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2002 Oldsmobile Alero


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Nice-Looking, Sporty, But GUTLESS

by JediKermit - Top 100
Oct 25 '02

Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No

Pros: Nice styling, I liked the dash lights, controls...
Cons: No power. At all. Cramped interior, my BABY couldn't fit in the back seat...
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a compact-to-mid-sized commuter car, this would work for you--but if you have kids or are going on road trips, you'll regret it--in more ways than one.

So we picked up a rental car the other day, and it had TWO miles on it. TWO! We were excited--we got to de-flower an entirely new vehicle, going where no one had gone before since leaving the factory floor. The Oldsmobile Alero was going to be ours...

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Alero GLS a nice car!

by mp69
Jan 14 '06 - Updated May 20 '06

Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes

Pros: Acceleration, Automatic-Transmission Performance, Value, Price
Cons: Rear-Seat Entry/Exit, Small Gas tank not necessarily good for long trips
The Bottom Line: Great compact/midsize vehicle, offers so much for such a great price. Coupe great for young people, Sedan for families.

Originally I wanted a Pontiac Grand Prix as my first car. I also happened to like Saab's but they were a little costly. So I stuck with the Grand Prix. I wanted either a Grand Prix GT (which has very similar performance to my Alero) or the lightening ...

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Not my first choice but I'm very happy with it.

by vrguy
Apr 23 '03 - Updated Apr 24 '03

Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes

Pros: Decent power with 6 cyl. Great stereo sound. Great ride with decent handling.
Cons: Tight in head room. No locking gas cap. Doesn't hold value in long run.
The Bottom Line: Definitely consider the Alero if looking for a mid-size 4 door car. It may not have been your first choice but it may surprise you.

I will say from the start that this car wasn't on my list when I was considering buying a car. I had decided that I would buy a car about two years old to save a few dollars since I mostly drive to and from work with the occasional trip to other cities....

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Doesn't measure up...

by lisatoy
Nov 26 '02

Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No

Pros: "European" styling, relatively inexpensive
Cons: where's the power ? soft handling, tacky controls
The Bottom Line: Find something else - better cars are out there in every category

I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out which car-buying segment Oldsmobile is trying to woo with this car. The entry-level Bimmer/Audi/Benz-buying crowd, looking for style & substance, American style ? Or perhaps the younger...

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Why so underated?? It's about average....

by corey76
Mar 15 '02 - Updated Jul 12 '02

Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes

Pros: Looks good, competent handler, decent stereo, well equipped, inexpensive due to incentives
Cons: somewhat compact interior, wind noise, cheap plastic feel on controls
The Bottom Line: The Alero is an average vehicle in it's class, but overall a good value with incentives and warranty. Think about this way, 5 year loan, 5 year warranty, not bad!

!!!Update!!! If you are remotely interested in this car now is the time to buy! 0% for 5 years is back or a $3000 rebate is available till Sept. 02!!

Last month I had the pleasure of driving to San Antonio from Dallas, around a 320 mile...

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1999 Alero vs 2002 Alero

by warmform
Jan 11 '02

Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes

Pros: Sleek looks, nice features and thy're giving them away
Cons: Long term durability
The Bottom Line: A fun, sporty sedan that looks as good as it runs. A steal with the 2002 rebates and 60,000 mile warranty

After owning a 1999 Alero GLS for 61,000 miles (see review there) I decided at the end of my lease to try Oldsmobile again. Much to my surprise I found out there were no more lease packages available (Oldsmobile is being shut down by GM) but purchasing...

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Fantastic Car

by mrpink1138
Nov 28 '01

Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes

Pros: Looks awesome, drives even better. Comfortable
Cons: No locking gas cap, Climate control knobs are kinda cheesy
The Bottom Line: I absolutely love this car. It's sporty but without being an overpriced sports car. Drives like a dream and looks awesome.

I recently purchased a brand new 2002 Old Alero GLS and I couldn't be happier. I got my model loaded with all the options including 6-way power driver's seat, power sunroof, and leather seats. I did a lot of research before buying the Alero and also...

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2002 Alero 37,000 miles less than three years old and is worthless junk

by red_alero
Sep 25 '03

Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No

Pros: The interior is coming all unglued and buckled in about 2 years old.
Cons: Neither the manufacture or dealer will stand behind their product.
The Bottom Line: The dash and three door pads came unglued virtually over night. One day it looked find, the next day it was all pulled apart and buckled.

It is a pretty to look at automobile. It drives nice on the highway. I bought mine on 15 JULY 2002. It just turned 37,000 miles while I was on vacation. When I returned the dash pad and three doors had come unglued and very badly buckled. It looks ...

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Bad Car

by strongbow26
Aug 01 '02

Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No

Pros: Great if you have grandkids
Cons: Gutless, Boring, poor quality, terrible gas mileage, small gas tank
The Bottom Line: Stay away.

We bought the 2002 Olds Alero in February. Since we've had it - it's proven to be a badly built bland vehicle.

Since we've had it...(6months)
-All the paint off the radio knobs have worn off
-There is a continual 'clunk' when you...

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