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You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano. As mine is almost out of warranty, I want to hear some stories about high mileage Aleros. Basically, I want an idea if I should keep the car or not. IMO if you've maintained it like Im sure you did, you should probbaly keep it.. My GLS has the v6. Nice car loaded with options and powerful too. Sal Collaziano Administrator Staff member. Joined Jan 8, Messages Reaction score 0 Points Welcome aboard, Ronvb!
Thank you for signing up! Post some pictures of your car when you get a chance. Rambo New member. Do you Alero guys have any pics of your cars? I'm happy with what I've got, but I think I might like the looks of the Alero or Intrigue a little better still undecided.
RoraStar96 New member. Click to expand Kaptain Kirk New member. I have an 04 3. New front wheel bearings and outer tie rods- both sides. Different rims, a new OEM paint job and tint to top it off. Driven it 11k since May it is now only august back and forth from SC to TN for 5 hours straight religiously.
I drive her heavy. I use conventional to make up for age in the engine. All is good. It has no codes. My Alero has roughly miles on it. I want to take a road trip in the near future and the drive there and back alone is about miles, and I don't mind finding other ways around the city but Can someone Available as a sedan or coupe, the Oldsmobile Alero was considered by most to be a sporty-looking car thanks to its bulging wheelwells, sleek greenhouse, fluted side panels and large jewellike taillights.
The front-drive Alero was also relatively entertaining to drive. Buyers could choose four-cylinder or V6 power. Initially, the Alero came with an automatic transmission only, but a five-speed manual eventually made an appearance. Handling was nicely balanced and braking was strong.
Inside, an artfully designed two-tone dash faced comfortable front seats that were firm and supportive. All controls were easy to see and use, with large knobs and buttons. Unfortunately, all-around refinement didn't match that of the leading imports.
The phase-out of the Oldsmobile brand spelled the end for the Alero. For a shopper interested in an affordable used coupe or sedan from the early s, the Oldsmobile Alero should do nicely as long as one is aware of the car's faults and lame-duck heritage.
Service can be handled at select GM dealerships -- you might want to focus on Pontiac, as the Alero was mechanically similar to the Grand Am.
GX and GL models came standard with a 2. The only transmission choice at the time was a four-speed automatic. Incremental improvements saw it through the next several years. A year after the car's debut, Olds offered a sport-tuned suspension package for the GL.
For , an optional five-speed manual transmission became available on four-cylinder models, and the car's antilock braking system was updated. If you're looking at four-cylinder Aleros, take note that for Oldsmobile replaced the 2.
It made hp and lb-ft of torque. Inside, we found the Oldsmobile Alero offered a user-friendly control layout and seats that were generally comfortable -- though materials quality throughout was a step or two behind that of competing imports; even the leather in the GLS looked and felt too much like vinyl.
For those with lots to carry, though, both the coupe and sedan offered a generous Although neither engine was particularly quiet, the four-cylinder provided adequate power in most situations while the V6 delivered spirited performance. The Alero's suspension tuning was firm and allowed some fun around twists and turns, yet ride quality remained smooth enough to make the Olds suitable for weekday commuting.
The steering offered little in the way of road feel, however, and the brakes were strong but could be difficult to modulate due to an overly stiff pedal.
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