1999 alero
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1999 Oldsmobile Alero Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Sir T
Feb 16, 2022
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by vince w
Mar 21, 2014
I bought this car from an elderly couple who couldn't drive anymore so it had a few dings in the body but otherwise was in good shape. I have had i for several years and put about 70,000 miles on it and have been impressed. It drives great and is very comfortable. I only stopped driving it because I got an SUV that has fewer miles and since I drive alot I couldn't pass up the opportunity but it still took quite awhile to decide to get rid of the Alero because of the comfort driving.Mar 21, 2014
by Amy K
Jul 28, 2012
I loved the sportiness of my bright red Alero!! It had awesome get up and go! I would reccomend it to anyone! Other than minor repairs here and there it was pretty easily maintained!! I loved my first 1999 Alero!!Jul 28, 2012
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by Sir T
Feb 16, 2022
Compare back glass to an 02 grand am gt coupe Feb 16, 2022
by vince w
Mar 21, 2014
I bought this car from an elderly couple who couldn't drive anymore so it had a few dings in the body but otherwise was in good shape. I have had i for several years and put about 70,000 miles on it and have been impressed. It drives great and is very comfortable. I only stopped driving it because I got an SUV that has fewer miles and since I drive alot I couldn't pass up the opportunity but it still took quite awhile to decide to get rid of the Alero because of the comfort driving.Mar 21, 2014
by Amy K
Jul 28, 2012
I loved the sportiness of my bright red Alero!! It had awesome get up and go! I would reccomend it to anyone! Other than minor repairs here and there it was pretty easily maintained!! I loved my first 1999 Alero!!Jul 28, 2012
by Nathan C
Mar 29, 2012
last dyno made 209 hp to the motor and 190 to wheels with 220 lbs of
torque...weighs 2783 lbs with driver lol
0-60 id say is somewhere in the mid 6's so pretty slow
mods are cai, exhaust, bigger throttle body, zzp chip....and weight reduction Mar 29, 2012
by Chris C
Mar 24, 2012
Loved this car. Loved how it handled after it was lowered and the adding of the Stiffer rear sway-bar. Got good gas mileage until it had the Lower Intake Manifold gasket leak (Only major issue with he car the whole time I owned it) Wheel bearings were a 2nd issue but nothing like the LIM gasket issue. Mar 24, 2012
by Shane A
Dec 20, 2011
Performance - It has a 2.4L I4 that has good acceleration, its light weight, so its easy to brake, handling isnt so great when you stomp on it, because of front wheel drive, but its fine otherwise. I like it because it is a great car for a commuter, also for sport.
Build Quality - not bad, its got a few dings and scratches, Im going to put in a new re-ring kit in it, new cylinder heads, new plugs, points, wires, injectors, and pretty much everything else to rebuild it.
Appearance - great style, i like it, I just put in a kenwood excelon deck. the bad thing is i got a bad driver door window regulator, but i can live with it for a while.
Cost of Ownership - I get anywhere from 24 to 34 miles per gallon with it, and maintenance is fairly cheap.Dec 20, 2011
by Kris D
Dec 11, 2011
i liked everything, nothing wrong with it, its got power and reliability that anyone can count on. the car is in great shape and runs like its brand new of the car lot!!!!! i would recommend this scar to anybody!Dec 11, 2011
by Kris D
Nov 23, 2011
this car rides pretty smooth its good on gas and this car i would recommend to people! this car is reliable and affordable, its worth your money to get this car! so far i have no problems with it! yay :) :)Nov 23, 2011
by Richard I
Jun 24, 2010
it wasn't a bad car at all. when you put your foot on the gas it went.. and had some nice pick up, handled pretty well. I had a lot of fun in the car so.. that's all i can say Jun 24, 2010
by Stasia M
Apr 07, 2010
Piece of crap, don't last long without having to keep fixing the POS!! I would never recommend this car, infact I would try to talk you out of buying one!! Anyone want to donate money for me to get a new car??Apr 07, 2010
by Robert V
Feb 13, 2010
I simply loved this car, mine was very well equiped but the reliability could have been better. The braking system was very weak for a car of this size. I was told that this was due to an engineering oversith,that the caliper were too small for the size of the car.Feb 13, 2010
by Donna R
Aug 02, 2009
I Love my car. Ive owned to since last October. I have spent 300 when I fixed up the engine. I replace the Lower Intake Gaskets on it. It runs great now. Ive never been stranded anywhere it gets me anywhere I need to go.Aug 02, 2009
by Jason R
Jul 10, 2009
Transmission out at 50k miles, the driver front and rear window regulators out at about the same, clear coat pealing on the front passenger fender,on the plus it does get decent millage, the rear seats fold down to let more noise out of the trunk, and the hot/cold air actuator is bound to go out on hot in the summer.Jul 10, 2009
by Joana G
Jul 06, 2009
great starter car. unique an stylish design. needs some repairs for better performance. very good safety due to the big engine and trunk space. very spacious. not the best accelaration but could beb ecause the air filter needs to be changed. overall, an awesome car.Jul 06, 2009
by Rick K
Jun 03, 2009
It has over 160,000 miles and the engine has never been touched. I do all the maintenance and minimal repairs myself. I have owned Oldsmobiles for over 20 years and they are in my opinion the best cars I have ever owned.Jun 03, 2009
by Ashley L
Dec 22, 2008
I love my '99 Alero, even though she does have her problems from time to time. But, what car doesn't? She's does average on gas mileage & handling. She's got nice acceleration for a sedan witch is very nice, and it's fun to drive... she's got some spunk.
