Used 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Johnny, California, KY, 10/18/2015
Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
2.2L EcoTec engine is decently powered for being in a bigger sedan. The instrument panels are very basic like just the bare essentials. Radio is different from the other models. its actually different from the one shown in the owners manual. The window clips that hold the window on a non-power window do become very fragile in advanced age. Only 2 major issues that have happened was transmission lines busting and brake lines busted all in spots which were difficult to repair by myself. There is one nagging issue but is very common and that is the security lock out upon start. The other slight issue is simply the road, between noise and comfort of ride. As the driver i have never had an issue with comfort in the front seat. My passengers tell me the front passenger seat is fine but the back feels like you are dragging the road. I would say this could be suspension. However, i replaced the whole nine yards of it, making it brand new parts. One major recommendation with an Alero (and any car for that matter), is to always do the regular maintenance because as it wears out, the way the car runs and rides becomes rough in this car. I know this due to the Condition of it when I purchased the vehicle in 2012.
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Not bad, for a First Car.
Kimberly, Colfax, CA, 11/03/2016
Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My Alero was my first car. I drove it for over a year before it finally went out on me. While I drove it, it was fine. The wheel baring was bad, made a horrible sound when I made left turns. Acceleration was okay, and shifting gears was fine. My back windows would fall down over time (meaning within a couple minutes of driving) and I had to hold them up with door stops. My driver window didn't roll up or down, and my passenger window worked when it felt like it. Overall it wasn't bad for my first car, but it definitely had it's problems. But once it was done, it was done. My timing chain went out and it was too expensive to fix, so I ended up scraping it. Got $25 for it.
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Okay Car
Marissa, 06/16/2009
Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car about 8 months ago and have put lots of mileage on it. I have replaced 2 front rotors and brakes and drivers side window regulators. The interior is made real cheap and you can tell, and stereo keys fell off within weeks of having the car, but it has been pretty much reliable. I would not buy another one, but its been okay while it lasted.
Not a bad second car
D. Ahart, 03/21/2009
Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with about 21,000 on the odometer. Now has 53,000 mi. and so far it's still running well. The front tires seemed to wear down evenly, but quickly. Make sure you do tire rotations regularly. Love the way the Alero handles on dry road...even wet not too bad, but less than stellar in the snow.
My First Car
survboiurbvs, 11/26/2002
Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was my first car. I have always drove my parents cars which are both German and cost a lot more than my Alero. The Alero is not a sports car, but I like it a lot. The steering is great and its fun to drive around town and on short road trips. Mine is one and a half years old and has 45,000 miles and it works great.