1998 Oldsmobile Alero GLX review from North America
"Not worth the trouble at any price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear window on driver's side leaks when it rains, causing a puddle on the floor.
Manifold Intake went out at 26,500 miles, leaking coolant into the oil and causing the engine to misfire.
GM refuses to cover the repairs.
General comments?
Do not buy a car by General Motors under any circumstance - I have owned 3 because a family member worked for the company, but the final costs far exceeded any savings from the employee discounts.
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| Won't buy GM cars anymore, going foreign |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26500 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 11th January, 2003 |