1999 Oldsmobile Aurora review from North America
"Reliable, few problems until now, enjoy car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's window intermittently works, dealer fixed, but continues to have problems.
Transmission indicator always shows 100,000 miles, hasn't dropped since I bought the car, maybe transmission fluid needs replacing, but the dealer can't tell me what's wrong with indicator...
Recently, when the car is off, open door and chime sounds like key is is ignition -- also when I shut the door and set the alarm, perimeter lights and panel lights flash off and on constantly -- a rapid clicking of some relay under dash is prob to blame. I've tried to trickle-charge the battery overnight for 12 hours, but it's dead in morning after 12 hours. I'm at a loss. Help please, any postings would be appreciated.. Does anyone out there think I have a wiring short, or a bad relay?
General comments?
The Aurora is everything I would want in a car, it's fun and comfortable to drive, nothing like driving at night with the moonroof open on a long trip with Steely Dan playing on the excellent stereo system... Nothing like freedom... What a pleasurable escape from time to time... Enjoy!
Excellent performance and luxury.. Instrument panel is like an airplane cockpit!! All gauges visible wiht hands at the 10 o'clock/2/o'clock driving position..
Very impressed wtih the car, paid $7500 cash -- sticker price was around $38,000 -- I bought it for 22% of what it sold for new... I was pleased....
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 V8 Northstar Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 4th October, 2006 |