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Great ride
BlondieT, 12/30/2003
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I actually have a 2001. I have been very pleased with this car overall. One problem with the turn signals. They needed replacement. Other owners I talked to said they experienced the same thing - blinkers would work some times and not others.
02 GLS
ghelwig, 03/04/2003
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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Very good performance out of a 87 octane engine. Transmission shifts very smoothly. Nice seats both front and back. Rather large trunk for a midsize car.
Down with the quickness
ken, 10/01/2008
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought my alero in march of 05, it had 73,000 miles now in Oct of 08 117456 no problems replaced front brakes a year ago tops, and one tune- up. V6, power everything 0-60 5.4sec pretty impressive. rides a little rough I thought mine did great in the snow. Unplowed country roads after 8 inches of snow never got it stuck. it is a glorified grand am i would definitely own another one
Loving It!
Loving It!, 06/19/2008
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I love this car. What I really wanted was a grand am but i couldn't get one due to my credit so i got the closest one to it. I absolutely love this car! It has about 111K on it, it has a few squeals in the front i think its just because I hit a pothole too hard and the ignition sticks a bit but nothing serious so far. I love that it has that sporty feel to it and it beats the hell out of my Mercury Tracer I had.
Problems with Security System
voiceinharmony, 09/10/2008
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought my car used with 25K on it. It has great power when you drive it but does not give very good gas mileage, about 28 mpg. After it hit 60K I started having problems with the Security System. Basically, my car could start. I was able to find out in the Manual that it has a Pass Lock Safety Lock. So in order to start the car you have to leave it on for 10 minutes on the ON ignition key. So far I've heard it may take $300 to fix the problem. I also have a click, click sound on my signals that won't go away.
Car has been great so far
BJ, 11/25/2008
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had the ignition problem but seems to have gone away after taking all keys off except house key and ignition. I have 120k on it and have only replaced front hubs at 86k and fuel pump at 96k. Everything else works great and I love the rds stereo system. I use synthetic oil and have had the car since it had 56k on the odom. I get 26 in town and 34 on the highway with the 2.2 4cly as long as I drive it easy.
dress her up AND take her out!!!
swede1978, 01/13/2004
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Always had a pick up truck, one day saw the Alero on a lot.... went home with it, never looked back. Has the "moxy" i like on the highway and handles tight like a tiger. OH YEAH- nice fuel economy too, real relief when at the pumps, especially compared to a pick up truck @16MPG or less and Alero @ 34+hiwayMPG! Has plenty of room for stuffs in the trunk with folding rear seats. Ive convinced 3 of my friends to get one and my Mom too. Excellent sound sys as well that appeases the music connoisseur.
For the money it is worth it!
jreynard, 01/18/2004
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this car in a haste. The car has been worth every cent that I paid. The features are nice for the price. The ride is quiet and the car is mechanically sound. The steering is a little disconnected but you still have a decent sense of the road. I enjoy the layout of the controls. They seem to have put a little extra thought into the lay out in the cabin. I enjoy my car and it has been good to me.
Alero is a great car
johnpelder, 07/26/2002
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Every aspect of this car has been outstanding. Fit and finish are first rate. The GX sport package is a great value, and the 5-speed getrag tranny is very tight and crisp. I'm not usually a fan of 4 cylinder engines, but the 2.2 ecotec is super smooth, yet still torquey.
Excellent!
Witchbaby, 01/20/2004
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I just bought this car and found that it was the size and reliability that I am looking for. I love it!