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Moving, have to sell the Alero GLS - 62.5k miles $6500


toolegit2quit
07-07-2005, 10:30 PM
I hate to do it, as the car has been my most reliable car ever, but it is the time. I'm moving across the country and have to choose between my Alero and my Mitsubishi 3000GT and the GT i've wanted my whole life...I priced my Alero to move (just above what a dealer would give me for trade value!) I'm just outside Buffalo, NY so anyone within 100 miles or so might want to check this great deal out.

Features:
I have a Navy Blue '01 Olds Alero GLS 4-dr sedan fully loaded. It has 16" chrome rims, power moonroof, cc, cold a/c, pm/pl,pw, 6-speaker CD player (great bass!), tilt, keyless remote/alarm, power seat, rear spoiler, and Leather interior!

Situation:
KBB lists this car as being worth $7925 if sold to a private party in "good" condition. If you list it as "fair" it goes for $7140! I'm asking way below kelly blue book to ensure a quick sale because I am moving soon and own two cars and only have one parking space! First come first served, I live just outside of Buffalo, NY and would be willing to travel up to 35 miles to meet those interested.

What I've Done:
I put new rear rotors and pads on in february and bought a new $500 fuel pump and a $80 energizer battery about a month ago so the car is priced to move. Driver's side front tire is a month old as well and has a 60k warranty on it (have receipts for all work).

What You Should Look into:
Car is in great running shape, but as all aleros seem to do at about 60k miles, it needs the front wheel bearing replaced on the passenger side (replace front hub assembly). This can be done by yourself for $130 in parts or at the dealer for $300 (I was quoted this for parts and labor total). This cost is reflected in my $6400 priced-to-move offer.

Cosmetically, the car still looks great, but I will nitpick a little. The very front of he hood on the passenger side has a slight bubbling to it (minimal) that can be sanded, primed, and painted by yourself or done professionally for around $100-150 just around the edge on the very front above the lights.

Body is in great shape, and the car gets about 25mpg for me on average. Been a very reliable car for me the past year and a half!

I will try to have pictures up in the next couple days.



email me at Drewfalcon@gmail.com or call me 716-602-6360

toolegit2quit
07-11-2005, 02:53 PM
Just to update you guys, the hood is being replaced free under warranty! However, I will be trading this car in tomorrow if there are no takers, so now the only thing that need to be replaced is that front hub assembly and the car is in perfect shape (quoted $331 at olds dealer)

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