1999 Oldsmobile Alero review from North America
"Typical GM car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine Coolant overflow has cracked three times/needed replaced...110,000 130,000 and 165,000 miles.
Replaced intake gasket at 166,000 miles.
Brakes wear very fast compared to other cars I've owned.
Loads of electrical problems.
AC needs charged every summer.
Motor for drivers side window broke around 140000.
General comments?
Overall this has been a pretty reliable car. Bought it at 100,000 miles and put almost another 100,000 miles on it. Things have gone wrong, but for the miles its expected.
It sucks that the Alero isin't made anymore. I love the power of the v6 engine, and the car handles very well. I wouldn't say that it was the most reliable vehicle, but I sure enjoyed driving it.
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| If you can get past the problems, Alero has potential: MUCH better than the Achieva it replaced! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 190000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 28th December, 2007 |