2000 Oldsmobile Alero review from North America
"The Alero is reliable and comfortable, but a real pain to work on"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wheel bearing, Minor repairs.
General comments?
This car is basically reliable, very comfortable. Could be more maneuverable for its size.
It is a disaster to work on. The engineers seem to have deliberately placed every conceivable impediment to everyday maintenance.
I have done regular and serious repairs on every car I've driven since 1990. This one takes the cake. Checking the transmission fluid requires jacking it up and crawling under it with the engine running. You have to take a transmission mount off to get to the thermostat. Bleeding the brake system at the anti-lock modulator requires removing the battery and the driver's side wheel.
Conclusion? It's a fine car if you are going to have it serviced by someone else. Not a do-it-yourself vehicle.
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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 | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2006 |