1998 Oldsmobile Aurora review from North America
"Fast, good-looking, comfortable and a bargain to boot."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A loose tie rod was noted at 52000 miles.
The right side mirror doesn't always aim downward when the car is in reverse, at 51000 miles.
General comments?
This car runs beautifully, with good power, exceptional comfort and is very quiet-- no rattles at all. You can whisper and be heard in the back seat at 70mph. I have only one complaint: the roof line is a bit low, and I'm 6'2", so I have to recline the seat back. Not a huge problem, though. I plan to drive this car until it falls apart, if that happens. But judging from the minimal repairs so far, I expect it to running great for at least another 53000 miles. A superb car. Too bad that Olds folded; this car has one of the great engines.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2003 |