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#109 of 148 warranty issues by lee_w Dec 15, 2004 (4:20 am)
Smart Shopper has discussions about warranty issues. You may find that board helpful. Smart Shopper
#110 of 148 Wrote off my 96 replaced with a 97 by sinatra2 Feb 19, 2005 (6:49 pm)
Well I had my 96 for almost 3 years to the day when some light snow was falling and a driver decided to do some 360's and I got caught between him and the guardrail...over $10,000 to fix. I loved the car I bought it with 100,000 miles and it went to the grave with about 200,000 ..Never grave me trouble with the exception of brakes and a wheel bearing...so what to do...I bought a 97 on Ebay..and am very happy again....$4500us with everything (Bose,sunroof etc)....Imported from Florida.If anyone has any questions about bringing US cars into the Canada.....ask..It is a bit of a pain but worth it.especialy flying down to pick it up and squeezing some golf in before heading back.
#111 of 148 Re: 1997 Aurora [harley] by alarming9 May 04, 2005 (11:05 am)
Replying to: harley (May 12, 2004 10:44 am) I have had mine for 5 years. Bought it with 49000. Purchased a 150k 5 year service contract. Thank the good lord I did. I have maintained and pampered this car like a baby. It's been nothing but hell. Over $5000.00 has been put into the car: The engine, cooling system, oil lines, gaskets, abs sensors, wheel bearings, front struts, water pump, radiator, alternator (50k), turn signal switch, window module, AC compressor twice (cannot buy a new one, they only put in remanufactured parts for warranty repairs). You will have to mortgage the house if you need the oil pan gasket replaced. $850.00 total. The part was $15 and the labor $835.00. Well being that I put new Michelins, new brakes and rotors, the car has 140K. I will keep it until it turns to dust. Oh, I fully expect the tranny to blow up right after my service contract expires in September. Replies to this message: macecyn (Oct 07, 2005 9:01 am)
#112 of 148 Re: 100k? Yeah right. [hammen2] by alarming9 May 04, 2005 (11:07 am)
Replying to: hammen2 (May 12, 2004 1:05 pm) My dealer told me the silicone tabs were bs and not needed. Replies to this message: hammen2 (May 04, 2005 5:51 pm)
#113 of 148 Re: New Aurorian! [gossamer1] by alarming9 May 04, 2005 (11:14 am)
Replying to: gossamer1 (May 05, 2003 1:57 am) Yea, mine is a bear to start on cold mornings. Make sure you have a newer battery for those long cranking sessions. I replaced my battery last November (8 years), Must be purchased from a GM dealership. Got prices from 115 to 175. got it for 115. Save time and order a new vent tube. The old one will crack as soon as you try to remove it. Olds do not hold their value. I bought my 97 with 47K for $17,000.00 Had a sticker of 38 2.5 years old off a lease. Anybody own an Autobahn package? Need a VIN so I can get a computer.
#114 of 148 Re: 100k? Yeah right. [alarming9] by hammen2 May 04, 2005 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: alarming9 (May 04, 2005 11:07 am) My dealer told me the silicone tabs were bs and not needed.   The sealant tabs I am referring to are actually made from crushed walnut shells. And, I've seen lots of mechanics state how important it is to use these sealant tabs on aluminum-based engines like the Northstars...   --Robert
#115 of 148 Aurora Misfiring by jerdfx May 17, 2005 (9:10 am)
Hi all new to the forum here. I just bought a 1996 olds aurora about 4 months ago. I paid 5200 for it out the door at a local used car place. It has 75 k on it. It is light blue in color and has dark blue leather. It has the crome wheels and the heated leather seats.   Ever since the first day I drove a aurora I wanted one. I looked at a 95 with 65 k on it but it had a bad tranny. I was told after I bought the car it needed a tune up. The check engine light was on. They did a tune up for me and it was fine. A few days later the light came back on. I decided to take it to my mechanic to see what the deal was. He put it on his diagnostics and it was coming up random cylinders misfiring. He replaced some seals for me witch I can't recall what they are called. He said I was losing air.   All was fine for about 2 months. The car was running like a champ. I don't drive this car that much. About 100 miles a week. The check engine light came back on. I took it to my mechanic again and he hooked it up to his diagnostics. It was coming up my number 7 cylinder was misfiring. He looked over the whole car and said they did a cheap tune up on it.   He said I have a bad wire most likely. It has these wires called baiden I think in there. I never heard of them. Do you guys think this is my problem. I was going to get new wires plugs fuel filter and air filter.   What parts would you guys recomend. I was going to get a K&N filter or there is a slightly cheaper one that is green. I don't know the brand. It might just be green brand. Would it make any difference in horsepower. I have done tune ups on small 4 cylinder cars and have put air filters and fuel filters on them also. How hard is it to tune up a aurora.   Sorry for it being so long. Any help or ideas would be great guys. I will ask more once someone replies.   Thanks again Jeremy Replies to this message: reuel3 (May 17, 2005 6:43 pm) mycarz1 (Sep 26, 2005 9:35 am)
#116 of 148 Re: Aurora Misfiring [jerdfx] by reuel3 May 17, 2005 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: jerdfx (May 17, 2005 9:10 am) Since this forum is primarily for people who have just purchased or are considering purchasing a vehicle, your question is better suited for another forum. Check out these discussions:   Oldsmobile Aurora Owners: Care & Maintenance   Oldsmobile Aurora Owners: Problems & Solutions Replies to this message: mycarz1 (Sep 26, 2005 9:35 am)
#117 of 148 Just bought my first Aurora by jkwohio Aug 24, 2005 (7:25 pm)
Just bought a 1999 Aurora paid $6500 for it and it has only 76,000 miles on it. I will pick it up tomorrow. Can't wait! Fell in love with it the first time I saw it. It is black with tan interior. Matter of fact while I was having my mechanic check out the car, a gentleman pulled up and offered to buy it. I have owned foreign cars for years and if someone would have told me that I would buy an Olds, I would have told them that they were insane. I have read a lot about the problems on repairing an Aurora, but after owning a Sonata and having to remove the air intake manifold to replace the back 3 spark plugs, I don't think the Aurora is that bad.
#118 of 148 Re: Aurora Misfiring [reuel3] by mycarz1 Sep 26, 2005 (9:35 am)
Replying to: reuel3 (May 17, 2005 6:43 pm) do you still have the car if so plz reply

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