1999 Oldsmobile Alero GL review from North America
"Horrible $ Pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where to start...
35k the traction control unit went out
36K The powersteering pump
39K- driver side window regulator
40k the cruise control unit and Stereo
45k trunk started taking on water through vent
43k drivers side window reguator again
46k rear doors make wind noise all day
60k Transmission rebuild
Brakes every 20k miles
Tires wear something horrible
Clunk from front end drivers side
Struts worn out at about 40K
Alternator went out at about 70k
Intake gasket issues now...
Still having issues with it, actually it's in the shop now.
General comments?
Poor Gas mileage for a 4cyl.
Total junk and No silver lining in sight...
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| Cheap in more ways than one |
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| If you can get past the problems, Alero has potential: MUCH better than the Achieva it replaced! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 25th April, 2006 |