2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX review from North America
"So far I like this car, even though I have a few minor problems here and there."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought my car used, so of course there is normal ware and tear, but I do agree with previous comments that the brakes do squeak way too much.
The starter seems to be get stuck every once in a while after the car is obviously on and running.
After starting the car and shifting it into drive, the transmission jerks more than it should just to be put into drive. But mainly when I have the car in neutral and shift to drive is when it does it the most.
The glue holding the vinyl to the dash appears to have lost some of its bonding power because it is beginning come detached. As well as the paint chips off of the buttons on the CD player as well as the automatic lock and window switches.
And the cup holder isn't in a very logical place especially for larger cups. Cans are fine, but I find myself telling passengers to move their cups so I can put it into park.
General comments?
Overall I am very satisfied with my car. It is a V6 automatic and has the get up and go that I have wanted. It gets decent gas mileage. That's why I miss my Camry, because it had way better fuel economy.
I believe that I paid way to much for it and would have rather continued to look elsewhere, but I needed a car A.S.A.P.
I like the sleekness in the appearance of the car. That is what appealed to me the most.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 29th June, 2007 |