She's kind of a pickle when it comes to getting fixed because it happens pretty often, but I know other Alero owners who never get anything done to them besides the basic new tires & oil changes and what not. So it's probably just my luck with mine.
One of the best things about my car is that it has an amazing comfortable factor. Most people that have been in my car love it because it's inviting and relaxing ( so I'm told). And it's also just a nice car to cruse around in. When ever I need to get away I just drive around in her for a while and it's my own house of zen, haha.
It's a great 1st car. :]Dec 22, 2008
by Janette B
Oct 04, 2008
I loved the acceleration, it was a V6, and the way it hugged the curves. It was a fun car. I HATED all the repairs. I had it only 4 months when I had to replace the steering column. It need the rear window & defroster replaced twice, the fan for the a/c had to be replace, and a bunch of other goofy things. In the nut shell "friends don't let friends drive GM products!" Oct 04, 2008
by Christina L
Sep 10, 2008
This car has some good qualities and some bad ones too. It doesn't accelerate very well but it's braking is great. Trying to keep up with a more powerful car is almost impossible, but once it gets going it goes and if you need to stop quick, it does. It handles how you want it to. If you drive it hard it handles great, if you drive it like your grandparents would, then it handles like they would want it to. It is getting old now so it is starting to need repairs, but they are not outside anything a 9 year old car with over 100k miles on it would need. It is a very nice looking car, its sporty looking with out jacking up your insurance. Lots of room inside. Quite comfortable. It gets decent gas mileage, I don't know the exact but it is decent. It does depend a lot on how you drive it as well. Maintenance costs aren't too bad on it either. It is quite a nice car to own. I have fun with it! It's not a fast powerful sports or muscle car, but it looks good and it is better than an "A to B" type of car.Sep 10, 2008
by Gabrielle S
Jul 01, 2008
I loved My Alero.. The color was hot... Burnt Orange. Nice to drive, had power, not like my crappy Saturn! It was decently priced.. Very low maintenance
I had soooo much fun with this car, and I miss it lots!!
It was my first, so it will always be special to ME!!!1Jul 01, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 17, 2008
She is gettin old!Jun 17, 2008
by Roy T
May 23, 2008
Pricing in 1999 overpriced..@ about $23,500 a little bit too high....May 23, 2008
by Zach O
May 11, 2008
Red, completely stock, i put new brakes, water pump, thermostat, drive tran beltMay 11, 2008
by Drew A
Mar 14, 2008
high mileage, cheapMar 14, 2008
by Ann B
Mar 06, 2008
I loved it, but it was considered sport. So got fed up with insurance prices. Mar 06, 2008
by Donald D
Feb 29, 2008
nice car with a lot of flaws! the motor build was crap! fast but crap!Feb 29, 2008
by Kevin D
Jan 23, 2008
It looks great and I recently put a system in it so it sounds great as well.Jan 23, 2008
What users have asked
intake manifold gasket
I clearly have a bad lower intake manifold gasket as I watched a tad of coolant leak out. However there appears to be oil in my coolant is it possible for oil to leak in due to a bad intake or is that more then likely a bad head gasket also. I ask because there is no sense in my just going as far as the intake manifold if I need to do a head gasket
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Where is the antenna on my car?
I am trying to see why my radio don't pick up stations. Where is the car antenna located on the 98 olds alero? I know its plugged in on the back of the aftermarket stereo in the car.
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How to fix my radio?
I put my car in the ditch a few years back. And my radio hasn't worked since. When I turn it on all I get is static. Then when I turn my steering wheel to the left it will work (but not great). Then when I turn it to the right it just stops working again. I was wondering if anyone knew how to fix this and could help me out. I feel like it should be an easy fix that I can do myself but I don't know where to look or what to do. And I'm not a professional or anything so it might not be easy at all.
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1999 Oldsmobile Alero Pricing
Original MSRP
$16,850 to $21,400Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent