Alero 442 new member from WV

[Alero442]

I recently acquired a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero GLS coupe. This car has been in the family since January 2002, previously owned by my uncle, and then my cousin who inherited it a year or so ago, who then passed it to me because my daily driver blew up.

It's in good overall condition and essentially stock. I pretty much plan to keep it that way, although I intend to repair and restore some mostly cosmetic items, namely the peeling dashboard, drooping headliner, and flaking clear coat. A couple functional items such as the stereo and the hazard light button need some attention as well.

Interesting features of my car are the unusual '442' logos on the doors and trunk lid. I know such cars are said to exist as a prototype show cars, but I don't believe it has anything to do with those. The dealer paperwork has it written up as 'striping appearance package'. Still, it is fun to jokingly refer to my Alero as my Olds 442.