1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

Summary:

Luxury, power and a real looker

Faults:

Fuel pump replaced at 94,000 ($600.00).

Fan relays ($175.00).

Fuel pressure regulator (self installed $50.00).

Fuel rail replaced (recall, no charge).

Battery replaced (self installed $100.00).

Fuel pump replaced 108,000 (self installed $300.00).

General Comments:

I believe the Aurora is one of the best looking cars ever made. It's a beautiful luxury vehicle with lots of power. The interior has the look and feel of a jet plane cockpit, and the ride is smooth and steady.

However, parts and repairs are very expensive on this vehicle. The main reason is the limited space in the engine compartment. Makes parts difficult to replace. My opinion on this vehicle is neutral at this time. I have read the many negative reviews, but do some research, and you'll find negative reviews on almost all makes and models.

My advice is, if you're interested in an Aurora. find one that's been well maintained, and buy it.

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Review Date: 2nd January, 2006

4th Jan 2006, 12:09

Also, don't buy the first year of a model, especially when it is something like an Aurora.

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

Summary:

The car is beautiful, but too much money to fix

Faults:

First of all, all the gauges and dash lights just stop working and come on all of sudden.

Second of all, the check engine light comes on and goes off.

General Comments:

I was wondering if anyone has had this same problem and could give me some advice before I go to the dealer and spend a lot of money? Can someone please help me out?

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Review Date: 28th September, 2005

9th Jan 2006, 17:17

I have a 2001 4.0 L, I have had the same problem with the check engine light periodically. The dash computer would say "CHECK GAS CAP", then when you rest it, the check engine light came on. You must ensure the gas cap is tight and clicks at least 3 times. I did this. The light stayed on. Eventually it went off and I haven't seen it since. I also have the problem with some of the lights being out, specifically the steering wheel lights, shift column (never worked) and several others. I would like to fix them as well if I knew the do-it-yourself cure.

4th Oct 2010, 23:27

1995 Aurora entire instrument panel will shut down after standing in hot wx and sun. It is alarming, but no fear, everything starts up working again when you drive and get the air flowing through the car, and things cool down. It is bizarre experience It's full of such odd problems.

Another thing that can happen - when you use the tilt steering wheel feature, the car can go into the no start security mode. Got to wait 3 or 4 minutes. Not just once, but twice or more. I learned not to use tilt -- slide the seat instead.

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8

Summary:

Unreliable, smooth riding family car

Faults:

I just purchased my 1995 Aurora about a month ago.

The air conditioner has went out, and blows out only hot air.

The car runs very warm, no matter the temperature outside.

Biggest problem, oil pan gasket leaks. Took car to the dealer and he said Oldsmobile came out with a different shaped oil pan because they were having too many problems with the old ones. Car leaks a quart of oil a day!

Car has trouble starting sometimes. Sometimes it will pop right off, other times it will take 30 seconds to start.

General Comments:

This is a nice car with a lovely interior.

It has great horsepower and is smooth riding.

However it is a headache maintaining the car in tip top shape.

I have only had this car for a month and still owe $3,000 on it. Can someone suggest to me what I should do? Sell it or fix it and keep it?

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Review Date: 15th September, 2005

5th Nov 2007, 10:25

At 13 years old, everything will start to go (even at under 95,000 mile)

The 95 Aurora has a North-star engine. The book says 11 hours to change the gasket. Dealers here quote $3500, although I have found a good shop that will do it for $1000 (including parts and oil). The engine has to come out to do the job. Cadilacs have the exact same propblem.

I love my 95 aurora - only had oil changes and tires until now. Also had the air conditioner go. Steering gear and pump, and also I am told the steering column is loose (the adjustable part) and no longer available through GM. Rust starting on the body.

You can put about $7000 to $9000 into it at this age, or purchase a 98 model in good shape for about $5000. Mine is one of the first off the line and so I am keeping it.