Used 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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8 years with a used Alero.
mlrobards, Montgomery, AL, 11/13/2013
Oldsmobile Alero GL2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car when it was 5 years old, that was 8 years ago. I have had only one major issue with it. The drivers side window regulator has gone out and cost too much to replace. Never had issue one with the motor, struts, electronics (other than the regulator) If you treat this car right it will not let you down. Keep up with all regular maintenance and it will last years. Handles really well and an easy ride for long trips. Before you buy any new car make sure it was taken good care of. If it wasn't, walk away.
Good All Around Car Except For Seats
Alf33, 06/03/2003
Oldsmobile Alero GL2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Everything about this car is good except for the bucket seats which are uncomfortable and way too hard. Unfortunatelly I didn't discover this until after it was too late to return it. The performance is good but accelerating when at a crusing speed of about 50 is sluggish if only moderate pedal pressure is used. It gets moving real good when it drops down a gear when you get into it more. The car has tons of great features, is nice to drive, and is more stylish than a lot of cars out there now. I got 30mpg on the highway during a recent trip and that was doing 70-75mph a lot of the time.
Buy it and you'll regret it deeply
loupie1, 06/23/2003
Oldsmobile Alero GL2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2002 GL2 4dr V6. While it handled quite well and had decent ride, it was typical GM junk. I can't stress enough the poor reliability of the car, but more importantly, the blatant disregard GM has for its customers. They DO NOT stand behind their questionable products. For example, brake rotors went at 19k miles while brake pads were not half worn. GM refused to pay. Ditto for intake manifold. I traded the PoS in, taking a heavy loss while doing so because it has the worst depreciation record of ALL compact sedans. I'm in a Mazda 6 now and love it. GM will not get another penny from me.
Worst Car Ever Owned; A Real Lemon
joners, Greenville, OH, 09/28/2011
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.
Problems
Elly, 10/16/2009
Oldsmobile Alero GL2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had to replace the intake. It was covered under warranty. Then my rear defroster broke. It would cost me $100 because it was not covered under warranty. Now five years later my valves need to be replaced in the engine. What a joke. No warning. It started cutting out one day. Also last year 2008, I had to replace the wheel barrings in it.