2000 Oldsmobile Alero Gl Sedan 4-door 2.4l on 2040-cars
Whittier, California, United States
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This Alero runs well, has been well maintained, and has only changed ownership within our family (sibling 1 bought new, then Mom, then sibling 2). It has been a good driver, but has starting issues: it does start, but has intermittent starting problems that have been narrowed down (probably) to the GM Passlock system. We would keep the car, but I don't have experience with electrical/'brain' issues and I'm happy to let someone who has the knowledge buy this car. Clean title, registration current through August 2014, CA smog current. Other than the starting problem, the engine runs well and the car has no known problems with its other major systems (e.g. engine runs smooth, brakes have been maintained recently, cooling system works, steering is smooth, AC blows cold, heater works). Car has newer tires with lots of tread (see photo) and only a couple thousand miles on them. Engine mounts were replaced within the last couple thousand miles. Only some minor exterior scratches (see photos). Known issues: right side windows do not operate, button for hazard lights broken (lights work, but button held in place with wire), plastic knob for interior temperature control recently broke (but heating and cooling work well), side mirrors attached with wire and tape (but they are still adjustable with interior controls), dash light does not illuminate, gear shifter thumb button falls off but shifter functions. Sold as-is (no warranties implied). Buyer will pickup or pay for shipping.
Video of engine compartment with the car running: http://youtu.be/dNf89lljfPM |
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This Or That: 1980 Oldsmobile 442 vs. 1989 BMW 635CSi [w/poll]
Thu, 09 Oct 2014The last time I roped a coworker into an automotive debate, I lost. Resoundingly, I might add. Still, 2,385 voters chose to cast their lots for the Fiat 500 Abarth, as opposed to 5,273 choosing the Ford Fiesta ST, and so I can rest easy in the knowledge that at least 30 percent of you, dear readers, see things my way. I still like to think we have more fun, too.
My loss in the first round of our This or That series, in which two Autoblog editors pick sides on any given topic and then attempt to explain why the other is completely wrong, didn't stop me from picking another good-natured fight, this time with Senior Editor Seyth Miersma. Last time, our chosen sides were eerily similar in design, albeit quite different in actual execution. This time, our vehicular peculiarities couldn't seemingly fall any further from one another: A 1980 Oldsmobile 442 wouldn't seem to match up in comparison to a 1989 BMW 635CSi.
How did we come up with such disparate contenders? Simple, really. Seyth and I mutually agreed to choose a car that's currently for sale online. It had to be built and sold in the 1980s, and it had to be a coupe. The price cap was set at $10,000. The fruits of our searching labors will henceforth be disputed, with Seyth on the side of the Germans, and myself arguing in favor of the Rocket Olds. Am I setting myself up for another lopsided loss?
Jay Leno bangs up his own Toronado in GT6
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For the latest Jay Leno's Garage episode, he takes his real Toronado out for a cruise and then drives the virtual one like he stole it, accruing some body damage along the way. Leno also drives the virtual supercar Mercedes-Benz designed for GT6, the AMG Vision Gran Turismo Concept that debuted at the LA Auto Show, along with the real one, which is a 1:1-scale model. The model is radio-controlled and equipped with a small electric motor, sufficient to move it on and off of auto show floors.
Head below to watch the episode, which includes a few words from GT6 creator Kazunori Yamauchi.
GM recalling 8.4M cars, 8.2M related to ignition problems
Mon, 30 Jun 2014General Motors today announced a truly massive recall covering some 8.4 million vehicles in North America. Most significantly, 8.2 million examples of the affected vehicles are being called back due to "unintended ignition key rotation," though GM spokesperson Alan Adler tells Autoblog that this issue is not like the infamous Chevy Cobalt ignition switch fiasco.
For the sake of perspective, translated to US population, this total recall figure would equal a car for each resident of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Montana, Delaware, South Dakota, Alaska, North Dakota, the District of Columbia, Vermont and Wyoming. Combined. Here's how it all breaks down:
7,610,862 vehicles in North America being recalled for unintended ignition key rotation. 6,805,679 are in the United States.