2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL review from North America
"Stay away from the Alero"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced starter after two weeks of buying it! (at 205,000 km)
Replaced AC resistor.
Replaced brakes and rotors (front)
Replaced all filters.
General comments?
Number: HORRIBLE gas mileage. There is nothing more outrageous than seeing the gas gauge constantly moving while driving it for short distances. Replaced all filters, put in synthetic oil, you name it! Horrible gas mileage.
The engine and/or transmission is not very responsive. When you need acceleration, there is a "lag" of power.
Super ultra poor build quality. Cheap windows motors, cheap knobs, very cheap build overall.
Noisy and uncomfortable suspension. You feel every dent on the road, horrible suspension system!
The car is not sealed right, you hear SO MUCH noise on the highway.
Overall, very disappointing and does *NOT* hold its value no matter how good the parts you put in or how well you maintain it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 205000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 210000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 20th September, 2008 |