The trim around the windshield fell off. The dash vinyl has wrinkled and 3 of the automatic windows has broken. The regulators seem to have malfunctioned and the windows will not open or close. These things occurred within the first six months of purchase. The repairs for the windows per the Oldsmobile dealership would be about $500.00 per window. I find this to be quite excessive in cost since a window should last for a much longer time.
I am very disappointed the the car and the feel that General Motors has not lived up to my expectations regarding these accessories on this car.
Yes, that does sound a bit high. Power window regulators are typically between $200-$300 per motor. I've done this repair on a Mercedes and a Hyundai before and it's not $200-$300 worth of labor I can assure you that. Dealerships are the worst place you could take a car for repairs though. Very high labor rates and parts are marked way up. Go to an independant repair shop if it's out of pocket. Only go to the dealer for warranty and recall work.
This site is very interesting and statistically informing because any frequent viewer can see how many customers GM is losing over quite possibly one of the biggest lemons they have made recently, the Alero/Grand Am. That was a bad car for them to screw up on because it was one of their highest volume cars for a number of years and generally had consumer appeal that so many of their other cars were lacking. To the writer of this review, I know that you would have a good second time around if you gave GM another chance, but I know you won't do that anyways. Just don't go out and buy an over-hyped Toyota. Though many would cringe at this, I think Ford is the best bet.
Ford; not a good idea. My last 2 cars were Fords; hardly never saw them as they were in the shop all the time. Have to own 2 just so you can drive one of them. Got a 02 Alero now, much better. No problems.
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