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1999 Oldsmobile Alero 2 Door Coupe review from North America

"Poor, cyclic components fail early"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

I bought my 2000 Oldsmobile Alero from a private sale in 2003. Within two weeks, the dashboard wrinkled up and then peeled back. Within a couple months, the drivers side window started getting cocked to one side when it went up. It ended up being the supports, the motor was fine. To repair the supports, I had to buy an all new assembly including the motor at a cost of $350. The passenger window is now doing the same thing. I just secured it in place and disabled the motor. The power rear view mirrors won't adjust anymore, they act like they are stuck.

Most recently, the check engine light came on. The mechanic said it was an Air signal nothing to worry about, but the car wasn't doing anything wrong at the time. Now the car stalls when going slow or in idle. It's a pain. I'm not sure what's wrong yet. It is fine as long as you are going at a normal speed.

The paint on my front and rear bumpers is peeling.

General comments?

Overall, I'm not pleased with the car at all, but I bought it for $5K cash. I guess you get what you pay for.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Model Year2000
First year of ownership2003
Most recent year of ownership2008
Engine and transmission 1.7 Automatic
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Distance when acquired77000 miles
Most recent distance120000 miles
Previous carFord Escort
Date of Entry 28th February, 2008

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