Overview & Reviews

The biggest news for the 2002 Alero is an all-new four-cylinder engine on GX and GL1 models. Redesigned 15-inch wheels, a revamped interior console and two new exterior colors round out this year's changes.

• Sleek styling, brisk performance and handling, ergonomically intelligent interior, well-equipped standard model.

• Hint of cheapness to interior bits, numb steering, resale value may suffer.

User Reviews:

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  2002 Oldsmobile Alero 2.2l 225,000 ! - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By zyborg - December 26 - 5:53 am

  I bought the car new in 2002, retailed for $17,450 came with the new ecotec 2.2 L with manual transmission, standard ABS, 4 wheel disk brakes, 4 wheel independent suspension, AC, CD Radio. After rebates and previous olds rebate purchased for $11,400. After 225,000 the 4 cyl engine still runs like new. I beat the crap out of the suspension with my daily commute gravel roads, potholes, high and low speed driving, bent a couple of rims. I love cornering in the car. I leave trucks and others behind. The car is well balanced with the 4 cyl 5 speed manual handles like a European car. Thats because it was designed for the European market.

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  Best in class - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Kevin2001 - May 28 - 10:00 am

  I went from the Grand Am coupe 99 to the Alero. The Grand Am had a water leak and GM offered me a rebate check to buy another GM. I came hours from buying a Toyota Solara (check in hand) I found alot of water in the trunk and a loud squeak from the cars front and rear springs or struts. NO THANK YOU! I went back to GM and purchased the best in this class. 2001 GLS alero coupe black tan leather I also have the gold package it makes the car stand out along with the 16" crome wheels. I have over a dozen more ops than a Import plus $4,000 saved, plus $50 less a month.whi cares about resale value. I already have my resale money back in my bank.

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  Really cant complain - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By snogame - June 6 - 7:30 pm

  This is my 2nd Alero (1st - 99, had lots of under warranty work) but took my chances and got another 1 and I love it. Have been vigilant on regular maint, considering mileage (294,000 km) repairs have been expected (apprx $4k in 2 yrs), typical for this car (or any car with this mileage for that matter), brakes, fuel pump/filter, intake manifold gasket, head gasket, hub assembly, multifunction switch, theft-lock system sensor. I drive mostly highway miles, around 1000 km per week min. Love the drive, feel very safe and comfortable. Handling is excellent, low interior noise. A little disappointed with the low resale value. Overall a great reliable car I just wish they hadnt discontinued it.

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  Olds Alero - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By micco - June 8 - 11:56 am

  The alero was much more than we expected. My wife loves it so much she will not let me drive. The cars workmanship is tops in its class.

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  I Love my Alero - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Chrystal - April 8 - 2:23 pm

  I think Id trade in my better half before Id trade in this car - shes absolutely wonderful. She handles fluidly and is sooo fun to drive. Plus, Ive never felt safer in a car, especially driving in the winter-even driving on ice is worry-free. Nothing feels better than take fast curves in this car. She looks great on the outside, and the inside in extremely comfortable. The crisp sound system is the icing on the cake. I love this car. Everyone should drive an Alero!

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  runs great even after 155,000 miles if you take care of it - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By superstar1213 - April 25 - 6:28 pm

  I have 175,XXX miles on my Alero and it is running great!! For those of you who are talking crap about this car is obviously not taking care of it very well. If you take care of a car and maintain it, it will last a long time. I know a man who has a 1989 gmc safari van with almost 500,000 miles on it and still drives it to work every day! Take car of your vehicles and they will run forever!

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  ALERO - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By melissa spear - November 24 - 2:00 am

  i just got my car. but so far i love it it rides real smoothe and it is roomy i have to kids so the 4 door comes in handy its a really nice car.

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  I wish I could get one in 2003! - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By dreamin02 - November 24 - 2:00 am

  I liked my 2002 so much that I went to buy another one in 2003. The dealership salesman told me nothing had changed between the model years. ABS is "Optional" Traction control is "Optional" CD Player is "Optional" but seems to be included on the cars. The warranty has been reduced dramatically. The performance doesnt feel as good as on the 2002. Is this the same suspension package???

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  The Great Alero - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By 7ate9 - July 11 - 5:46 pm

  My wife and I purchased this 02 Alero in the fall of 01. It was for her and she wanted something sporty with a little extra room and comfort features. We looked at others, but the Alero seemed a good choice for the dollar. We got everything except for the sunroof. What a machine! This is one fast V-6. Off the line or in the lane. We followed the maint schedules and 122000 miles later it still looks great and running like a top. First 5 years reg- maint all 100% orginal looking for 3rd set of tires. This past year I replaced the gaskets, sensors, fuel pump & filter. A new battery(3),more.. about $3,000 Garenteed to last another 4-5 years. Except for that damn dash, starts to peel after 1yr

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  alero - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By reese - June 6 - 2:00 am

  all out great vehicle stylish sporty.just the right amount of power,it also haves great features, most standard.