09-06-2010, 08:44 PM
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Location: Mississauga, Ontario
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The gifted Alero
So I got the 2000 alero 2.4L 5spd from my cousin for free since he was going to scrap it after 3 years of it sitting in his garage. Got it towed to the dealership i was working at, threw a battery in and it started right up! From his garage to insured and plated it cost me $710 which includes 2 tires, rear rotors and pads, 1 outer tie rod and alignment, and 1 3rd brake light bulb! Came with 131 500 km's (little under 82 000 miles). Also came with every service receipt since my cousin brings his cars to the dealership for every single little thing. Even got the original window sticker! and apparently this was the only Alero with these options in black in Ontario at the time.
I've now had it 6 months and the List of stuff done to it (optional and fixing broken crap):
4 New tires
Ceramic pads all around
4 new rotors
Power Steering pump
Clear Corners (with chrome bulbs that light up amber)
WAI
Tinted Windows 35% up front (changing to 17% soon), and 5% all around the back
Removed Spoiler
Debadged Trunk
Sound system including Jvc Deck, Mtx 12" Jackhammer Subwoofer in a Mtx Ported box tuned for the sub, Mtx Jackhammer Amp, Alpine 6x9's and dynomat in the trunk.
And most recently put DropZone springs on.
(Don't forget to laugh at my license plate! Its not custom trust me)
These pics were all taken over the last 2 days, the rust on the hood is the only rust on the entire car.
Good view of rust:
Tinting the taillights soon, just waiting for the tint guy at work to bring me in the VHT nightshade since you can't find it here. Also putting on the rims from my friends 2001 Chrysler Lhs (seen below) since hes upgrading from the 17's to 20's.
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09-06-2010, 08:57 PM
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you did a great job!!!
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09-06-2010, 09:20 PM
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Nice find!
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09-06-2010, 09:32 PM
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haha your license plate says BJAY haha
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09-06-2010, 09:47 PM
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Thanks, and yes it does say BJAY, need to replace the front license plate cover since the wash at work broke it completely.
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09-06-2010, 10:27 PM
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not bad at all, I like the price you paid for it lol and it beats my price of $400 that I paid for mine
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how are the dropzone springs? did it take long for shipping? does it handle any better or is it just lowered feel? I am looking into a set for mine come winter time to store for the spring and gotta ask the questions ahead of time
Last edited by robalero : 09-06-2010 at 10:28 PM.
Reason: asking a questiong
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09-06-2010, 11:43 PM
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Nice find man. You did a really good job too. The car looks really nice. I'm also glad to see that you saved it from the scrapper. That's 1 for Alero and 0 for Junkyard. 
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09-07-2010, 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by robalero
not bad at all, I like the price you paid for it lol and it beats my price of $400 that I paid for mine
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how are the dropzone springs? did it take long for shipping? does it handle any better or is it just lowered feel? I am looking into a set for mine come winter time to store for the spring and gotta ask the questions ahead of time
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they bounce a little bit, but the handling does feel better. The guy at mad racing concepts sent the billing info on tuesday afternoon to UPS, package was shipped tuesday night and was delivered at 2 pm thursday not far from toronto, ontario. (Came from york, PA) so id say its pretty fast. |
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09-07-2010, 07:58 AM
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Nice looking Alero! You should tint the windows a lil darker  but you don't want to attract the Toronto police haha. We should all southern ontario folks should plan a meet somewhere. |
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09-07-2010, 05:34 PM
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I second the Ontario meet!
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09-07-2010, 07:30 PM
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Will those LHS wheels bolt right on or do you need anything additional to make them work?
I know someone with the same ones and if their LHS eventually goes bad, i would throw them on my Alero if it isn't much work.
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09-07-2010, 10:37 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Casper
Tinting the taillights soon, just waiting for the tint guy at work to bring me in the VHT nightshade since you can't find it here.
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You can buy it at Canadian Tire now... That is where I got mine for my tail lights...
Nice looking car... And I do agree we should get a southern Ontario meet arranged... Once I get mine fully on the road!!! I am aiming for the end of the month...
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Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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09-08-2010, 07:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tw0123
We're aiming for the end of the month...
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09-08-2010, 08:16 AM
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Definitely would look forward to a southern ontario meet!.
Also welcome to the forums and nice job with the alero!
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09-08-2010, 11:29 AM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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next question... where would we all meet? seems most are located close to Toronto, or within an hour or two...
any suggestions for a spot?
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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09-08-2010, 04:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tw0123
You can buy it at Canadian Tire now... That is where I got mine for my tail lights...
Nice looking car... And I do agree we should get a southern Ontario meet arranged... Once I get mine fully on the road!!! I am aiming for the end of the month...
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Didnt see it there last time I was there.. guess I got to go check again.
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Originally Posted by trumpetplayer91372
Will those LHS wheels bolt right on or do you need anything additional to make them work?
I know someone with the same ones and if their LHS eventually goes bad, i would throw them on my Alero if it isn't much work.
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yes they bolt right on, but your speedo will be off using the Lhs tire size |
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09-08-2010, 05:12 PM
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I used to live in Brampton about 3 months ago. And I'm going to move to Scarborough in about 5 months. So I'll be closer.
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09-09-2010, 10:29 AM
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Very nice looking! props dude.
The one thing i could wish was that for the 2004 style 16" rim, be made into a 17" or maybe an 18". Then painted Gunmetal, i think would flow great with the dropzones
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09-14-2010, 06:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 02AleroEco
Very nice looking! props dude.
The one thing i could wish was that for the 2004 style 16" rim, be made into a 17" or maybe an 18". Then painted Gunmetal, i think would flow great with the dropzones
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those would be nice rims
an alero meet would be cool as i dont see anyone but old people driving them around here
*UPDATE*
Tinted tail lights, they will be getting redone!
Last edited by Casper : 09-18-2010 at 07:25 PM.
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10-06-2010, 11:53 PM
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