2001 Oldsmobile Alero review from North America
"Good car with a few costly problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First problem noticed at 25000 after going through a car wash and the floor board was soaking wet. Had the door reflectors replaced and the radio antenna replaced b/c it didn't pick up well.
Second problem cam at 54000 miles when the ignition cylinder had to be replaced.
Next, at 59000 the window regulator had to be replaced b/c window was slipping.
Then once the warranty was expired, at 97000 miles the ignition cylinder failed yet again.
Low and behold now at almost 123000 the ignition cylinder has failed yet again after on 25000 miles and the parts warranty is out.
I had loved this car since I first got it and still feel like I made a good decision due to gas mileage, I just wish that they would recall the ignition cylinder and manufacture it to hold up to the $300.00 it costs to repair it.
General comments?
This has been an overall good car for me in the 5 years that I have owned it and plan on driving it for hopefully another year or so.
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| Very good |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 19000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 123000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st August, 2006 |