05-08-2005, 04:38 PM
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Sup..I just bought an '02 Alero (4 door 2.2 auto GLS). I was driving my dad's Saturn for a while but an emergency came up and I had to buy a car for myself QUICK...this Alero was the best car I could find in the amount of time I had.
I Just came back from being stationed in Japan and had a GTO twin Turbo (3000GT VR4). Before that, I had a Honda Prelude, Subaru wagon (sweet car) and a Suzuki Side kick. So this is the first U.S. car that I've owned. I think I made a good choice. Not my "kind of car", but it is nice!!!!!!! for what it is.
The more I familarize myself with it, the more cool things I find that I like. I don't want to dump a lot of money into it but I would like a put an intake and maybe a TB and/or high flow cat. Seems VERY restircted stock and gas mileage is horrible for a 4 banger. I'm sure a few mods will make her happier?
I'm used to turbo imports , as I spent 2 years modding my VR4 and helping mod my friends' Skylines, RX7's, 180's, ect. But I am somewhat knowledgeable about basic bolt-ons for N/A cars..(my Prelude was slightly modded). Hope to learn a lot here..I'm sure I'll need the help. Peace!  |
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05-08-2005, 04:39 PM
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Keepin it Real
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welcome to the site
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05-08-2005, 05:32 PM
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I love boobs
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05-08-2005, 05:46 PM
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Welcome to the boards ! Your experience in charged and N/A engines is welcome here aswell. Feel free to put your two cents in on applicable topics, as we all benefit from each other's knowledge. 
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Yes it's modded, No it's not done, Yes it's fast, and no you can't drive it. **On a good day, my car has two blowers. 
Your car must be fast, you were haulin' ass when I passed you in my 4-door Buick. 
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05-08-2005, 06:49 PM
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where my knickers at?
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05-08-2005, 10:49 PM
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Welcome.
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05-08-2005, 10:51 PM
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05-08-2005, 11:45 PM
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Owner
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welcome to the family
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05-09-2005, 04:12 AM
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welcome to the site!! whatever did youdo with the vr-4??
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05-09-2005, 08:46 AM
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ALEROMOD RAPIST
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Welcome aboard, Hasani!
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05-09-2005, 09:00 AM
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welcome!
and ur right..i have the 2.2 coupe and for gas, it does suck! |
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05-09-2005, 10:06 AM
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Welcome. You will find some good info here.
I did not know they made a 4cyl GLS Alero..? Anyway, I get about 30-32 mpg with my 2.2 4cyl. I find that pretty good considering the size of the car.
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05-09-2005, 01:10 PM
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Thanks guys.
Youngblood77: no prob..will do
alerospeed2003: had the vr4 when i was stationed in Japan, was not able to bring her back with me 
Alero04: u too?? something has to be done.
brsexton: I'm not getting anywhere close to 30 MPG, let a lone 32+ I seem to be in 24-26 MPG range. See my posts in the 2.2 forum.
edit: I either have a GL or GLS..my sales slip says GL, but the car fax report says GLS..?? -shurgs- |
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05-09-2005, 07:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Alero04@May 9 2005, 12:14 PM
i thought gls only came in v6??! perhaps im wrong... 
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I dunno, but If I found a black or dark silver eco coupe with a 5 speed, leather, and the sun'n'sounds package, I'd be on that thing like a fat kid on a cupcake. :grin:
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Yes it's modded, No it's not done, Yes it's fast, and no you can't drive it. **On a good day, my car has two blowers.
Your car must be fast, you were haulin' ass when I passed you in my 4-door Buick.
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05-09-2005, 07:14 PM
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Graphix GOD
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Welcome!!!
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05-09-2005, 09:13 PM
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Aleromod part owner
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Welcome
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05-09-2005, 09:15 PM
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2Screwy
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welcome!!!!!!!! by the way what service are you if you were stationed in Japan? teufelhunden?
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