2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL review from North America
"Typical poorly constructed American car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dash board came un-glued and wrinkled. Was probably repaired once then failed again.
Power steering pump went up, $400.
Ignition module went up, was replaced as well as the spark plugs, catalytic converter, resonator, and tail-pipe back to the muffler. $900.
Driver side window fails intermittently for no apparent reason.
Automatic transmission leaks at gasket on bottom. Gasket and transmission fluid replaced. $300.
Lots of creaks and rattles from all of the cheap plastic construction.
General comments?
I had read some bad reviews on the car before I bought it, but some good ones too. I figured it was a few out of many who had encountered problems typical of American cars. So I bought it anyway.
I'm paying for that decision now, literally.
Can't get rid of it though, its worth nothing and I still owe too much on the loan.
You get what you pay for. I'll never buy another American car again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 26th December, 2005 |