2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4

Summary:

Good car

Faults:

Bought the car to travel to work with, and after I first got it, the security light would come on (flashing) occasionally and it would not start. If you left the key on for 8-10 minutes it would then start and be good for a while. After some research online I got some electrical contact cleaner in a spray can with a straw and flushed out the key switch and cleaned the key with it, and believe it or not, I haven't had a problem with it for over 2 years.

Besides that I haven't had any problems with the car.

General Comments:

The car has been better than expected; it gets decent mileage average 9.4L/100K. Starts good in the -30 Alberta winters even when the block heater is not plugged in. It's comfortable enough and drives nice with good visibility. Only regular maintenance so far. The car has been very reliable thus far.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 1st January, 2023

2nd Jan 2023, 15:32

They are good cars, and one of the last Oldsmobile's ever made I believe.

In reply to 2nd Jan 2023, 15:32

2nd Jan 2023, 20:36

I believe you are right. It’s sad such a great division was shelved. One of the nicest cars I’ve ever ridden in was my dad's 68 Delta 88. So roomy and smooth . And those 455 engines had that distinct sound you could pick out a block away.

In reply to 2nd Jan 2023, 20:36

10th Nov 2024, 22:33

Oldsmobile had absolutely no reason to exist after the seventies had passed, as it was soon restructured into another mirror in the GM funhouse. By the nineties, it was abundantly clear to all what the General would never admit: it didn’t have a clue what to do with the brand.

In reply to 10th Nov 2024, 22:33

13th Nov 2024, 22:39

More like after the eighties Throughout the early to mid part of the decade, the Cutlass Supreme was still the best selling car in America. The Cutlass Ciera would also show good numbers from 1982 and beyond, and the last of the rear drive Delta 88 and 98 Regency were good sellers.

2003 Oldsmobile Alero Base 2.2 Ecotec

Summary:

Great simple car that needs regular maintenance

Faults:

Hub bearings, hub bearings, hub bearings!!! You've got to get those replaced regularly after you pass 65,000.

Ignition switch has to be replaced too.

General Comments:

Engine and tranny are fine. Other than the continuous hub bearing problem and the ignition, this car does not need much upkeep.

It's pretty good on gas. I had the 4 cylinder model, so it got 30 on the highway, 20 in the city. You have to regularly change the front brake pads as this car is a front engined heavy car.

The car always turned on, no matter how cold it was outside. The A/C unit sucks up a lot of power, so the engine will be a little hesitant to move when you've got the A/C on.

In conclusion, this is a great car to drive around from point A to point B. Not the best choice if you want a flashy car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 24th August, 2014

2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL2 V6

Summary:

Love it

Faults:

My Alero honestly has been one of my best cars. In fact we have 2 of them. One is a 2003, and the other is a 2004, and I would not get rid of them for anything.

The 2003 has 205k miles on it, and the only thing I have ever done to it was change the fuel pump, and it still runs to this day like a champ.

The life of your car depends on how often service was done to it. I have always got my oil changed 1000 before it was due, since day one.

The 2004 has 150k, and the only thing done to that one was a new radiator. If I could buy a brand new one, I would, but unfortunately they don't make Oldsmobile or Pontiac anymore.

I would give this car a 5 star rating.

General Comments:

The seats are nice and still good.

Handles amazing in the snow, and I've done research that shows they hold up very good in accidents.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd April, 2011