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04 Alero
Posted by Les_H [Email] (more from Les_H) on Sun, 24 Jun 2012 11:37:19
In Reply to: Re: Safety vs. a motorcycle?, Glenn, Wed, 2 May 2012 07:43:56
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I owned an 04 Alero GL 4dr with the V6 for about 6 mo (sold it to buy my '05 Aero!) It was a little old lady car with hardly any miles on it.
They are the best looking GM family car of the era.
The 3.1 or 3.4 V6 is famous for bad intake manifold gaskets. I found gas mileage varied GREATLY from summer to winter. (much worse in cold weather). Performance is poor for an engine that big.
Construction quality was bad. Lots of air leaks, rattles, squeaks, and cheap interior parts. My neighbour's Grand Am (same car with Pontiac logo) had driver's seat side bolster worn completely through while still on warranty.
Winter traction was nonexistent. Better tires would have helped.
The Passlock security system is famously bad. Keep in mind that when you get a false lockout (can't start car, security light flashes) if you leave the key ON for 10 minutes without starting car it will reset the security system.
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