The Cd player went kaput after first year I had car. We had an extended warranty and it was replaced no cost, no problem. This CD is still in car working 4 years later.
The coils for the ignition went out at 52000 miles. They were replaced and the car tuned up, cost $635.00. Never failed again.
The fuel sending unit and pump died at 96,000. It was replaced at a cost of $485.00. AT 172,845 still going.
The transmission failed at 127,340 miles. Most likely due to the fact we never serviced it. Somehow forgot. Pretty dumb. Cost me $3850.00. Replaced water pump and all seals (voluntary) since it was cheaper to do it then. Everything works fine, seals still good.
Needed a master cylinder at 128,000. $235.00. No big deal.
Fuel Rail leak at 165,000. Replaced. Received recall paperwork from Olds, applied for rebate.
I love this car.
The car is responsive, although not the best handling (soft) it is no slouch if you know how to drive.
Brakes good.
Quiet and smooth.
Still gets 21-24 mpg still at 172,000 miles. Not bad for a 4400 pound car.
Great sound system.
As far as speed, put your foot in it if you don't believe. I know many BMW owners who are now believers.
Too bad GM didn't stop producing Buick's instead.
Very well written. I own a 95 and absolutely love it. I had rented one back in 97 and wanted one every since. I found a very well maintained and well taken care of car. Basically spotless except for the 164000 miles on it. I was intrigued to see that the fuel rail going out @ 165000 did'nt just happen to me. I'm curious to how I apply for the rebate. Just took it on a short trip from Phoenix AZ. to Las Vegas NV. There's some pretty nice roads in between and found myself running quite fast with a BMW 5 serious & a Toyota Celica. My problem came when they pulled away from me @ 110 miles per hour due to the olds shutting down. Can I change this?
This car didn't sell well because it was ugly, unreliable, had horrible handling, fell apart, and guzzled gas. No wonder excellent car companies like Acura & Lexus continue on while Olds rots away in the graveyard where it belongs.
The Aurora was what almost saved Oldsmobile in the mid 90's. But it was not enought to pull it out of debt. Another car that almost saved olds was the Intrigue, I own one, and it has been a wonderful car. Plenty of pep with the twin cam 3.5. I think you need to get your facts straight and get rid of your import car bias and get an american car. There not all bad.
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