2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL review from North America
"As good as all my other cars and trucks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One brake job.
2 fan switches.
Broken drivers window (wife's fault; frozen).
General comments?
After reading all the complaints that other drivers have had, I'm led to believe they either drive their cars too hard or just have bad luck.
I have had my Alero 7 years and have had no serious problems with it. I bought it with a standard transmission, so using the brakes lightly and in the country may be the key to longevity.
My GM dealer was (retired from the dealership) the greatest, most helpful dealer I have ever come across. My father in-law deals in the city (Richmond Hill) and has been taken to the cleaners ever time he takes his car in for the regular servicing.
I will keep my Olds until the wheels fall off; it's too bad they stopped making them.
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| Typical GM Money Pit |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Van |
| Date of Entry | 4th February, 2008 |