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A great, low-key luxury car
lola, 03/13/2002
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the Aurora because I wanted a great luxury car that was also understated (unlike a Lexus or Audi). It is fantastic on long trips or around town. I like it so much that I now have 2!
Long term review (after 3 years)
mtach3, 02/27/2010
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I wrote my first review a month after I had it.I still love it after 3 years, but I had to replace the engine and tranny.The warranty I bought with the car covered ALL the repairs.The tranny was easy, but the engine was a problem.It kept overheating and it took 9 attempts before the dealership figured out the engine block had a clog.Because they kept returning the car to me without properly repairing it,the motor died.In the process they replaced every part of the cooling system.Finally,they replaced the motor with a brand new one from GM.Most of this issue was due to a bad service center.If they fixed it right the first time it would have cost them $400. Instead, it was $9,000. Duh!!
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Was good in the beginning
Robin, 07/05/2010
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the Aurora with 40,000 miles on it. It was great nice smooth ride handled well and loved the set up inside. About 3 years ago I started having problems with the wheel barons and have replaced the front driver and passenger side about three times each. All the Windows don't work the motors inside all broke the sun roof leaks. The transmission leaks, the oil leaks I have to put almost 5 qt in between each oil change and I had to replace the alternator twice in one year along with many other things. I just put a brand new alternator in a month ago and had to buy a battery yesterday and my battery light is on and says check charging system and I don't know why. I regret buying this car
Hate to Trade It, but...
Frank, 11/23/2006
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this car as an early lease return and paid half of what a new one cost. It has had the typical repairs (dimming headlight problem and ignition switch failure) but overall it has been reliable and a head turner whenever we take it out. It has never seen snow or winter roads (a garage queen) but the resale value is plummeting, parts seem to be in short supply, and my extended warranty is up, so it will be traded in shortly for a fraction of what should be worth. I, too, am sorry GM bailed out on this one. It was my third Olds and by far the best. I tried a Cadillac CTS but it just doesn't come close. Looks like an Acura may be the next step.
2001 Olds Aurora
Glenn, 10/20/2006
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My car is fun to drive - it handles securely in traffic and on the road. After 70,000 miles it has been very reliable with only two trips to the dealer for repair service. It is a good sized car that is very comfortable and economic to drive. My car gets over 30 mpg on the road and usually 26 - 27 mpg overall. I have never been stuck in the snow here in Wisconsin. The V6 engine seems to have adaquate power in passing other cars on the open road. The trunk space could be a little larger, but that is a small matter overall. If GM were were still making this model it would be first on my list when looking for another sedan.