2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Review

Name: 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Review
Brand: Oldsmobile
Price: 514 USD
Rating: 4.6 (56 reviews)

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Oldsmobile Aurora model years

1995

Oldsmobile Aurora for Sale

2003
2002
2001

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Pros

Sophisticated power plant, sumptuous interior, comfortable ride.

Cons

Poor resale value, build quality not quite up to that of the competition.

What’s new

The V6 has been dropped in the final year of production making the Aurora one of the few V8-only sedans on the market. Two new exterior colors -- Bordeaux Red and Steel Blue -- have also been added for the Aurora's going-away party.

Edmunds says

The best soon-to-be-discontinued sedan on the market.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$301/mo

$224/mo

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Consumer reviews

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4.6

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GM's best is now gone

Last Olds, 03/18/2006

2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)

Why shoud GM sell Auroas when people will by the same car for $15,000 more just to have a Cadillac wreath on it. I love my Aurora. It get's great milage and has a smooth and powerful V8 engine. It's quiet, fun to drive, and completly trouble free. It is GM's best kept secret.

2003 olds aurora

lionman73, 01/06/2014

2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)

Had this baby since 2007--still going strong with 79,000 miles! Tune-ups and oil changes have been regular--no major repairs to speak of. Great car-great styling and great performance! I only wish they still made the Aurora :( I can only imagine what a 2018 would look like!!!

I'm very happy with my Aurora!

Jay, 11/22/2008

2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

I've owned my Olds for 3 years and I have to say it's the best car I've ever had! It's very comfortable to drive, especially on 3 day road trips. I get 33mpg (highway driving). Amazing what high octane fuel and K&N air filters can do for mileage and passing power! It's very safe/stable driving on highways or in the city in all whether conditions be it be rain, ice or blizzard. I can't …

Why buy an import

sdagostin, 09/24/2003

2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)

This car has been absolutely reliable. Not one penny in two years/30,000 miles. The styling is unique and attractive. The fact that there are few of them on the road makes it a much more distinctive look and a head turner. The leather interior and the seating make it extraordinarily comfortable to drive. The Bose sound system is as good or better than any other …

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2003 Aurora Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$34,725
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$301/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Aurora include:

Alarm
Stability Control

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Edmunds says

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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2003 Aurora Highlights

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}