tim1993
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99 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8
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Post by tim1993 on Aug 20, 2014 11:56:05 GMT -6
I have been thinking lately real hard and it seems to me that I still want to get another Aurora. I have been searching and have found a few in NC area thats in my pricing range and I have seen a couple 4.0 Auroras.My question is are there any real big issues I should be prepared for or is it about the same as the 3.5 which was the one I use to have before it was burned up?
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Post by tahiti on Aug 20, 2014 12:46:08 GMT -6
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tim1993
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99 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8
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Post by tim1993 on Aug 20, 2014 13:15:04 GMT -6
Im in Wilson,NC and I was currently on Craigslist looking. I have found quiet a few but only seen about maybe 3 or 4 that are V8's i would love to try the V8 but I can make due with the V6.
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tigger
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Post by tigger on Aug 20, 2014 15:35:25 GMT -6
All older vehicles are going to have problems, lol! If you can get a decent 4.0 at a decent price, I highly recommend it over the 3.5.
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Paulaurora
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Post by Paulaurora on Aug 20, 2014 16:01:14 GMT -6
^agree and if its 2002-2003 would be better since they build with stainless steel unlike 2001.
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Post by guy48065 on Aug 21, 2014 7:19:32 GMT -6
^agree and if its 2002-2003 would be better since they build with stainless steel unlike 2001. SS where? |
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Post by Paulaurora on Aug 21, 2014 8:40:41 GMT -6
Mufflers most of the chassis brake lines etc my mom has 2002 and her car mostly standing we got the car in 2007 with 65k now it has 88k . and there not a single rust spot under it or on the body . my 2001 and my wifes 2001 is already rusting out i have to change my Mufflers all rusted out has holes in them the section where the airpump is all rust out etc on my moms 2002 like new and same on my wife's moms 2003. And its even says on the sales brochure as well for 2002-2003 models .
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Post by Kersh on Aug 21, 2014 10:10:10 GMT -6
The '01 I have for sale has stainless exhaust. (Both from the factory and the GXP exhaust I put on it).
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Post by Paulaurora on Aug 21, 2014 10:48:20 GMT -6
Probably was coated all 01 i saw all had rusted out exhaust Or it didn't had time to rust out.
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Post by Kersh on Aug 21, 2014 11:45:42 GMT -6
They are showing a first design/second design. Maybe you happened to see one that was first design?
Based on the vin, mine's a second design as were most of the '01+up Aurora's. (first design was relatively low in production numbers compared to the total).
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Post by Marc on Aug 21, 2014 12:20:45 GMT -6
No rust on my 2001 4.0 at any point.
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Post by tahiti on Aug 21, 2014 12:55:03 GMT -6
MY 01 is rust free.
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Post by Paulaurora on Aug 21, 2014 13:20:26 GMT -6
maybe cuz my Aurora and my wifes was sold in June or so of 2000 and my friends who had 2001 3.5 had same issue with rust. But if you live at state that car don't really rust than that doesn't matter. In NY NJ after all the salt that big difference if u have SS or not So i guess we got lucky like that with no rust free metal.
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Post by Kersh on Aug 22, 2014 7:43:21 GMT -6
I live in N.E. Ohio so I hear you on the whole salt thing...
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plato442
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Post by plato442 on Aug 25, 2014 20:48:02 GMT -6
No rust on my 01
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tim1993
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99 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8
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Post by tim1993 on Aug 29, 2014 9:46:30 GMT -6
Well I have found another V6 that only has 68k miles on it and the guy only want $1700 for it interior is still in good condition. The only thing it needs is some freon thats all. I have found 1 V8 the man only wants $1500 for it but the interior looks pretty bad though like the roof have brown stains on the seem of the linen and at the front of it look like somebody pulled the fabricate off. Right now Im leaning towards the V6 because it dont have bad interior I would much rather not spend extra money on redoing the interior if possible.
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Post by Paulaurora on Aug 29, 2014 10:35:33 GMT -6
GL
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tim1993
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99 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8
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Post by tim1993 on Aug 29, 2014 11:17:20 GMT -6
Thanks
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Post by sall on Aug 29, 2014 11:26:09 GMT -6
Stained headliner sounds like water issues. I'd wait for a 4.0L but if the price is right for you then go with it! If I could find a $1500 second gen in good shape with low mileage and good interior I'd buy it barring any other issues.
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tim1993
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99 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8
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Post by tim1993 on Aug 29, 2014 11:42:25 GMT -6
Ok well on craigs list I have found a few but I just hate how most wont tell you if its a V6 or V8 but I think I might wait on the V8 unless I found another one for a good price. And thanks for the advice/suggestions I really appreciate it seriously.
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bufo
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Post by bufo on Aug 29, 2014 12:12:34 GMT -6
Hey Tim1993, Are you interested in a 2003 Final 500 Aurora? It's a V8, located in Charlotte, in my garage. It's not going to be cheap though, but it isn't going to catch on fire either.  |
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tim1993
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99 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8
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Post by tim1993 on Sept 13, 2014 9:31:39 GMT -6
Too late I already got me a 1999 Aurora for $1500 and it only needed an oil change.
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Post by bigc on Sept 14, 2014 15:04:35 GMT -6
^agree and if its 2002-2003 would be better since they build with stainless steel unlike 2001. SS where? |
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