2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL review from North America
"Good for a first car, though not the best quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had a problem where the coolant would mysteriously dissappear from the surge tank, almost causing the car to overheat. The remedy for this was to replace the thermostat, costing me about $150.
The fan speeds 1 and 2 don't work, but 3 and 4 are okay.
The middle tail light burned out and had to be replaced.
General comments?
The acceleration is pretty good, and has no trouble getting a quick start from lights.
It handles well in corners and under adverse driving conditions with good tires.
Unfortunately, the road noise is high, and the suspension absorbs little of the bumps.
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| Typical GM Money Pit |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34020 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35210 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2005 |