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by Redlass  - Top 500
Oct 12 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Alero is comfortable and easy to drive.
Cons: Sight lines are limited.
The Bottom Line: The Oldsmobile Alero was easily the most fun I'd had driving a car for some time. Great handling and comfortable interior made this car a fantastic rental.
I’ll admit it. I have a definite bias for American-made cars. I’m especially partial to cars that are made in my hometown—Lansing, Michigan. This despite the fact that I’m a Saturn owner.
When given the choice between a Mitsubishi, a Pontiac,...
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by gmann6900
Jul 03 '03 - Updated Jul 07 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Much car for the money
Cons: Head room is non-existent
The Bottom Line: The perfect car for a single person of average size, who wants a car that performs well, has good mileage, looks good, and won't devastate the bank account.
Unfortunately, the Oldsmobile Alero wasn’t very successful in competing with the Honda Accord, Toyot ...
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by mezlax
Sep 22 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Mature and attractive styling inside and out, price
Cons: Materials, reliability, steering/handling
The Bottom Line: Aside from reliability issues, a decent if underwhelming daily driver with a bit of style at a good price.
The girlfriend purchased a new Alero GL coupe in mid-'01. The car has the upgraded stereo, V6, power everything, but no sunroof, cloth seats, and the base suspension. After 4 years and 55,000 miles, my impressions. Styling: One of the Alero's strong ...
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by britnusa
Feb 28 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Loads of equipment for your money.
Cons: Reliability, reliability, reliability. Underpowered engine for size.
The Bottom Line: I like driving this car. It is comfortable and well equipped but cannot trust it to get from A - B without breaking down. Don't take the chance.
The sad thing is, I used to sell these hunks of tin. I purchased a 2001 Alero GLS 4-dr sedan with sports suspension and performance wheels in December 2000 as a surprise birthday present for my wife. I used to work at the dealership and I had sold loads ...
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by tnmats
Apr 14 '04 - Updated Apr 15 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Comfortable ride, nicely designed interior, decent handling and fuel mileage, nice styling
Cons: Hideous reliability and build quality
The Bottom Line: Avoid this car like the plague. It is constantly in the shop.
My car was a 2001 Alero GL2. The GL2 comes standard with the GM corporate 3.4L V6 (called the 3400 V6), a 4 speed automatic transmission, power windows/locks/AC. My options included a sunroof, AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo with the 200W Monsoon power ...
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by lemko - Top 1000
Dec 10 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very Attractive Styling. Even Greater Small Car Value.
Cons: Some Ergonomic Errors. Long Braking Distances.
The Bottom Line: Even big car fans will find the Alero an attractive, value-conscious choice!
I was very dismayed to hear of General Motor's decision to phase out the Oldsmobile Division late last year. At least Oldsmobile is going out in a blaze of glory. It offers perhaps three of the finest automobiles offered by any manufacturer in their...
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by sfoster79
Oct 03 '00 - Updated Oct 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, Handling, Braking and Comfort are all EXCELLENT
Cons: Weak stock stereo system, location of the cigarette lighter
When I first noticed Oldsmobile marketing their cars towards the younger generation, I thought it would be difficult for them to shake their image of making vehicles for the Florida-bound retirees. With the Oldsmobile Alero, I've been proven wrong.
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by ratnarat
Dec 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: sporty, quick, nimble
Cons: fit and finish, cramped
I have driven the 2001 Alero quite a bit for my driver's ed class. Let me tell you a bit about it:
Styling: This is a sharp and sporty looking vehicle. The alloy wheels and spoiler make it look like a knockout. Because of the...
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by mudmega82
Dec 30 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: powerful 4, great handling, good breaks
Cons: governed at 105
The Bottom Line: If you want cheap fun and reliabilty then you should definitally go for the olds alero, funnest thing i've driven in a long time.
After owning several used cars, I decided that it was time for me to go down to the dealership and look for a brand spanking new one. As I walked the lot of the local GM dealership the alero seemed to jump out at me. I read the stickers and compaired...
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by violetsky95
Nov 16 '00 - Updated Dec 13 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gorgeous car, sharp handling, very powerful, FULL of safety features
Cons: Fuel cap / door has no lock or security features.
The Bottom Line: It's a great ride inside and out, but year 3 under the hood is starting to make me skeptical.
I am so impressed with my new 2001 Olds. Alero GLS sedan. I've got the loaded version in Black Onyx - leather interior, power everything, keyless entry system, sunroof, 3.4 liter V6 engine, 17" alum. wheels with low profile tires, fog lamps, rear ...
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by alexbgood
Jan 12 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sporty looks, great handling, nice interior, snappy engine
Cons: bumpy ride, ash tray/cup holder bad location, blind spots, small gas tank
The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this car to anyone. The car has a sports car feel without the sports car price.
I recently purchased a 2001 Alero Coupe. I've owned the car for nearly a month, and I love it. My commute from home to work has lots of turns. The car handles the turns without a problem. The steering is very responsive and predictable, and there is...
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by kimmyjj
Aug 12 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: sporty, great handling, beautiful car, low insurance!
Cons: weak sound system, only one cup holder in the front
The Bottom Line: If you want a good, reliable car, this is it!
I have owned my 2001 Alero for about 6 months now. I love it. It's a wonderfully smooth ride compared to the Mustang that I previously owned. I love all the bells and whistles that came with it too. And the 75,000 mile/5 year warranty gives me comfort...
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by dmlavigne1
Nov 11 '03 - Updated Nov 14 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: handling, good tires, nice sound system
Cons: uncomfortable leather seats, quick wearing brakes, 60K protection plan junk,fit and finish,fog lights
The Bottom Line: Stay away, your money is better spent elsewhere on a vehicle with better overall quality!
Overall, not impressed. Currently the car is 26 months old and most 76K miles were highway miles cruise control 70 MPH Cons: Many little problems. Car can drive itself to the dealer it has been there so many times. (actually 2 different dea ...
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by brand37
Feb 13 '07 - Updated Feb 14 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Electric locks, well working air conditioner, nice look
Cons: warning lights come on, low quality materials inside the car, mpg-16-17 in town.
The Bottom Line: If you have a choice to make...don't make it this car! Buy a car that can be trusted.
I want to set a disclaimer to my review- I don't really know too much about cars, I can only tell you about this car from my personal experience. If your looking for just a quick review, it might help to know each paragraph is a different subject, or ...
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by islaavalon
Nov 10 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Overall a nice car for a test drive.
Cons: Too many non-covered repairs!
The Bottom Line: Don't buy this hunk of junk until you find out if it is one of the lucky good ones.
I purchased my Oldsmobile Alero 2001 in October of 2001 with the 0% Financing and 5 year/50000 mile warranty. I thought the car would be good at least for the first 5 years. It wasn't. Within the first month of owning this car the driver-side window ...
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