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CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« on: October 12, 2005, 10:15:02 pm »
You may discuss our cover story of the day in this thread....
Used Vehicle Review:
1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
2001 Oldsmobile AuroraThe Aurora was Oldsmobile's near-luxury import fighter, reports Chris Chase.  Used first-generation models are likely to have more problems than second-generation models he reports, but "the Aurora makes a good, low-priced used alternative to many comparable imports," he says.   More...
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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2005, 10:47:45 pm »
Shame its FWD...  I know some guys who would probably love the idea adding twin turbos and racing it.
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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2005, 11:08:13 pm »
I still remember the hype of GM introduced the original Aurora.
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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2005, 03:00:11 am »
I remember it starred in the "USS Seaquest" way before it was officially introduced. The 1st series was a very interesting car.

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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2005, 03:27:05 am »
Mechanically a disaster marking a tragic end to Oldsmobile.
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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2005, 11:55:24 am »
..They go for a song nowadays........."so Long it's been good ta know ya...don't cry fer me Oldsmabiilla..it's 3pm nobody in the dealership but you an me....Jane..Jane & Finch..!!!...Beatchin'ride slide wif da 22" spinnas"...can anyone else CARRY a TOON....?....... :P
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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2005, 12:08:05 pm »
I like the Aurora. Both the 1995 to 2003 bodystyles. Very unique and sleek looking.
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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2005, 02:06:08 pm »
The 1st gen car was/is a very sleek, sexy car - especially a dark green colour. Too bad about the upkeep. Prices are all over the map out here in west (from about $4k to over $10K for an early car) maybe due to them being quite rare. The Buick Riveria of the same time period was nicely styled too.
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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2005, 02:39:41 pm »
I thought the first one was very cool but too odd. Really liked the second one tho, and those rear fogs. Looks sleek and large.
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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2005, 10:19:08 pm »
The Aurora and Intrigue where prorbably some of the best cars that GM introduced. To bad they self sabotaged it via marketing and inter-company jealousy. I was at GM when it all went down.
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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2005, 04:15:59 pm »
I echo gta_driver's comments. Great cars
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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2005, 03:19:39 pm »
I think both versions of the Aurora are awesome to look at, but would be unfortuantely too chickenshite to own either.  A distinctive, exotic looking car let down by poor marketing and poor quality build and components...
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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2005, 03:25:42 pm »
..Doesn't THAT describe us HUMANS!! to  a"T".....that'll be $15 PLUS POST_AGE..GST,VAT,PST,ULUVME....... :P
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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2005, 03:28:09 pm »
Quote from: Scaerio on November 09, 2005, 03:19:39 pm
I think both versions of the Aurora are awesome to look at, but would be unfortuantely too chickenshite to own either.  A distinctive, exotic looking car let down by poor marketing and poor quality build and components...

There was a lot of infighting, egos and jealousy issues internally at GM, which basically resulted in both the Aurora and Intrigue being abandoned. I unfortuantly saw all the ugliness first hand. Its too bad because both where great products from a driving and quality perspective. The best GM had mustered in a very long time.
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Re: CD Article: 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2005, 01:02:47 am »
The first Aurora could end up being a classic one day. Underappreciated...  :'(
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