2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL review from North America
"Great and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Passenger side wheel bearings went out at 190,000 - $122 for part and changed it myself.
General comments?
I have had this vehicle for about 4 years now, and have yet to spend more than $1000 dollars on repairs. It's gotten me to and from work, and many road trips to and Texas from Wisconsin.
I'm not sure if my Alero was just the pick of the bunch that didn't turn out to be a pile of junk, but after 210,000 miles, I'm expecting to have to start paying for repairs, but so far, the normal wear and tear is about the only thing I have paid for. I still have the original motor, transmission, exhaust.
I will be sad to get rid of it when the time comes.
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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 | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L twin cam Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 147000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 210978 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 12th January, 2009 |