Fell for all the options in this comfy cruiser. Dashboard and door panel shapes echo the Aurora's curvaceous exterior styling. The final 500 Auroras ended production on March 28, 2003. These cars marked the ninth and tenth time an Oldsmobile had paced the Indianapolis 500 race. While there was not an abundance of optional equipment on the Aurora, the few additional options included a driver's memory package with memory front driver's seat and memory for radio presets, heated dual front bucket seats, a premium audio system with external amplifier by , a power tilt-and-sliding sunroof, chrome-finished alloy wheels, a gold emblem package for the front and rear Oldsmobile emblems, Aurora emblem, and 3. Audio and climate-control buttons are mounted on the wheel and are backlit for easy use in the dark.
Std Std Steering Wheel, Tilt Features adjustable steering column. The seats spoil you for life. Engineers and assemblers alike have had a chance to work out any bugs that may have afflicted the earliest examples. Engineering features are clever and effective. It looked good then, and it looks good now.
I also really like that you can program the seat and mirror positions. Oldsmobile did sell over 53,000 units for the 2001 model year, over 8,000 more than first-year 1995, but sales declined precipitously after that. This car is terrible as far as turning radius,be ready for awkward parking lot situations. It's a case of familiarity breeding contentment. By the time the Aurora was released, Oldsmobile badly needed hope for a comeback of the marque Oldsmobile sales had plummeted from 1,066,122 in 1985 to 402,936 in 1993. The validity of the original concept has passed the test of time.
Only a few options were available on the Aurora including power sunroof, premium amplified sound system, heated front seats, and Autobahn package. The rear suspension lowers down for a better ride. However, I've been told that if it does need a repair, it could get pricey because of the layout of things under the hood. The interior feels kind of luxurious because of the faux leather. No 2000 models were produced. The system uses no transmitters to determine the vehicle's location and provide route information to any destination.
Full power, great sound system, robust engine, great cockpit, thoughful details everywhere. The front seats are especially comfortable, well-padded, clad in soft leather, and electrically adjustable to suit just about anyone. My question, why did they discontinue the Oldsmobile? And that's not such a bad thing. I will keep this car until it cuts out. Butter-smooth transmission, and seeming to float over bumpy roads. Price will be dirt cheap! Deep emerald green with black interior.
No manual transmission was ever offered on the Aurora. Its smooth, grille-free nose and muscular flanks suggested performance and assertiveness in a manner quite unlike that of existing Oldsmobiles. An onboard computer displaying the date, current gas consumption, and other information was also standard, and was mounted in the center of the dashboard, above the factory radio and climate controls. Some competitors are blazing new design trails as well, producing cars that are equally sleek yet different enough to be noticed. A highly modified 650 hp 485 kW version of this engine was used by General Motors racing division initially for competition starting in 1996, then was later used in the program in 2000.
Dual durometer cradle mounts for improved isolation. Also, there is a compartment that opens the backseat into the trunk for longer items that can't fit in the trunk alone. The seats spoil you for life. The rear suspension lowers down for a better ride. The bolstering and quality of the leather is better than current car s.
The final 500 Auroras ended production on March 28, 2003. It is equipped with a four-speed with performance algorithm shifting. It was a joy until 160k -something eventually gets 'em all. For the most part, however, the Aurora has remained unchanged since its introduction in 1994. When replacing your factory radio with an after-market car stereo, a wire harness is a must for a quick installation. Dual durometer cradle mounts for improved isolation. A highly modified 650 hp 485 kW version of this engine was used by General Motors racing division initially for competition starting in 1996, then was later used in the program in 2000.