1999 - 2004 Oldsmobile Alero Pre-Owned

While the 3.4-liter V6 offered better pickup, its 170 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque was thrashy when pushed hard due to its

The Alero offers a fairly large cabin with seating for up to five, and comfortable seating for four adults. (Photo: General Motors)

old-tech pushrod design. The DOHC multi-valve import V6s delivered freer revs, lower NVH levels, and a more engaging exhaust note, but as far as performance, fuel economy and general reliability there's nothing wrong with the General's 3.4-liter.

Mechanicals aside the Alero offers a fairly large cabin with seating for five, and comfortable seating for four adults. The outward rear positions are tighter than some of its rivals, especially where the inward cant of the side windows robs shoulder room. As far as

As in all late model Oldsmobiles, the general design of instruments and switchgear is well executed, attractively laid out and decent in quality. (Photo: General Motors)

cargo capacity goes, the trunk is large as previously mentioned and longer items can be stowed via the folding rear seatbacks.

The driver and front passenger enjoy more room, and like as in all late model Oldsmobiles the general design of instruments and switchgear is well executed, attractively laid out and decent quality. Everything is easy to see and reach from behind the wheel, with regularly used items such as the ignition switch, audio head and climate control system within easy reach on the dash and central stack. The steering wheel has a substantial weight and thickness to it, just like the cockpit's many buttons and switches, which are large enough to actuate while wearing gloves.