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Used 2003 Oldsmobile Alero Consumer Reviews

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1 out of 5 stars

Worst Car Ever Owned; A Real Lemon

joners, 09/28/2011
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful

Paid 8,000 for car and put 3,000 into engine, mostly seals, major problem in coolent system, cracked engine block, the list goes on and on.... this was the worst engine GM ever built, I don't reccommend it. Replaced fuel pump, then it was needing repairs twice a year. Joined a class action lawsuit and GM got out of it by filing bankruptcy. If your buying an Alero plan on spending alot for repairs, due to cheap parts and a poorly running engine.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

2003 Olds Alero

alero_blues, 11/10/2008
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this Alero in 2004, for 12K being a year old with only 23K on it, seemed like a good deal. Still paying it off today, have had the front rotor replaced, brakes, tires, battery, fuel pump and windshield replaced. The only problem I keep on having is a small water leak into the fuse box from somewhere around the windshield area, had it replaced, was good for a year, then it started leaking after a 3 day rain. By this point I am tired of dealing with the cost of trying to find the problem and just want a car that doesn't leak. I love my Alero, but i need something that is a little less water loving. Great design, like the seat and stereo set up, even though car is compact and comfy.

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3 out of 5 stars

Do not buy this car

dsh1127, 01/18/2008
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new in April 2003. It was a nice car until about 50,000 miles. At that point, my opinion on this car changed greatly! It started having one problem after another, and had so many squeaks, rattles and air leakage that you would think it was a 20 year old car. This car was in the shop so often that everyone knew me on a first name basis! The final problem was a major computer meltdown at 68,000 miles. I left it at the shop (unrepaired), got what I could for trade, and bought a used Nissan Maxima! Do not waste your money and time on an Alero!

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3.13 out of 5 stars

So far so good

sharon, 08/05/2009
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My alero 2003 has been so far pretty good. Going on a 2,000 mile trip within the next couple of days. Only problem I have is front driver side tire seems to have problems - rotate every 2,500 miles and gas mileage not the greatest. Used to buy Fords but they have the worst paint jobs in my opinion. Rust out. Chev's never have rusted; my dad always bought Oldsmobile so thought I would take his advise.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Tough to trade in

Greg, 09/05/2008
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought my Alero new and have had no problems with it at all. Anything that did go wrong was covered under warranty. Car has been so reliable that now 6 years into it, I'm having a hard time letting it go to trade in. I think I'm going to keep it. Handles great (I loaded the options when I ordered it). Only complaint is the V6 is a gas hog but makes up for it in the handling and power dept. Too bad Olds closed down.

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