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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  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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  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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  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.

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  GL2 - Great Buy, Fun to Drive - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  By paulc - April 25 - 10:00 am

  Have the pretty loaded Gold 4 Dr. GL2 that comes with the 3.4 6 cyl. engine, which Edmunds did not list. Bought it in April of 2004 used after finding it on the internet at Sandberg Olds in Seattle. It was a great deal too good to pass up at $8,995 with less than 30K miles, almost new condition as it was a former rental car. Drives and handles very well, hope its reliability holds.