2000 Oldsmobile Alero GLS review from North America
"This car is not dependable."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My A/C went out due to the computer system failure at 30K miles.
One piston had to be replaced and the bottom half of the engine rebuilt at 35K.
I have had multiple computer system problems and the entire fuse box replaced.
I have had to completely replace breaks and rotors x 1 and brake pads again 30k miles later (I don't ride the brakes).
Now I face over $300 (parts cost) for one wheel bearing on the drivers side (not to include repair costs).
General comments?
This car is a money pit. If it was not paid for I would trade it in. I now know why Oldsmobile went out of business. The quality of this car is a 0/10. I would not give it away. By the way, try to trade it in and see what the dealership will offer you!!! I ended up paying it off because of how low the trade in value is. I will drive it until it dies and that would be too much longer.
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| Typical GM Money Pit |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Bonneville |
| Date of Entry | 15th December, 2005 |