Faults:

The only things I had go wrong with it was the brakes warped and the driver's side window regulator failed.

General Comments:

I loved my car. I got it at 200,000 miles, had it for like 10 years, and the motor finally went out at 350,000. I was so sad that day. My mechanic bought the car from me and put in a new motor and he loved the car so much he refused to sell it back to me.

Faults:

Front brakes and water pump.

General Comments:

I am the second owner, and I'm not sure how the original owner treated the car, but I have done regular maintenance, and the car has been great.

Faults:

Replaced front rotors.

Bought new tires at 100,000 km.

General Comments:

I've been very happy with the Alero. It has plenty of power. It's the GLS model, and has every option except satellite radio.

Very smooth ride, and much quieter than most cars I've driven. The radio sounds great, even when the sunroof is open.

Like I say, I'm very happy with Oldsmobile. I've had Olds in the past, and they have always been good cars.

Faults:

2 wheel bearings replaced (one around 16,000 miles and one around 100,000 miles).

Passenger air bag cover came loose at one corner around 175,000 miles.

Minor transmission leak around 150,000 miles (approximately $50 to repair).

Oil leak and gaskets replaced at 192,000 miles (about $650 to repair).

General Comments:

My 2004 Oldsmobile Alero has been the most reliable car I've ever owned. I purchased this car mainly because of its price, but have gotten really attached! I have done all of the routine maintenance in a timely fashion, and have not been disappointed in the results. As you can see by the few issues described above, most occurred well beyond what many would even expect the life of the car to be.

The car has almost 214,000 miles, and still drives and handles incredibly well. Cosmetically, the car has also held up very well -- the air bag cover is the only issue I've had in that arena. All of the car's controls and features still work very well. The exterior still looks great, with only a few minor dings from lots of road time.

I too am sorry that this car is no longer available. I now use it as a second car for commuting, but still drive it for about half of my road time. I am shooting for 300,000 miles (and beyond)!