too bad, but less than stellar in the snow.
So So, Nothing Special
Dustin, 10/04/2006
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
First off the brake design of this car is horrible. I've already had to put in new brake pads and have the rotors turned twice. The car has less than 50,000 miles on it. The gas mileage varies from 22 to 30 depending on oil changes, driving conditions...etc. Its seats aren't really that comfy and the interior looks cheap. You definitely pay for what you get. I won't ever by another GM, next time it's a Honda or Toyota.
Black Cristine reliable
Mariah Beltran, 08/10/2018
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Major electric problem or fuse issue dash lights and rear tail wont come back on after replace fuses and relays disconnect battery for 10 mins nothing changes.
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