New Alero Owner..

[Hasani]

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! :)

[jackal2000]

welcome to the site

[cutelilcntrygrl]

Welcome aboard.

[Youngblood77]

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. :thumb:

[smlzalero]

Welcome! :thumb:

[aleroman8]

Welcome.

[Vtolds]

Welcome

[Oldsman]

welcome to the family

[alerospeed2003]

welcome to the site!! whatever did youdo with the vr-4??

[Daytona]

Welcome aboard, Hasani!

[Alero04]

welcome! :)
and ur right..i have the 2.2 coupe and for gas, it does suck!

[Crolero]

welcome to the site, enjoy. use the search feature to find quick answers you might have. :thumb:

[brsexton]

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.

[Hasani]

Thanks guys.
Youngblood77: no prob..will do :thumb:
alerospeed2003: had the vr4 when i was stationed in Japan, was not able to bring her back with me :cry:
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-

[Alero04]

i thought gls only came in v6??! perhaps im wrong... :huh:

[Alerofan84]

welcome :beerchug:

[Youngblood77]

Originally posted by Alero04@May 9 2005, 12:14 PM
i thought gls only came in v6??! perhaps im wrong... :huh:
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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:

[forbidden]

Welcome!!!

[Redog]

Welcome

[kwhauck]

welcome!!!!!!!! by the way what service are you if you were stationed in Japan? teufelhunden?

[Hasani]

Thanks for the welcome guys :) I am confussed as to what Model I have. I guess I have the GL? I have pwr up/down seat, cloth seat, 2.2 engine, 4 door, no sun roof,
15" wheels, traction ctrl. Does that mean I have the GL or GLS? :blush:


turbo-alero: Do they still call Marines that? lol. I'm in the Air Force. (a lot of Marines and some Navy throughout Japan though) It was fun man!! Fun, fun!

[stealthlero]

welcome aboard the boards!

[RoninKouga]

yo irashaimase.

alero wa kakko ii da yo!

[aLeRogrL21]

Welcome to the boards!

[Wild Country]

Welcome to the site!!!