Overview & Reviews

Oldsmobile has dropped the slow-selling Achieva in favor of this new clean-sheet design patterned after the successful Intrigue midsize sedan. Available in both two- and four-door configurations with three well-equipped trim levels, the Alero represents a quantum leap forward over previous small Olds models.

• Sleek styling. Sprightly performance and handling. Ergonomically designed interior. Well-equipped standard model.

• Hint of cheapness to interior bits. Lame front passenger cupholder. Unrefined engine noise intrudes upon passenger compartment. Ugly cloth fabric pattern on GX and GL.

User Reviews:

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  runs good, and lasts long - 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
  By simmons1890 - December 29 - 3:16 pm

  everything in this car worked out really good. it runs great. ive never had any problems with it. before i bought it i heard it wasnt a good car to have. but i love it. the look is great to, its a nice car to have, im glad i bought it

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  Owner - 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
  By A - November 26 - 3:46 pm

  My 1999 Oldsmobile Alero has 102,000 miles and the motor is gone. I had to replace the wheel barings 2 times in the 4 years that Ive had it. The power windows not very reliable and are very expensive to fix. Basicly, every 6 months there was something wrong with it. I fell in love with the car the first time I saw it. Its very fun to drive.

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  Not bad for a cheap american car - 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
  By manicstoic - November 20 - 2:00 am

  Have owned an Alero for three years and 45,000 miles. Cons: cramped, questionable quality on interior design -- have had a couple of things break on me. Pros -- no repairs, knock on wood. Has been reliable, good gas mileage, pretty good acceleration for a 4 cyl -- better than our 2001 Altima. Actually, more fun to drive than the Altima, too.

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  Very fun!! I love mine! - 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
  By mysticachica - October 28 - 2:00 am

  Ive loved it, its great for families, or people just starting out! Tons of space. Had a few problems, but normal things that any car would have! Very cheap in price, but pretty good quality.

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  1999 Alero - lemons - 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
  By TDJ - September 27 - 10:00 am

  If you like to fix cars this is the car for you. I owned this car for 2.5 years and replaced the radiator, water pump, tie rod ends, battery, & rotors. On occasion the transmission didnt engage right away, this always made me nervous. The final straw was when the valves started to go. It made a loud tapping sound in the engine so I traded it in. Dont buy one of these lemons!

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  Do not buy this as a primary vehicle!! - 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Alero buyer beware - September 15 - 2:00 am

  within 5k miles from 48k, the serpentine belt squeals, still does- new one-($40), water pump went out ($110), alternator out ($210), wheel bearing ($320), intake manifold- distributor shaft oring, front main seal, leak oil,($1100) oem goodyear tires noisy($600+), aux power outlet broken ($110), rear defrost doesnt work ($105), driver seat wont flip foward for rear seat access($200) and more minor. changed the trans fluid - no dipstick. how are you supposed to check fluid?? Resale is also horrible = still paying payments (3 1/2 years left) as well as having to pay for major repairs. thats $2700 in repairs for a 3 1/2 yr old car.

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  Dependable - 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
  By KYLady - August 29 - 12:30 am

  I recieved my Alero after my mother got a new car, and to date I have put 210,000 miles on the car and it is still running great.

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  Constant Repairs - 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Lynn M. - July 17 - 10:00 am

  Entire dashboard had to be replaced at 36K miles ($693); vinyl peeling off. Replaced the cruise ctrl switch at 37K miles ($151). Replaced the brakes & rotors at 41K miles ($251). Car stereo system at 45K miles ($400). New motor for pwr window at 50K miles ($500). Replaced water pump at 53K miles ($695). Replaced 2 more power window motors at 58K miles ($1K). Love the way the car drives & gas mileage, but repairs are more than any car I have ever owned. A person who takes as good of a car as I do shouldnt be having all of these problems.

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  Do youself a favor - 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
  By ;oaiuwsdhfoiau;shdf - July 12 - 10:00 am

  Ive had this car for two years. Ive had the alternator replaced twice. $200 Dealership picked up the second one for me for free. The drivers side power window had to have the entire window system replaced when it broke. $100 The brakes wear down faster than any other car Ive had. The tape player stopped working. Ive lost pickup and power as soon as I got over 50k miles. The ignition casings malfunction and locked up, so the key wouldnt turn, thats $650 from the dealership. I bought it used, no warranty. I bought this car two years ago for $1500 below the blue book, and its depreciated 50% in two years.

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  Sexxy car - 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Supakrupa - May 10 - 10:00 am

  this car has good looks, and is a fun car to drive.The preformance from the base 4 cylender is above average but not quite a super star. Handles the road well, engine noise is a little louder than expected.