2000 Oldsmobile Alero GLS review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dash cover is peeling back again. The cover was professionally fixed and only last about one month before it started peeling again.
Car won't start. It will turn over, but not fire. I had been smelling gas before it quit so I assume it is a leak or other fuel problem. I have also read on GM's Techline that there have been problems with the fuel sending unit and although the gauge is reading 1/4 tank, it may be out of gas. A new fuel pump is nearly $350 from the dealer so I hope I don't have to go that route.
General comments?
My wife and I both love the car.
It looks good, handles well, and is very comfortable.
Plus, we got it for $2000 under NADA book value.
After 4 months and 10,000 miles we are experiencing our first major problem. Maybe this is why we got it so cheap.
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| It is a good-looking money pit that I no longer trust. |
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| Typical GM Money Pit |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 liter 4 Cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Neon |
| Date of Entry | 11th January, 2005 |