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1999 Oldsmobile Alero Gls Sedan 4-door 3.4l on 2040-cars

US $3,900.00
Year:1999 Mileage:59096 Color: Silver /
 Tan
Location:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:3.4L 207Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1g3nf52e4xc305987 Year: 1999
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Oldsmobile
Model: Alero
Trim: GLS Sedan 4-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: FWD
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 59,096
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Sub Model: GLS
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Tan
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Car drives beautifully--nice ride, alignment perfect, great steering feel--and is great to look at. Air is cold--new compressor a year or two ago. Brakes have only about 15,000 miles on them. You will not be disappointed in the way it drives. Oldsmobile really hit a home run with this one.

Seats have leather surfaces and are comfortable. Room for five passengers and yet the perfect size for squeezing into tight parking spaces. Has nice fog lights which look great. Meticulously maintained throughout its life--all recommended services performed, and then some.

Windows were professionally tinted a couple of years ago. The sound system is nice--great sounding factory speakers (this is the top-of-the-line GLS model so it included the nice sound system) and a professionally installed Sony radio with CD player and auxiliary line in so you can easily connect your iPhone, iPod, music player, etc.

This is a used car, so there are some issues. I believe in full disclosure, so here they are:
  • There are some cosmetic defects--minor dings and scuffs here and there, including some hail dings. There are small areas on both bumpers where the paint is cracked (see photos). There is a small dent in the front passenger door (see photos). There is a significant ding on the rear driver's side door. There are some spots and scuffs on the interior, almost all of which will come out with a good detailing. The left rear wheel is losing a bit of its luster when compared to the other three wheels. There are some minor vertical scratches on some of the windows from where they have rubbed when being raised and lowered; these are barely noticeable (see photos). In my opinion, none of these defects detract significantly from the vehicle's overall appearance.
  • The covering on the dash is peeling above the steering wheel (see photos). An upholstery shop might be able to do something about it; I'm not sure. I recently purchased a nice dashboard cover (DashMat) designed specifically for the Alero (see photo) but have not yet put it on. It is brand new and I will include it at no additional charge.
  • One tire is fairly new (replaced under road hazard warranty) but the other three will probably need to be replaced in 10,000 to 15,000 miles.
  • The seat belt buckles have plastic covers on them that keep them from sliding too far. The covers have broken off of the front belts (a common problem with this belt design). As a result, the buckles slide a little too far down and can be inconvenient to reach. To prevent that from happening, I put large safety pins on the belts which act as stops for the buckles (see photos).
  • The cover on the driver's side visor vanity mirror has come off. Not sure what would be involved in reattaching it. It is in the glove box.
  • The cap on the coolant reservoir has to be pressed down with your palm before it will engage and screw back on completely.
The car is sold as-is, with no warranty. Winning bidder must deposit $300 within 24 hours of auction close, with the balance payable IN CASH ONLY within 4 days of auction close. No checks of any kind, including cashier's checks, are acceptable.

Please note that any test drives or inspections must be done PRIOR to placing a bid. Once you bid, you are effectively signing a contract to buy the car and are liable for the amount of your bid. Please do not win the auction and show up expecting a test drive before completing the transaction.

All transactions and test drives will be conducted at my bank in the presence of security.

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