Overview & Reviews

Any music lovers out there? For 2003, the Alero expands its scope of available sounds by offering XM Satellite Radio as an option. It's the only Oldsmobile to do so.

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

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

User Reviews:

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  Buy Toyota - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Donewithit - April 10 - 2:00 am

  3 years owing this car, thank God it had a warranty. Power window motor went out, strut became unattached, paint peeling, hazard button fell through the dash, doors required realignment, noisy, and cruise control stopped working. If you enjoy visiting the dealer then this car is for you. My car has two days left on the warranty and Im getting rid of it now.

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  DONT GIVE IT UP, OLDS! - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By BIG D - January 21 - 10:00 am

  THE ALERO IS THE WICKED TWIN SISTER OF PONTIACS GRAND AM. ALERO HAS ALL THE PERFORMANCE FEATURES OF THE GRAND AM, AND LOADED WITH LUXURIOUS IMENITIES.

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  Good as a Honda for thousands less - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By holly - January 21 - 10:00 am

  I purchased my Alero after three years of debating between it and a Honda Accord. Though I have to admit the Honda seems more refined, it wasnt $5000 more refined than the Alero. I enjoy driving this car because of the big 16 inch wheels, the torquey V6, and the excellent 8 speaker sound system. Once I heard about the free 5 year warranty, it just didnt seem worth pursuing the Accord anymore. The only thing I would like changed about the Alero is the transmissions aggressiveness. At highway speeds, a downshift requires a substantial stab of the gas pedal. Overall, I love this car and plan to keep it for 200k miles.

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  THICK STEERING WHEEL; FAT RIDE! - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By JOE SPINELLS BRO - January 21 - 10:00 am

  BUCKLE UP, AND HANKER DOWN. THIS 4 DOOR, ROAD ROCKET IS A LOADFULL OF FUN.

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  Alero Good With Exceptions - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By TheDarxion - January 17 - 10:00 am

  I like the Alero for all aspects except two: 1) Front brakes and wheels. My Alero has had two brake jobs and a replaced hub assembly (wheel bearing) in 30,000 miles....and GM only warranties the break pads (at $70) for 1 year / 12,000 miles. 2) Poor city, rural (not highway), and winter MPG...22 MPG winter, 26 MPG summer on country roads (22 miles home to work), 33 MPG hiway. Not sure what gives here. So, if you are willing to put up with continued brake and wheel work (as I discovered has happened to many others) and lower MPG (except on the highway), this car is good....but dont buy it new...poor resale value.

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  02 GLS - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By ghelwig - August 28 - 2:00 am

  Very good performance out of a 87 octane engine. Transmission shifts very smoothly. Nice seats both front and back. Rather large trunk for a midsize car.

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  Tough to trade in - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Greg - July 24 - 3:13 pm

  I bought my Alero new and have had no problems with it at all. Anything that did go wrong was covered under warranty. Car has been so reliable that now 6 years into it, Im having a hard time letting it go to trade in. I think Im going to keep it. Handles great (I loaded the options when I ordered it). Only complaint is the V6 is a gas hog but makes up for it in the handling and power dept. Too bad Olds closed down.

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  Down with the quickness - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By ken - June 30 - 7:56 am

  I bought my alero in march of 05, it had 73,000 miles now in Oct of 08 117456 no problems replaced front brakes a year ago tops, and one tune- up. V6, power everything 0-60 5.4sec pretty impressive. rides a little rough I thought mine did great in the snow. Unplowed country roads after 8 inches of snow never got it stuck. it is a glorified grand am i would definitely own another one

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  Straight Up Lemon - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By reddstunta - June 29 - 2:00 am

  This car is junk and was made too fast. The only good thing is that I have not had any motor problems. The inside is garbage, my top light just fell down, my driver side window borke twice, sometimes it does not crank, the rubber around the windshield is continuing coming up. The worse of all the dash board is coming up and look all wrinkle. This car is a lemon and practically worthless. It had a nice body style and outer appeal but it toatal garbage. I will never buy another. I hate this car, there is a new problem with it constantly.

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  Alero Update - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Alero Boy - June 7 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car new 2/2003 to replace the 2000 Alero that I had. It doesnt feel as stable as the old 2000. Now Im having problems with the ignition: the key hesitates to go in & is difficult to remove. Of course this happens after the 36k of the warranty. (I gave back the 5yr/60k mi warranty for a $1500 credit). With rebates & discounts, I saved about $7k on this car, but I still couldnt trade it in as I owe 14500 & its worth about $11k as I have 40k mi on it. Does anyone else have no traction on wet roads? I did a 180 into on on-ramp one morning while going 15mph. I think its the Goodyear Eagle LS tires, but cant afford to replace them.