1999 Aurora

toro68 · April 3rd, 2009, 03:42 PM

HI Everyone,

I would like to know (good, bad and ugly) what you folks think of this 1999 Aurora?

Toro68

http://www.empireautomotivegroup.com...&zip=&distance=

csstrux · April 3rd, 2009, 03:47 PM

If I were in the market...

Olds64 · April 3rd, 2009, 03:48 PM

I like that generation of Aurora. I would offer $2000 cash for it if I was in the market. Make sure the coolant is in good shape. Some of the older Auroras ran DexCool and not changing or flushing the coolant caused the block and heads to warp. Nice car!

citcapp · April 3rd, 2009, 04:31 PM

I have always liked the body style of the first generation Aurora. Next to my STS cadd its the best luxo fast cheap long distance cruiser. Gets 20 to 24 on the hiway

toro68 · April 4th, 2009, 05:19 AM

If this '99 Aurora DOES have the Autobhan option(3.73 gears), highway milage should be about 24-27mpg. Non- Autobhan modles I have seen high as 32.

Boldsmobile · April 4th, 2009, 08:02 AM

Speedo or sticker in the jamb for tire specs will tell you if its an Autobahn.

I love mine. There are a few pricy things that are known to be problems on these cars. If you are able to do it on your own i wouldnt be scared of it.

They listed a lot of options but most of those seem standard. I think the only other options available not listed would be the Bose system, Moon Roof and Autobahn.

citcapp · April 4th, 2009, 10:14 AM

What does th autobahn option consist of

Boldsmobile · April 4th, 2009, 10:24 AM

If i recall, the ratio goes from 3.48 to 3.71, shifts point modified, V-Rated tires, speedo range goes higher and top speed limiter changed from 110 to ~140

toro68 · April 4th, 2009, 06:22 PM

Well guys, I drove over 2 hours to Empire Motors in Manchester ,NH. Directions on MapQuest is out-of-line where this place is.
Spent over 2 hours tring to find this hole-in-the-wall place.
I got there at 4pm. I did not see the car on the lot (just a white 2nd Gen Auroroa with 4.0 V-8).
I walked in to see what was up.
I told these folks I was coming to see this car (sent several emails), and Chris Ducharme. said to me " the car is here but not here", "we have the car but it is in the shop"
The number for this poorly run outfit is (603) 641-8800.

I am VERY TICKED OFF!

toro68 · April 4th, 2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toro68

HI Everyone,

I would like to know (good, bad and ugly) what you folks think of this 1999 Aurora?

Toro68

http://www.empireautomotivegroup.com...&zip=&distance=

Yellowstatue · April 6th, 2009, 01:25 AM

We like our Auroras; they ride really firm and stable, sort of like a big Vette,the seating front and rear is very comfortable; bad stuff- on a long ride, like 10 hours I find my arms get sore because of the steering wheel position-too far ahead; - is useless in deep snow because the white furry stuff goes up under the bumper and plugs up the condenser and thus no air for the rad...trunk is kinda small and with the Bose you lose another 1/3

really easy to change the antenna, after you remove the disc changer

wheels are nice but the hub caps are pretty flimsy...

Olds64 · April 6th, 2009, 05:22 AM

That is a bummer that they didn't have the car there. Did they ever tell you where it was?

toro68 · April 6th, 2009, 03:23 PM

In the shop, what they told me.
I emaled teh manger to let him know I was very displeased with the poor customer service.

Olds64 · April 6th, 2009, 04:28 PM

That is madness. You should offer them $1800 cash for the car since they gave you the run around!

toro68 · April 7th, 2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olds64

That is madness. You should offer them $1800 cash for the car since they gave you the run around!

Right on, and they shoul dnot give me any grief about my trade in either.

citcapp · April 7th, 2009, 09:00 AM

Remember "stress in the desire to kick the living s*%t out of someone who deserves it but you can't because you go to jail

Olds64 · April 7th, 2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

give me any grief about my trade in

If you want to trade in a 1991 Dodge Colt with a blown head gasket and bad reverse they should let you have the Aurora for $1200 cash.

toro68 · April 11th, 2009, 07:49 PM

Empire Motors folks are a bunch of jerks , plain and simlpe

toro68 · April 18th, 2009, 02:08 PM

Yes Olds64, if you could get your 91 Colt over to New England, maybe I could do somethng with these dopes. They said they take ANYTHING in trade.

toro68 · May 5th, 2009, 11:48 AM

That same Aurora is still for sale at: $1995.

44TEETWO · June 2nd, 2009, 12:08 PM

If you can find a good one, it is one of the last great cars made in my opinion. I have owned 3 and still have one now. I put over 200k on one of the cars I sold and I am looking for a diamond white one now to clone a pace car from. I love my Aurora and I will always have at least 1.

toro68 · June 2nd, 2009, 03:59 PM

That is good info to know.

April 3rd, 2009, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
toro68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sebago, Maine Posts: 313	1999 Aurora HI Everyone, I would like to know (good, bad and ugly) what you folks think of this 1999 Aurora? Toro68 http://www.empireautomotivegroup.com...&zip=&distance= __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2987129 1968 W-34 Toronado Last edited by toro68; April 4th, 2009 at 05:17 AM..

