1996 Oldsmobile Aurora review from North America
"Great car if you are very rich!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump failed twice within 20,000 miles.
Power steering pump failed at 22000 miles.
Rack and Pinion bad at 36,000 miles.
Brake master cylinder and booster replaced at 26,000 miles.
Excessive oil leaks. Ridiculous! Dealer never fixed all the way. Extended Warranty fixed though.
Transmission replaced at 65,000 miles.
Lots and lots of interior gadgets and knobs replaced or fixed. Very Expensive!!
General comments?
What a sweet looking car! Thank Heavens for an extended warranty! If you are looking at the Aurora I would not buy it. I would at least buy the second generation Auroras. Don't be fooled by the low prices of the 95 - 99 series. They just have horrible resale value. The car is WAY too expensive to operate.
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| A great car if you can afford to maintain it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Avalon |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2003 |