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traysjfc · 10-09-2007, 03:35 PM

My alero is a 2000 coup V6 has 113000 is it worth making better

List of problems

1.) classic dashboard wrinkle (need help with ideas to fix, read forums still need help)
2.) Fan for ac and heat does not work (also need help)
3.) Window motor (minor problem probably fix tommorow)
4.) Paint Job (getting that in the summer if people agree its worth the fix)

Please Reply

alero440 · 10-09-2007, 03:41 PM

Sounds like you need a new blower motor for the ac/heat not working. I got mine for like $24 on ebay

cutelilcntrygrl · 10-09-2007, 03:45 PM

you can get one at advance for about $12 too.

doesn't seem to have any major problems. it's just up to you if you wanna put up with everything the V6 is notorious for such as the upper manifold leak or whatever it is, especially since you have that many miles on it.

white04alero · 10-09-2007, 03:57 PM

well i have the 3.4 and its givin me troubles right now.. with the limg leak. if you dont have that problem, like if its already fixed. then fix everything and treat her good and youll have a brand new hoe! i say go for it.

99-alero · 10-09-2007, 03:58 PM

prollly will get alot of hate for this but oh well....get rid if it as quick as you can!!! lol

Alon Alero · 10-09-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 99-alero

prollly will get alot of hate for this but oh well....get rid if it as quick as you can!!! lol

Lol what a warm welcome haha dont pay attention for those kind of messages if u see them once in a while.. Welcome!

Gr1m · 10-09-2007, 04:37 PM

if you plan to keep your car for more then 2-3 years then yes, fix the problems, but if not sell it now, resale value is terrible on these cars.

traysjfc · 10-09-2007, 05:02 PM

i plan on keeping it for that long if people think it will hold up

as far as fixing goes i know its not as expensive as a 13000 car loan because my next car will be a G35

Gr1m · 10-09-2007, 05:20 PM

why not a g37...?

traysjfc · 10-09-2007, 05:45 PM

i just think that the g35 is better

Gr1m · 10-09-2007, 05:51 PM

hehe if your planning on buying a guido35 you might as well just do it asap

TheEdgeofSanity · 10-09-2007, 07:03 PM

113,000 is kinda high mileage. might be a good idea to have a trusted mechanic check it out first and save yourself problems down the road.

01silveralero · 10-10-2007, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by traysjfc

My alero is a 2000 coup V6 has 113000 is it worth making better

List of problems

1.) classic dashboard wrinkle (need help with ideas to fix, read forums still need help)
2.) Fan for ac and heat does not work (also need help)
3.) Window motor (minor problem probably fix tommorow)
4.) Paint Job (getting that in the summer if people agree its worth the fix)

Please Reply

1) they have covers on ebay so u can hide it

2) is pretty expensive but will eventually go out atleast once in every car u own if u have it for a good long period of time. most likely the clutch in the a/c went and the heater core

traysjfc · 10-10-2007, 08:08 AM

damn also forgot to add my spring broke on the front drivers side

Gr1m · 10-10-2007, 09:28 AM

springs are cheap, especially the stockers, ask around here im sure someones got a set for sale.

misslindseysue · 10-10-2007, 09:53 AM

It'll last forever if you take care of it.

I got my dash fixed for $100. Call around for glass and trim places that'll do it. Or ask a used car dealer where they get that work done.

Does the fan work only on one or two lower speeds, or not at all? Both are easy fixes you can do yourself.

I haven't done it, but the window sounds pretty easy to fix, too.

As for paint... that's a more expensive proposition. I hate paying for paint. But if you want to keep it for a while, it might be worth it.

traysjfc · 10-11-2007, 08:46 AM

itt works only on med hi and when it does work it makes a loud growling noise likes its angry i wont fix it lol

misslindseysue · 10-11-2007, 10:33 AM

That's the blower motor resistor. They'll know what you're talking about any any auto parts place. It's a PITA to get to, but easy to fix. Just get yourself a phillips screwdriver, 5/32 and 7/34 sockets, a flashlight, and stuff yourself in the passenger footwell. It's up behind the blower motor by the firewall.

Redog · 10-11-2007, 11:14 AM

^^ Yeah and it's a real pain in the ass to fix, but worth the fix.

Does you're heat and a/c not work only on the lowest 2 levels? If yes, it's the resistor that Miss Linsdey is talking about.

She got her dash fixed for $100, wow I was quoted $300, but the guy is going to remove the windshield to fix it. He's said that he's done a few Aleros and GA's with the problem before. Maybe with the tax refund, and get the car ready for ASS 08

misslindseysue · 10-11-2007, 11:57 AM

I got the line about removing the windsheild when I called the second time, and a quote more like $150. Then I called again and it was $100 no problem, no mention of the windshield.