2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL2 review from North America
"Lacking quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver mirror shook at speed, motor replaced. Driver mirror lense fell off, lense replaced. Mirror still shakes.
Front brakes wore out at 19,000 with 80% highway miles.
Brakes groan and when I need to hit the brakes hard, a thud can be heard/felt under the driver's floorboard.
Major squeak in dash, been to dealer twice and still squeaks. Another squeak somewhere under the dash.
Intermittent hard start problem.
Trade-in value is disturbing.
General comments?
I do like the performance and styling, but this car has too many problems. May likely trade it this spring for an Acura RSX.
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| Never own one again |
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| Very good |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25250 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 20th December, 2003 |