scottydl
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Post by scottydl on Jul 2, 2004 3:36:22 GMT -6
Newbie question here... what is the difference between 95-97 models and 98-99 models? I'm just now shopping for a used Aurora, so I'd be good info to have. Thanks!
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Post by JimW on Jul 2, 2004 7:52:17 GMT -6
Cosmetically and appearance wise...nothing. The belt buckles are plastic with orange release buttons instead of the traditional GM metal buckle  , the mirror has a compass in it. Under the hood, the throttle body is a bit different. I cant think of many differences, others will pipe up I'm sure  |
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Post by Aurora40 on Jul 2, 2004 8:21:39 GMT -6
There were suspension changes for 1997, and I believe again in 1998. Also in 1997 or 1998, the front brakes grew from ~11.5" to 12". Of course 1995 was OBD-I and 1996 was OBD-II. I heard there was a small change to the rear glass in 1996 to reduce distortion, but that could be crap. I'd personally look for a 1998 or 1999 if I were shopping for one, but hey, I'm just a new-style owner... |
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Post by RADEoN on Jul 4, 2004 23:26:50 GMT -6
1995s had different brakes too
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TwinCam
Aurora Groupie
Oldsmobile, A legend in automotive history
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Post by TwinCam on Sept 6, 2004 15:15:42 GMT -6
Also I believe that the 97's started putting Aurora by Oldsmobile on the decklid. And yes the rear glass was redesigned because of customer complaints. it took effect for 96.
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dred98
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Post by dred98 on Sept 6, 2004 16:30:23 GMT -6
They didn't put Oldsmobile on the car until the 2nd gen cars in 2001, The only place a classic has the Oldsmobile name is on the radio.
I have a '98 and the rear window still distorts anyone behind you, those lopsided cars took a little while to get used to.
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Post by omegaic on Sept 6, 2004 23:28:41 GMT -6
That's one of my only complaints about the car. The cars behind you look short and fat in the rearview. Sort of like a funhouse mirror. I'd grab a 98-99. Fewer miles, more standard options. Is standard options an oxymoron?
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Post by JimW on Sept 7, 2004 6:23:59 GMT -6
No issues with my rear glass...hrmmm  |
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dred98
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Post by dred98 on Sept 7, 2004 8:33:31 GMT -6
No issues with my rear glass...hrmmm Sounds like the guy in Cannonball Run - busted off the rear view mirrors because it didn't matter who was behind him, the people in front were the only ones he cared about.  |
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Post by R4D30N on Sept 11, 2004 0:12:33 GMT -6
either that or the cars show up fine for him, as they do for me too...
and 1995 doesn't have an alarm
damnit all to hell.
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, the mirror has a compass in it.
