2000 Oldsmobile Alero LX review from North America
"The Oldsmobile Alero is the best value for my money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I haven't had any major problems with my Alero that I bought last August. I have put over 30,000 miles on it since then, and it still runs like a dream. Other than the usual wear and tear (my brakes are starting to grab, but my braking is notorious for being bad!). Occasionally, I've had the tire pressure light come on, but when I would check the tires, one was 12 PSI below the reset value. It has been through one accident ($5400 worth of damage to the right front quarter-panel and wheel-housing), however, there isn't anything major wrong with it.
I have had some problems with the turn signal switch, but after talking with a local dealer, I am getting that replaced free of charge.
General comments?
This car is a great bargain. The list value of mine is around $10,500 however, I paid close to $9000 for it. I enjoy the comfort and reliability of the car. After driving an unreliable Corsica for 4 years (I didn't even trust it to drive from Manhattan, Kansas to Kansas City!), this car is a dream come true. It handles very well on the hills and curves here, its sleek design has turned heads wherever I have went, and it has proven to be very reliable. I wish Oldsmobile would continue to make these. I plan on driving mine until it dies and I can't fix it anymore.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corsica |
| Date of Entry | 19th April, 2004 |