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Used 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Capuccino Aurora

kostritzer, 12/03/2003
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Big sport sedan with a de-bored Northstar 32V V8 that is super smooth and works well with the great automatic. Handling is tight and firm for a big sedan.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car (Giving it to my son)

Peter Djord, 02/16/2008
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have never been able to find a car comparable to it. A four door family sedan with performance and style and even a V8. I am giving it to my son.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Borealis

jdavid, 04/12/2003
2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is the highest value luxury car on the road. It is a thrill to drive for short utility trips, fun cruises, & road hauls. Comfort is terrific, especially for such a sporty handling machine. It tracks like a smart bomb -- even white out, ice blizzards, at night. I've never driven such a roadworthy machine. It's wonderful -- & I generally cannot tolerate GM vehicles! (P.S. Avoid the 3.5 model; it's underpowered; only buy the 4.0)

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A steal

sdagostin, 04/17/2002
2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

The Aurora has a better, more reliable engine, more passenger compartment space, is as distinctively attractive, and sells for much less than the BMW 5- Series and the Lexus ES 300. An honest person will admit that the appearance of the car and the maker’s cachet make up the majority of his purchasing decisions. Why else would someone choose an ES over an Aurora? The ES is $3,000 more than the Aurora, yet it is just a Camry with a few appointments and for 2002, it has become a borderline ugly car. The BMW is just overpriced. The Olds has a superior engine, is more comfortable inside, is just as reliable, and is just as attractive. But, its not a "Beemer". Is that worth 15 grand to you?

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great ride

JDavid, 05/04/2005
2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Best driver's cockpit available. Fun ride, extraordinary comfort with sporty handling & great responsiveness. Outstanding drive train. Good build. Bottom line: I wish GM still made this car!

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