Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. Suspension, f: struts, coil springs Suspension, r: semi-trailing arms, coil springs Ground clearance: 5. Now there are three radio options: the standard premium radio, the Bose sound system, and the navigation radio. The front end and rack and pinion issue could have been from the pot holes and rotting roads. Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. Model year 2002 Year of manufacture 2002 First year of ownership 2006 Most recent year of ownership 2006 Engine and transmission 4.
Even though the new Aurora is smaller outside, you actually gain a little head-, shoulder-, and hip room in the front. Yes Review Date: 30th January, 2006. Yes Review Date: 25th May, 2007 Faults: Car has had serious water leaks since new. Interior The Aurora has seats for five passengers and sufficient headroo. If you cruise at about 45mph in 4th gear the engine runs about 1500 rpm and returns over 30mpg even with the v8. The trunk leaks on my 01 Aurora.
The Aurora is notably more nimble than the Buick LeSabre and Cadillac DeVille, and it feels smaller and lighter on its feet than the Pontiac Bonneville. Faults: So far nothing has gone wrong,except for a few lights that blew out in the dash. I have to keep a tarp in the trunk, and place anything valuable under the tarp. Overall, the Aurora is a terrific car. Carpets have been replaced, smells musty, has mold inside now. Oldsmobile first launched the Aurora back in 1995 but sought higher sales for the latest version.
I love my car to death, but I am getting really tired of it as far as mechanical issues. Trimmer dimensions and redesigned suspensions improved handling and stability, while new lightweight engines improved fuel efficiency. There is a black plastic strip just under the trunk seal, located on the outside side of trunk where the license plate would be. But on dry and flat pavement the torque steer isn't too bad. The Aurora corners as flat as any sports sedan.
I replaced the heater core and tires since then and have used it to drag trees and tow other - newer - cars to the junk yard. The only change I'll be making in the near future would be to convert to xenon headlights. Aurora was completely redesigned for 2001 and there was no 2000 model. The transmission is an electronically controlled four-speed automatic. A steep back light and large, wrap-over tail lamps minimize the horizontal length of the deck lid. Power steering leaks, last owner ran dry, constant steering pump noise. All five seating positions have three-point lap-and-shoulder safety belts.
Now they're desperate for money. I really wanted the 4. The V-6 version was priced lower and was intended to make the Oldsmobile brand more appealing to import-oriented shoppers. Rear fog lamps are among the standard features. Yes Review Date: 24th July, 2008 Faults: Corrosion on the hood at the front edge - repaired under warranty. The only performance gripe is that bigger brakes would be nice.
For 2002, the primary improvement is a new navigation radio option. My first aurora was a '95 and had over 145,000 miles before the car was totaled by a red light runner. It had 57,000 miles on it. Even with the electronic stability and traction control, you can successfully left-foot brake the car to point it into a sharp corner. The price for the V8 4. I see no need for the thirstier V-8. It is still in the shop and is not tagged.
This car was purchased, and had 75k miles on it and one owner. Some you can drive hard and forever with little or no cost. This has been a good used car experience. No Review Date: 10th June, 2006 Cars, like everything else have a life span. Memory seats do not function properly. Bought it with Fuel Gauge faulty, useless.