1999 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4 from North America
Summary:
Nice car, but too many problems
Faults:
I bought this car from the dealer's about 2 months ago.
2 weeks after I bought it all the brakes needed replaced.
1 week later driving on the highway the car just died. Turned out that I needed a new alternator and battery.
1 week later I needed to replace my positive battery cable.
3 days later the dealer tells me I need a whole new coolant system.
2 days later my interior lights dim when I role up or down 1 of any windows, the headlights dim as well. And it is a dim that is very noticeable.
General Comments:
Other than the problem I have had since I've had the car I like it, this has been a learning experience for me...
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 1st December, 2002
4th Dec 2002, 16:28
Although all these bad things may have happened to his car, I would have to think that it may be caused by the driver instead of the cars manufacturing. I just bought a 1999 Olds Alero and this thing is a dream to me. I have found only one thing wrong with it, besides a few dings here and there, and that was the blinkers, for some reason unknown yet, kept going out like there was a short in the wire. My car had 54,900 miles approximately when I got it, and in 250 miles I've used 1 1/2 tanks of gas and have experienced absolutely no problems in performance, or comfort at that. Over all I would give this car a 9.95 out of ten because it has a little less head room than a 6' person needs, but still very livable since I've got my seat in the low rider position anyway. :)