April 3rd, 2009, 03:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
csstrux Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Janesville wisconsin Posts: 1,647	If I were in the market... __________________ Chad Greed: in psychology is an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth

April 3rd, 2009, 03:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,203	I like that generation of Aurora. I would offer $2000 cash for it if I was in the market. Make sure the coolant is in good shape. Some of the older Auroras ran DexCool and not changing or flushing the coolant caused the block and heads to warp. Nice car! __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

April 3rd, 2009, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,323	I have always liked the body style of the first generation Aurora. Next to my STS cadd its the best luxo fast cheap long distance cruiser. Gets 20 to 24 on the hiway __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

April 4th, 2009, 05:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
toro68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sebago, Maine Posts: 313	If this '99 Aurora DOES have the Autobhan option(3.73 gears), highway milage should be about 24-27mpg. Non- Autobhan modles I have seen high as 32. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2987129 1968 W-34 Toronado

April 4th, 2009, 08:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Boldsmobile Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 57	Speedo or sticker in the jamb for tire specs will tell you if its an Autobahn. I love mine. There are a few pricy things that are known to be problems on these cars. If you are able to do it on your own i wouldnt be scared of it. They listed a lot of options but most of those seem standard. I think the only other options available not listed would be the Bose system, Moon Roof and Autobahn. __________________ Pete 1971 Cutlass 1983 Hurst / Olds 1996 Aurora - Autobahn 2001 Alero 2001 Aurora

April 4th, 2009, 10:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,323	What does th autobahn option consist of __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

April 4th, 2009, 10:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Boldsmobile Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 57	If i recall, the ratio goes from 3.48 to 3.71, shifts point modified, V-Rated tires, speedo range goes higher and top speed limiter changed from 110 to ~140 __________________ Pete 1971 Cutlass 1983 Hurst / Olds 1996 Aurora - Autobahn 2001 Alero 2001 Aurora

April 4th, 2009, 06:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
toro68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sebago, Maine Posts: 313	Well guys, I drove over 2 hours to Empire Motors in Manchester ,NH. Directions on MapQuest is out-of-line where this place is. Spent over 2 hours tring to find this hole-in-the-wall place. I got there at 4pm. I did not see the car on the lot (just a white 2nd Gen Auroroa with 4.0 V-8). I walked in to see what was up. I told these folks I was coming to see this car (sent several emails), and Chris Ducharme. said to me " the car is here but not here", "we have the car but it is in the shop" The number for this poorly run outfit is (603) 641-8800. I am VERY TICKED OFF! __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2987129 1968 W-34 Toronado

April 6th, 2009, 01:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Yellowstatue Certified Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Too close to Toronto!! Posts: 539	We like our Auroras; they ride really firm and stable, sort of like a big Vette,the seating front and rear is very comfortable; bad stuff- on a long ride, like 10 hours I find my arms get sore because of the steering wheel position-too far ahead; - is useless in deep snow because the white furry stuff goes up under the bumper and plugs up the condenser and thus no air for the rad...trunk is kinda small and with the Bose you lose another 1/3 really easy to change the antenna, after you remove the disc changer wheels are nice but the hub caps are pretty flimsy... __________________ '57 S88 HC et al; '68 442 M20; '68 442 M21; '68 W30; '68 Vista et al; '80 -'84 Regency et al; '96,'98.'99 Aurora..Ignition ON

April 6th, 2009, 05:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,203	That is a bummer that they didn't have the car there. Did they ever tell you where it was? __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

April 6th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
toro68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sebago, Maine Posts: 313	In the shop, what they told me. I emaled teh manger to let him know I was very displeased with the poor customer service. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2987129 1968 W-34 Toronado

April 6th, 2009, 04:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,203	That is madness. You should offer them $1800 cash for the car since they gave you the run around! __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

April 7th, 2009, 09:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,323	Remember "stress in the desire to kick the living s*%t out of someone who deserves it but you can't because you go to jail __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

April 11th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
toro68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sebago, Maine Posts: 313	Empire Motors folks are a bunch of jerks , plain and simlpe __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2987129 1968 W-34 Toronado

April 18th, 2009, 02:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
toro68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sebago, Maine Posts: 313	Yes Olds64, if you could get your 91 Colt over to New England, maybe I could do somethng with these dopes. They said they take ANYTHING in trade. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2987129 1968 W-34 Toronado

May 5th, 2009, 11:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
toro68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sebago, Maine Posts: 313	That same Aurora is still for sale at: $1995. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2987129 1968 W-34 Toronado

June 2nd, 2009, 12:08 PM	#21 (permalink)
44TEETWO Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lebanon, Oregon Posts: 87	If you can find a good one, it is one of the last great cars made in my opinion. I have owned 3 and still have one now. I put over 200k on one of the cars I sold and I am looking for a diamond white one now to clone a pace car from. I love my Aurora and I will always have at least 1. __________________ 1995 Aurora 1978 Toronado 1977 Cutlass Supreme (2 of them right now) 1968 Cutlass Supreme 1967 442 restoration near complete 1965 442 1961 Dynamic 88 2dr Post 1991 Cadilliac Allante' (how'd that get in there?)

June 2nd, 2009, 03:59 PM	#22 (permalink)
toro68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sebago, Maine Posts: 313	That is good info to know. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2987129 1968 W-34 Toronado

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