2000 Oldsmobile Alero review from North America
"A "k" car would be a better choice"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've had this car for less than one year now, and although I've not had the most common problem regarding the brakes and rotors, I have had other menacing problems to deal with.
Three weeks ago I had to replace the thermostat, coolant temperature sensor and radiator cap. Most recently however, I've discovered that either the intake manifold gasket or the head gasket is crap.
I won't know which one it is until I tear it apart and see.
Also I have had the problem with the hazard light short, so far it has been the least of my worries.
All in all, owning this car has been overly frustrating and increasingly costly to maintain.
Next time I'll go against the family tradition of driving GM vehicles and consider an import.
General comments?
If anyone were to say to me that they were thinking of buying this type of car, I'd tell them to turn tail and run like the wind.
"Definitely not your father's Oldsmobile" indeed!
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| It is a good-looking money pit that I no longer trust. |
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| Typical GM Money Pit |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 102103 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 116000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2006 |