Used 2004 Oldsmobile Alero Consumer Reviews
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great used buy
chip, 06/09/2008
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Excellent used car buy. Does everything well at bargain basement price. Last of the low cg gm midsize vehicles. Recently put 245 45 16 series bridgestone potenza tires and handling is phenomenal. (have owned corvettes, lotus, and Audi a-4 turbos) 6 cyl auto mpg over 26 at real speed (75 mph+).
174,000 miles and still going
danroberts1964, 07/07/2013
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
I bought my car used 2 years ago and it now has 174,000 miles on it and it's still going strong. Only problems I have had was the fuel pump and the alternator went out. Oh and the pass key thing had problems but there is a easy fix for that if you Google it and it consists of a inexpensive diode being soldered into the wiring. Would I recommend this car even with the high miles mine has.... You bet I would.
Great Ride
Ethan, 07/08/2009
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
we bought this car with around 15,000 miles on it, and there is now around 96,000 on it, and the only thing i have ever had to do to it is have the passlock replaced and brakes, never one single problem with this car ever. this has to be one of the most reliable, bang for the buck, i have ever purchaced. i have even put on a magnaflow cat back and a K&N intake on it and watched the MPG rise even higher, on high way i can manage over 30+ mpg and i even have a V-6 and over 200hp now. if your in the market for a great car and by the years passing pretty cheap now. jump on it. im 26 and this is my 15th car and best one to date for reliability.
An excellent automobile
TERRIFIC, 11/15/2009
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love my Alero. It has the 4 cylinder redesigned engine and I could not want more. The ride is very comfortable and the highway driving is exceptional. It hugs the road and "drives itself." I've never had a better steering car. GM got it right with steering ratio, turning effort, return, etc. its the best. Low noise level at highway speed is exceptional. NO wind noise. All around a great car. Also,factory speakers sound great, no need to upgrade.
Best Olds ever
galaxybeing, 04/08/2008
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is the 2nd Alero owned by my wife and me. She has been driving her 99 Alero since 2000. A super car. She has 110,000 miles on it now and it is still a great looker and a terrific little speeder - especially with the K&N air filter, which make sit roar. Both aleros, I drive the 04 have the 3.4 engine, which I highly recommend to anyone considering buying an Alero. Great styling, too, for the price range. Keep Mobil 1 in the crankcase and the engine will always show the driver its appreciation. So far, the 99 Alero needed an alternator and a front strut replaced. As well, the hazard switch broke but will be repaired free under a recall order. The 99 is super fast - much faster than the 04,
WWooooooooHoooooo!!!
Giorgio, 09/09/2005
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I found me a 2004 Alero GL with the 6-cyl. engine with only 29,000 miles for about a little half the price of retail when new. What a deal! It took me a whole month to find the one I wanted and it's worth every penny! This car is a lot of fun to drive and is a good looker too. This what I want to be driving now and not the regular brands that everyone else is driving out there for a lot more money. Couldn't be happier, best car decision I've ever made. Made in America baby!! Whooohooo!!
Great Car for first car or retiree
ADB, 09/15/2018
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The car is great on gas mileage and has needed only basic maintenance to date. Other than the need for a little more head room in the driver's seat everything else about the car was exceptional. the car was purchased to be the last car after retirement and it has filled that need beyond expectation. Durable for mid to long drives and great in the city.
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Inexpensive and Pleasing
Foxy, 06/21/2008
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The standard 2.2 L engine in the Alero has a bit of torque and is peppy and fun to drive. The Alero coupe's appearance is classy, yet sporty enough to be an attractive car. I've owned my Alero for three years, and while it's not an envy-worthy car, I get great gas mileage, and it's been VERY inexpensive to maintain. I have had ZERO major problems with my car. I've only had to repair the lifter on the automatic window. Probably my fault it broke. I paid $10K for my car when it was a year old, and my payments are very low. I'd recommend the Alero for anyone (like me) who's fresh out of college, has a limited budget, and needs NICE, affordable transportation.
good car
Dana, 07/30/2008
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 2 years ago used and it has not failed me yet. After I first bought it I had it checked by a mechanic and the only problem was a small leak in the transmissions right axle but the dealership fixed it for me after ordering the part and I haven't had any problem since. Great car.
Olds alero driver
Noah Private, 10/20/2016
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GL2 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is really great! Don't get me wrong though there are some problems.... I have an 04 red 2 door 3.4l and boy this thing is pretty quick. You put your foot done and it drops down a gear and just takes off. It feels like you are "floating" when you drive or get up towards the governed speed of 110 mph. I passed a lot of cars with this alero, including some mustangs and many many hondas. This car has some major head gaskets issues however. I am on my 3rd set now. I have rebuilt this motor myself inside and out. Stock rods and pistons are pretty solid, and the aluminum heads dissipate a lot of heat. This car also has bad tranny problems.. This is my second trans in my alero, they leak tranns fluid really bad. However the engine area is pretty easy to work on, you can pull the whole motor apart in the engine bay and put it back together in 8 hours. Also this car seems to have a problem with staying aligned and it blows through brake rotors, calipers, and brake pads. Even with a good alignment this car goes through tires quick. I am a little rough on the car because I deliver pizza everyday. It is pretty fast though, more lower end power. Stock speakers sound nice, driver seat raises and lowers.
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