Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Americas Only True Sport Sedan - 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora
  By kgr - December 21 - 2:00 am

  I read about this cars development and wanted one for years, so this year I bought one used and absolutely love it. Great styling turns heads and brings compliments. Roomy and very comfortable. Lots of intelligent touches, but the engine is the real jewel. Never had such a free revving and powerful engine before (based on the Cadillac Northstar. Great chassis, very solid, drives like a much more expensive European sport sedan, without the high foreign parts costs for repair. Service is available at the local Chevy or Olds dealership at reasonable rates. Insurance is reasonable too.

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  Aurora - Best Kept Secret - 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
  By neese39 - November 8 - 5:06 pm

  This cars unique styling was what grabbed my interest initially - looks sharp, performance is amazing. Smoothest transmission Ive ever experienced, power to spare. Interior is well planned and comfortable but not a good car for the extra-tall due to sunroof. Excellent fit and finish, even though its now 6 years old. On a trip to Canada we got our all-time high of 27 MPG, fantastic for a heavy V-8 loaded with 4 people and luggage, averages 20 around town. Modifications: K&N air filter, drilled/slotted rotors. Best car Ive ever owned. Bought used from dealer, saved $20,000 from original MSRP.

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  A Lot of Car for the Money - 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
  By Airfiddler - November 7 - 10:06 pm

  I was looking around for an econobox when I saw this car. It was in beautiful condition, well looked after. One test drive and I was sold. Hey great gas mileage isnt everything. The engine and transmission are soooo smooth. It has lots of power, and it has a great snarl when you put your foot into it. The ride is a little firmer and noisier than my Buick Rivieras. It could be the low profile 17" wheels and tires. Its build quality is adequate. Its no Lexus, but for what you will pay it cant be beat. A few little things may bug you, like burnt out dash lights or the odd squeak now and then. That 4.0 litre Northstar DOHC engine is worth the price of entry alone. Its so quiet and vibration free compared to the Rivieras 3800 V6.

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  my aurora - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
  By paul4227 - September 7 - 2:00 am

  i have driven this car from md to fla and it is the most comfortable and reliable car i haveever owned..i have had numerous cars but this is an automobile that is class. on the trips from md to fla i still get 23 to 24 mpg event tho i can drive up to 80-85 on long strtches of the trip..even at this speed you cannot imagine youre really going that fast the aurora just glides along...

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  01 Aurora - 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
  By Tom - July 4 - 4:23 pm

  I bought the car used. Its resale is suffering so badly that I got a terrific deal. After getting this kind of deal, I could care less about resale as I plan to keep the car for a very long time. It is very comfortable, looks great, and handles fine. I have had no problems with it other than normal maintenance.

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  Long term owner - 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
  By CE - June 28 - 1:50 am

  Bought used as a GM "program" car and have never regretted purchase. I have put 104,000 miles on this beauty and it has never let me down. The exterior has held up exceptionally well and the interior as well. Had some warranty work on AC vents (plastic broke), replaced an actuator on the rear window, and have an oil pan gasket leaking (engine has to be removed to fix--wont do that). I am on my 2nd set of tires--the Michelins OEM tires went 65000 miles before I replaced and it looks like the ones on it now will go as far. Good ride and handling, fast as a snake, and comfortable on the road. Very quiet idling--that still amazes me, cant hear or feel it even after all these years.

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  Love It - 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
  By robbin - June 17 - 10:00 am

  This is an awesome car! I spend two hours a day in my Aurora. I am so pleased with comfort, style, and performance. This was a perfect used car purchase with a huge depreciation from the brand new purchase price. I am sorry for all of you bought new. Too bad Olds decided to end, I would want to buy this car again. All the reviews here helped me decide on this purchase. The white with chrome wheels and tinted windows are a perfect choice for a chick car. This is definitely not my grandfathers car. It tickles me when I see another Aurora with older folks at the wheel. Seeing another Aurora is a rare site. Great to be different!

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  The best car I ever owned - 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
  By triad33 - May 22 - 2:00 am

  This car is great, but I guess all good things must eventually come to an end. Shame on you General Motors for discontinuing Oldsmobile and for failing to transfer the Aurora to another line, such as Buick. You have alienated this lifelong GM customer. Hellooooooo Lexus!

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  hate to see it go - 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
  By olds lover - May 9 - 10:00 am

  This is my 2nd aurora. I owned a 1997 first. Have bought 4 new cadillacs since 1986 and for the money this car puts them all to shame. I enjoy driving this car on long trips.

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  good to have - 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
  By freebird - May 3 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this vehicle in 2008 from one previous owner it was in good condition with a few minor problems...slow oil leak..but other than that the car is great. I have not had any other problems..bet deal i have ever gotten.