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2001 Oldsmobile Alero consumer reviews

$17,210 starting MSRP
side view of 2001 Alero Oldsmobile
(25 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 3.8
  • Performance 3.9
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.1
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2001 alero

this car is great unless you don’t know how to take care of your own vehicle. i had a 2001, 330k miles, and the only problem i ever had was engine over heating. was an easy fix, i realized the coolant reservoir had a crack, replaced it, no more problems. it’s 2wd is great in snow and rain, but those brakes, phew gotta make sure the pads are still good lol

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car Ever!

best car i have ever had! No major problems since owing 2005! most reliable car ever! no major problems and enjoyed driving it! Never been happier with a car then this one!!!!! Most dependable car!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Alero is the worst car ever.

This car let me down on a daily basis. $5,000 in repairs in 6 years of ownership. I never knew if I was going to start it in the morning, or breakdown in some way on the way to work. I got the vehicle used with 31,701 miles and i broke down more times then I care to remember. 2 water pumps. 2 fuel pumps, 3 wheel bearings

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Dependable, fun driving car!

Smooth fast and fun ride! Handles well around turns. Good gas mileage. Sunroof is nice in summer. Nice smooth powerful motor. Retro CASSETTE CD radio is nice!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It's been a great car for 14 years I've owned it

The Alero gave me many years of pleasure, plenty of leg room, elbow room throughout to do your own repairs, unlike many cars you have to take half the engine out before you can do anything.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Will take care of you. Very dependable and reliabl

Time saver. Gas saver. Good paint and interior. Good vehicle to start off with. Needs a little work but will survive any challenges. Some new parts. All four tires.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I've owned it for 15 years, very happy with it!

I've owned this car for 15 years, regular things like tires, brakes, oil and filter changes, is all this car needed. Nothing major, no accidents, runs great, I loved this car and took good care for it. I have 2 cars for sale, I don't mind keeping this one for another 15 years, that is how satisfied I've been and you will too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Was very leary but never regretted it since

I was leary at first cause I don't care much for GM. But since buying can't stop having fun with it. 3rd owner knew it would need somethings, replaced the hub bearings, did partial rebuild on engine by this I mean manifold gasket and head gasket so while apart checked the o rings and pistons perfect shape. Changed oil to synthetic performance oil, boss filter. Followed it through with danso high performance plugs and wires which greatly improved gas mileage, and high performance air filter. Purrs like a kitten and squeals tires like a lion making today's kids look in shock with rice burners done like Fast and Furious. Def bye another. Come across one go for it even if you have to put money into it. Mines the v6 gls 2 door.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Body

It has Mags, along with high profile tires. Rebuilt Alternator, new serpentine belt, new shocks, new front brake pads. High profile tires, and rims. Needs head gasket. 400.00 or B/O. Great looking body, no scratches, no rust. Needs to be towed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very good car. Daily user

This car is a good car for a student or someone looks for a first car. It has a lot of miles. But it does its job 100%

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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