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2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4 Dr 4.0 SedanReview
Eitan writes:
The Classic American Luxury Formula. — Performance: The Aurora was formerly offered with a choice of a 3.5-liter V6 or a 4.0- liter V8, but the V8 was made standard for 2003, which is a good thing. In addition to that addictive V8 sound, there's copious power and torque available at any time, even with the ancient, 4-speed automatic delivering it to the front wheels. Braking performance is subpar, with a long stopping distance, and frequent wear. Olds should have fitted a set of brakes suitable for a 4,000-pound car. Handling is sloppy at best, but this is a luxury sedan, so that wasn't the top priority. Build Quality: This is a category that American vehicles frequently perform badly in, but I'd score the Aurora as "average." Wear and tear throughout the life of the vehicle hasn't been excessive, though a panel on the passenger door routinely comes loose. The car only has 52K miles on it, but it's approaching 9 years old, and a number of minor squeaks and rattles have developed, coming from various areas of the vehicle. Appearance: The Aurora is a very uniquely-styled sedan, with a front end that won't be mistaken for anything else. Some find it ugly, but personally, I quite enjoy it. The interior features a center stack that's sharply angled toward the driver, which is convenient, and the central computer that monitors the status of the car and conveys information to the driver is very nice. The front seats are some of the best I've ever experienced, but the rear seats leave a lot to be desired. There's a disappointing lack of space for rear seat passengers for a vehicle of this size and stature, and the trunk isn't exactly class-leading either. It sort of makes one wonder where all the space went. Cost of Ownership: The downside of having V8 power at one's disposal is paying for it at the pumps, and the Aurora returns a dismal average fuel economy of under 16 MPG. While this number rises to 24 MPG on the highway, that's still a subpar figure by any standard. The car seems to develop some sort of issue every three months or so, sometimes major, sometimes minor, and needs to be brought in to be looked at. This gets expensive. Fun Factor: This is not a fun vehicle to drive, but, again, it wasn't intended to be. It has a creamy-smooth ride and a powerful V8 engine, so it's a great highway cruiser, but a very wide turning circle makes it a huge chore to park. Primary Use: Family transportation Pros: Smooth ride, powerful V8, couch-like front seats Cons: Awful fuel economy, mediocre reliability, poor handling |
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4 Dr 4.0 SedanReview
Armand60 writes:
Angelic Devil — driving it is like sailing on a calm river..so smooth u will sleep driving...powerful v8 that stick u to your seat and let everybody behind when the light turns green.. Also..great in fuel economy than any V6 I drove so far..a lot of cool options likebackup curb adjusting side mirror and memory seat, power everything... But despite all these nice features, at 68000, i'm going through a major repairs cuz one of my cylinder is not firing..cause..a failing ignition coil..not cool for such a nice car..price of repair + part..about 700 bucks..arh..salty bill.. Pros: smoothness, fuel economy,options Cons: mechanical quality..cost of ownership |
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Reviews From Other Years
2002 Oldsmobile Aurora Reviews
My Oldsmobile By Jarett
i love it its a real good car its no problem with the handling or stability or anything like that it very fun to have you can ask anyone who has one and they will tell better then i can Read More
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Reviews
1999 Oldsmobile Aurora Reviews
Review By GuruJZLYP
I owned a 1999 Aurora for 17 years. Best car I ever owned! Comfortable, smooth, fast. Got up to 26 mpg on the hwy! It was, however, not without its problems: Water pump failed, headlights stayed... Read More
Unless You Are Made Of Money Do Not Buy One By Logan
was a decent car until the head gasket blew it had plenty of power looked great drove like a caddy did not get excellent gas mileage but what can you expect with a v8 the worst part was that it cost... Read More
1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Reviews
Still A Great Car By LABob
Liked the looks of the car since it came out in 1994. Still one of the best looking cars in the Country Club lot. Most new cars today look generic and don't have the style of this classic silver torp... Read More
1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Reviews
Gotta Getcha One Of These Very Fun Car To Drive By paully69beaaatchh
i love this car the acceleration is mind blowing cant keep my foot out of the throttle handles really well only paid 700. had 87000 miles stold it at that price future plans are after market perfo... Read More
Glad To Have Owned By Rip
Despite being labeled a grandma car this machine was amazing. From the Cadillac northstar v8 to the butter leather seats this car never ceased to amaze me. Had it not been for the spike in gas price... Read More
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