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Used 2003 Oldsmobile Alero Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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