97 4.0 vs 2001 3.5 (hwy fun!)

[JimW]

I was on my way back from Best Buy today and I was doing about 140kph (85mph) in the left hand lane when who should come up behind me but a 2001+ 3.5L green Aurora. I noticed it was housing 4 younger gents, maybe late teens, early 20's.

I slowed down a bit and they came up behind me, I noticed 4 heads craning towards the front of the car, obviously they had not witnessed a Classic Aurora with quad tip exhaust....anyhow, I moved to the centre lane to let em see the chrome boots on the roll...they turn heads in sync and I looked over to see 4 heads (with their hats on sideways..yo yo) checkin out the car...I laffed and kinda waved....hit the gas to the floor and took off...the traffic was heavy so I couldnt unleash the fury but it was nice to have the more responsive 4.0 in front of me.

Pretty cool to see some younger guys enjoying a quality luxury car on the open road, regardless if it was theirs or not (prob. moms car)

Good times!

I noticed that it didnt have a sunroof

[Aurora40]

I don't think I've seen one (of the newbies) in Polo Green. I've seen diamond white, ivory white, sterling, sapphire, cherry, black, and variations of cappuchino/bronze mist. Never green, though, or the steel blue or bordeaux

[JimW]

I know some cars are only availale in certain colors in certain countries. But it was definitely green (had a burnt out fog lamp too)

[Aurora40]

LOL! I wasn't disbelieving you! I just never saw one. You should have snapped a pict. I hardly ever see another new Aurora on the road, like maybe every few weeks in a good month.

[JimW]

Funny you should say, I bought a digital camera off Ebay on Sunday night...it will be travelling with me all the time.

I see quite a few Auroras out there

[RADEoN]

you dont see alot of auroras near where i live.

[Yurk]

RADEon...I'm in your town...and you probably have seen my ride. Diamond white w/tan int. Chrome duals and a smooth rumble.

[JimW]

Yurk, what kind of exhaust do you have?

[Yurk]

Straight pipe into Thrush Chambers out to slant cut duals...nothing elaborate nor expensive.

[JimW]

Whoa....any clips or anything..I would LOVE to see that setup

[Yurk]

Forgot to mentio that i still have a cat because i still have warranty left. But soon that will be removed and imitator chips will be added so i can free up some more horsies AND pass emmisions. ;D

[Yurk]

I'll have pics and streaming by Tuesday or Wed. But i'm sure it cant compare to your set up...

[JimW]

that will be great to see...you should see if you can attend the Cape Cod meet from Aug 9-13, I'd love to see your car and to meet ya!