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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
Good as a Honda for thousands less
holly, 08/08/2002
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased my Alero after three years of debating between it and a Honda Accord. Though I have to admit the Honda seems more refined, it wasn't $5000 more refined than the Alero. I enjoy driving this car because of the big 16 inch wheels, the torquey V6, and the excellent 8 speaker sound system. Once I heard about the free 5 year warranty, it just didn't seem worth pursuing the Accord anymore. The only thing I would like changed about the Alero is the transmission's aggressiveness. At highway speeds, a downshift requires a substantial stab of the gas pedal. Overall, I love this car and plan to keep it for 200k miles.
Love the Alero
Darina Popova, 04/25/2006
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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This is the best car I have bought ever. I was worried about the gas costs and the power but it has worked out great.
My Last Olds
Melodance, 03/16/2004
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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My last Olds only because GM is phasing them out. Owned Olds cars for 20 years. Overall very satisfied with this car and am glad I purchased it. Have received many compliments on the vehicle. I feel my 1993 Achieva had a little better gas mileage, but Alero delivers and handles well. Good in the city and on the road. Very sad that GM is closing the division. All my Oldsmobiles have been reliable, dependable cars with only required maintenance. Hoping this Alero follows suit--so far it's showing it will. Worth considering!
DON'T GIVE IT UP, OLDS!
BIG D, 08/08/2002
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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THE ALERO IS THE WICKED TWIN SISTER OF PONTIAC'S GRAND AM. ALERO HAS ALL THE PERFORMANCE FEATURES OF THE GRAND AM, AND LOADED WITH LUXURIOUS IMENITIES.
pros and cons of the alero
sazisarah, 04/24/2004
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Love the way the car looks , although it is alittle slow on intitial take off but does fine when passing
Alero Good With Exceptions
TheDarxion, 06/21/2004
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I like the Alero for all aspects except two: 1) Front brakes and wheels. My Alero has had two brake jobs and a replaced hub assembly (wheel bearing) in 30,000 miles....and GM only warranties the break pads (at $70) for 1 year / 12,000 miles. 2) Poor city, rural (not highway), and winter MPG...22 MPG winter, 26 MPG summer on country roads (22 miles home to work), 33 MPG hiway. Not sure what gives here. So, if you are willing to put up with continued brake and wheel work (as I discovered has happened to many others) and lower MPG (except on the highway), this car is good....but don't buy it new...poor resale value.
THICK STEERING WHEEL; FAT RIDE!
JOE SPINELL'S BRO, 08/08/2002
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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BUCKLE UP, AND HANKER DOWN. THIS 4 DOOR, ROAD ROCKET IS A LOADFULL OF FUN.
2003's Still: "Good as Gold!"
Bill Cuthbert, 03/10/2003
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Purchased Basically on Price, Dealer Knocked about $500.00 of Sticker Price @ Gen motors Was Offering a $3000.00 Cash Back. A Pretty Good Deal I'd Say.
GL2 - Great Buy, Fun to Drive
paulc, 10/01/2004
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Have the pretty loaded Gold 4 Dr. GL2 that comes with the 3.4 6 cyl. engine, which Edmunds did not list. Bought it in April of 2004 used after finding it on the internet at Sandberg Olds in Seattle. It was a great deal too good to pass up at $8,995 with less than 30K miles, almost new condition as it was a former rental car. Drives and handles very well, hope its reliability holds.