1999 Oldsmobile Alero 4 cylinder from North America
Summary:
Fast, sleek, uncomfortable, and a brake system nightmare
Faults:
Front rotors replaced at 26000 under warranty.
Front rotors replaced again at 58000.
Rear brakes replaced at 60000. Big bucks.
Switch on passenger door for automatic window does not function unless the driver wiggles the window lock/unlock button from the drivers door.
Struts needs replaced at 58000.
Brake booster pump bad at 58000.
General Comments:
The car is quick, and handles well.
However, compared to my company car (a Ford Taurus), the drivers seat is NOT very comfortable. I cannot drive long distances in this car without back pain. My Taurus just feels great, and I can drive 1000 mile in a day and be free of back pain.
I would not purchase this car again, cannot with until it is paid for so I can sell it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 7th June, 2003
22nd Jan 2004, 21:18
Fog lights are designed to turn off when your high beams are on. This prevents you from completely flooding oncoming traffic with light. If your brights are up in their face, they can still look down below.
There was actually a recall on early-90's Grand Prixs because of this.