2002 Oldsmobile Alero GX review from North America
"OK transportation, but you can find better cars out there"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The brakes don't last on these cars. In 6 years and 51600 kilometers since new, I'm already on my third set of brakes.
The blower motor (for the air conditioner & heater air vents) seem to be getting less reliable as time passes, that is, it doesn't blow as strong as it once did.
This may sound trivial, but the writing on the radio controls wears off way too easily.
The driver's side window scratches way too easily when being opened/closed.
General comments?
I detest the 2.2 liter 4 cylinder engine this car has. It is way too noisy and sluggish.
I love how the ignition is in the dash instead of on the side of the steering column.
This car has decent headroom and interior space.
I don't like how this car has a prop rod for keeping the hood open. This is cheap and crappy, something I would expect from a Cavalier but not an Alero.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 51600 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 5th June, 2008 |