H'lo All from Hillbilly Willie « Thread Started on Nov 8, 2009, 3:00pm »
Greetings!
I am a brand new owner of a 1995 Olds Aurora that I picked up at an AUTO AUCTION! I couldn't believe it when I saw it advertised in the auction's flyer! This wasn't a Classic Car Auction mind you, this was a "A Local Car Dealership got a car that they don't want on their lot as a trade in" type auction. The car has just over 50,000 miles and appears to have been garaged for most if not all of it's life. There are a couple of small scrapes along the rear fenders and a small dent in the drivers side front fender. The car is champagne? (not sure if this is the right name) in color - it's sort of a pinkish gold. It appears to have the original tires, battery, and spare tire. It has a Delco radio with CD player and more switches and gadgets than I have ever seen on a car before.
We've (the car and I) have had a few problems already ... the fuel pump went out on the way home from the auction. To be expected from a car that has probably been sitting somewhere for maybe 8 to 10 years with old stale gasoline in the system. Once the pump was replaced, the car started and ran well, except for a bad miss, which was fixed with replacement of the plug wires and a tune up. The battery has bit the dust also (original equipment) there were no marks on the cables or caps to show any sign of replacement of the battery.
It is one beautiful example of superior Oldsmobile technology and one beautiful car! Like some other members that have posted here, I'm not sure how I'm going to afford to repair this car, the price of parts is ASTOUNDING! ... and I'm not rich.
As my nickname states I am from the upper reaches of Appalachia, the Western Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia area ... so the fact that this car has no sign of body or chassis rust after 15 years bodes well for my "It's been stored somewhere" theory. I'm still in the process of working out it's kinks from its long nap, but I think I will have one fine example of an Aurora when I'm done.
I've been reading the other posts on this website and wish to thank all of you other members for the pointers and tips about the Olds. (I had a heck of a time finding the battery!) I am very happy to be a member of your club and look forward to hearing from some or all of you.
With Best Regards; Hillbilly Willie
PS - I'll send along a photo when I have time to take a good one.
Joined: Mar 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 504 Location: Yorkville, ILL
Re: H'lo All from Hillbilly Willie « Reply #1 on Nov 8, 2009, 4:18pm »
Welcome to ACNA! youll find everything youll need to know and more about your new AURORA here! Keep her in good shape and take care of her and she'll be good to you and your wallet lol. Post pics, we want to see her!
...and more switches and gadgets than I have ever seen on a car before...
Haha! I let a girl I know drive my car once, she said she was intimidated by the amount of controls, and she felt like she was in the cockpit of an airplane. LOL
But, anyways, welcome to ACNA, we are glad to have you! Can't wait to see your 'rora!
If you have any questions feel free to ask
« Last Edit: Nov 8, 2009, 11:25pm by rca99aurora »
"Flo" a 1999 Aurora by Oldsmobile Bronze Mist Metallic 115k miles All Options But Autobahn Rear Panel LED mod Steering Wheel Fan Controls and Date On DIC w/ Aftermarket Head Unit Straight Pipes From the Y Back Courtesy xjsman's Brilliance All Mods Courtesy of ACNA!
1999 Oldsmobile Aurora 101,250 miles (Autobahn, Bose, Sunroof, Chrome Wheels, etc) 2000 GMC Sonoma SLS Pick Up 54,500 miles 4.3 Vortec V-6 August 2008 Monthly Featured Aurora. See link below.
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