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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  My Last Olds - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Melodance - August 2 - 2:00 am

  My last Olds only because GM is phasing them out. Owned Olds cars for 20 years. Overall very satisfied with this car and am glad I purchased it. Have received many compliments on the vehicle. I feel my 1993 Achieva had a little better gas mileage, but Alero delivers and handles well. Good in the city and on the road. Very sad that GM is closing the division. All my Oldsmobiles have been reliable, dependable cars with only required maintenance. Hoping this Alero follows suit--so far its showing it will. Worth considering!

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  Alero is a great car - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By johnpelder - June 19 - 10:00 am

  Every aspect of this car has been outstanding. Fit and finish are first rate. The GX sport package is a great value, and the 5-speed getrag tranny is very tight and crisp. Im not usually a fan of 4 cylinder engines, but the 2.2 ecotec is super smooth, yet still torquey.

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  Awesome, Fun to Drive - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By b-rock - December 31 - 2:00 am

  Although Ive just recently purchased my Alero! I love it, the best vehicle Ive ever owned.

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  Great Great buy!!! - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Ms C - November 20 - 6:17 pm

  My car has 283000 miles and still going!! The horn doesnt work!! Only had to get general maintenance! ! Got to get another car because of the rust underneath!! Purchase the car in 2006 with 75000 miles

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  Love the Alero - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Darina Popova - November 15 - 9:46 pm

  This is the best car I have bought ever. I was worried about the gas costs and the power but it has worked out great.

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  Great ride - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By BlondieT - October 7 - 2:00 am

  I actually have a 2001. I have been very pleased with this car overall. One problem with the turn signals. They needed replacement. Other owners I talked to said they experienced the same thing - blinkers would work some times and not others.

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  Problems with Security System - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By voiceinharmony - August 22 - 9:20 am

  I bought my car used with 25K on it. It has great power when you drive it but does not give very good gas mileage, about 28 mpg. After it hit 60K I started having problems with the Security System. Basically, my car could start. I was able to find out in the Manual that it has a Pass Lock Safety Lock. So in order to start the car you have to leave it on for 10 minutes on the ON ignition key. So far Ive heard it may take $300 to fix the problem. I also have a click, click sound on my signals that wont go away.

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  Great car for the price, few problems - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Chelle - May 26 - 7:53 pm

  I got this vehicle after totaling my Dodge Dakota. I am definitely more pleased with it than I was the truck. I read after we had the car for about a year that there were many complaints about it, especially the dash and inside door material peeling up. I have put quite a few miles, a lot of them aggressive-driving miles, and have only had the air go out (turned out that a cap was missing-less than a couple dollars to fix) and the ignition was not recognizing my key, so the car shut down. That cost me about 300. Also, sometimes blinkers quit working, then suddenly come back on. But so far, so good with anything Major.

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  Excellence with the Alero - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By nosralj - March 25 - 2:00 am

  After leasing an Alero in 99, I bought another 4 door GX in 2002, but this one was a manual. This car was a steal and with the rebates I was able to get it for $17k. The car drives beautifully and gives off a solid feel. I had minimum problems only having problems with the backseat door paneling pealing due to the extreme Arizona heat. If Im ever in an accident, I have the confidence that the other car wont punch a hole in the Alero like paper machete. With its sporty exterior and manual transmission to boot, provides me the pleasure of driving a sport car at a reasonable price. Great car.

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  I love it! - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By MFB - March 19 - 10:00 am

  Between the GM Mastercard rebate and the dealer discounts, I could have bought two-three Aleros for one import. This GLS with the handling package, radio upgrade, minus the tail fin is a clean looking flawless fun to drive car. I cruises the turnpike at 80 with power to spare and plenty of comfort. With the 5 year GM warranty it will be hard to find an excuse to trade it early. This is the best car I have ever owned!