If you had the V6 it would probably be boring to drive automatic. 140 hp and 150 lb-ft is not bad.
Nice clean car.
I know what you mean about the 2.2 Ecotec not having any power. I had to drive my sisters 04 Cavalier (same engine) around a bit when I was changing the oil, which is a pain in the ass by the way, and it was just pathetic. It really hurt when I was passed by someone driving an old Buick LeSabre.
I wonder if you have thrown KYB GR2's on yet, but if you do decide to keep the Alero throw the KYB's on. My mom has a 95 Impreza and had 140000km when I put them on the car... so much better. KYB GR2's are very nice.
Its not that hard, as long as you have the oil filter socket, I've done about 30 oil changes to these newer cavaliers
When I do this, I'm going with Eibach Pro Kit springs as well.
Punisher Bass
Was it an auto box? If so, that's why. Mine is a 5-speed so it does move when I want it to move, in the upper range areas though.
You need to have those rotors pointed the correct way. The reason being is so they vent the heat propperly. Having them on backwards is like trying to make a fan suck air out when you need to blow air in. Did you check the instructions?