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Used 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Sorry to see them go!

Mickey's Mom, 01/10/2004
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)
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The first time I laid eyes on the Aurora was at the auto show. I was leaving the Lexus exhibit and thought it was one of their cars. The minute I saw it I knew it was the car for me. After checking the price I was sold. 12 weeks later I was driving my factory order 4.0. I love driving my car. It really handles the road well. There are two things that I am not happy with however, the cup holder and the CIS. The cupholder is set at an odd angle and the CIS warning system frequently goes off for no reason and must be reset at the dealership.

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2 out of 5 stars

The Money Pit

Anthony DiSalvo, 08/05/2024
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This was my last GM purchase. In my two years of ownership of a very low mileage car (bought it with 5K on the odometer) I replaced the transmission, 2 power window motors, rear bearings, and too many small things to name. I also spent several hundred dollars to find and fix a sunroof leak. There were some positives with the comfort and the engine, but for the most part this car was an absolute cash hole. Since my experience with the Aurora, I have exclusively bought Honda vehicles and am enjoying trouble free ownership.

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3 out of 5 stars
Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

profjazz, 11/03/2004
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

COOL, VERY FAST FOR SIZE/CLASS AN VERY LOW USED CAR PRICES>

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Aurora Doing Fine

Newport Beach Bill, 07/17/2003
2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought car new about 15 months ago. To eventually replace a 1997 Concorde for a fairly long freeway commute to work. The 3.5 engine fine for stop and go traffic, but does not have alot of passing power ( the Concorde with a 3.5 engine has a lot more punch, even after 90,000 miles ). The interior is nice and leather seats great. The car has a very stable ride and handles fine. The chrome wheels add alot to the exterior look. Have received alot of compliments on the car, which is surprising in Newport Beach which has the largest Mercedes Benz dealer in the US. Mileage not great but okay. Runs fine with regular gas.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

I liked it so much

Beatrice, 03/03/2004
2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought a used 2001 and liked it so much, I wanted a brand new one. The 2001 was a 4.0 and the 2002 is a 3.0. I really like the style of this car. I had a Cutlass and I really liked it, too. They made a big mistake when they got rid of the Cutlass. People ask me all the time "what kind of car is this?" It's not the best on mileage and it doesn't have the pick up that the 4.0 has. The DIC is the best and I like the radio info, also. The only thing I regret is the light color of the interior. I wish it was black. I'll keep it for a while. I don't think the resell value is the best.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Reliable Comfortable

Tom, 07/31/2008
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Extremely comfortable front seats. Smooth highway car and handles better than most other cars this size.

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1 out of 5 stars

DANGER! WARNING STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAR.

Thomas Alcantine, 07/04/2002
2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 10 people found this review helpful

I bought this car for my 18 year old son over a 3-Series BMW not the 5- Series as many unexperienced non- affluent drivers compare it too. I never owned a car this bad. The leather is cheap, the engine is noisy, interior pieces have broken, door locks died. It is disgraceful to compare this economy car to a luxury car. The person who said the Lexus GS is a Camry, you are wrong. The GS is built off the Avalon's platform. I drive the 2002 Mercedes CLK55AMG. I recommend, spend the extra money and go for a TRUE luxury car. (Mercedes, Volvo, BMW, Jaguar,etc.) On Edmunds luxury page, you won't find Oldsmobile, Buick or Chrsyler in there.

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