An Oldsmobile Aurora Collection

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Oldsmobile's original intention for the second generation was to move the Aurora further upmarket, retaining its V8-only drivetrain and sharing a platform with the new Buick Riviera, as the original Aurora had done. This would have created more room within the Oldsmobile lineup for a four-door Eighty-Eight successor known as the Antares. However, Buick dropped its Riviera development plans and fiscal trouble found Oldsmobile, so Oldsmobile was forced to re-engineer the Antares into an acceptable Aurora in short time. Still using the G-body design, the re-engineered Aurora was the result, but retaining its 4.0 V8 Northstar still mounted to a 4T80-E.

Oldsmobile also offered a V6 engine in the Aurora for the first time. The V6 in question was the LX5, a cut-down relation of the DOHC Aurora V8, dubbed the "Shortstar." The V6-powered Aurora was produced for the 2001 and 2002 model years only, with production ceasing in mid-2002.

This Aurora, though still a competitive luxury sedan, did not attract the attention, nor sales that the original did. This can be blamed on several reasons. Most of all was that the new Aurora, as well as the new 2002 Bravada, was overshadowed by GM's announcement in December 2000 that the Oldsmobile marque was to be phased out over the next several years. Though still retaining its unique styling, now shared design cues from other Oldsmobiles, as well many parts in common with other GM vehicles. This took away the "separateness" from other Oldsmobiles that the original had. It should also be noted, that the 2nd generation Aurora was over six inches shorter than was the 1st generation. Automobile magazine wrote that "The Aurora's new look is not quite as sensuous or elegant as that of the outgoing model," but the Auto Channel review said, "it was better in every respect."

The second generation Aurora went into production on November 1, 1999, and went on sale in February 2000[10] as a 2001 model. The last V6-powered Auroras rolled off the assembly line on June 21, 2002. The Final 500 Auroras ended production on March 28, 2003. These were all a special burgundy color (called "Dark Cherry Metallic"), had special chrome wheels, and Final 500 badging. The Orion, Michigan plant built a total of 71,722 second-generation Auroras (53,640 in 2001, 10,865 in 2002, 7,217 in 2003). The closest successors to the Aurora are the Buick Lucerne (introduced as a 2006 model) and the Cadillac STS, both of which retain different versions of the Northstar V8.

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[villemadison1]

can you do a 93 mazda 626 collection ( sedan or saloon )

[222Jacko]

@villemadison1 I Will

[nightdrift22]

Why man? There is a reason this company went bankrupt.

[222Jacko]

@nightdrift22 The Video was a request. Couldn't really say No!

[cnhawkxyy]

Very lucky to own an used Aurora 2001, 10 years after its production. It looks cute but it is still roomy and comfortable. After test-driving both V6 and V8 I found the V6 accelerates almost same as the V8. Additionally the V6 has better front-rear balance (less weighted engine). In this case I chose the V6, and now it gets an average MPG between 18 and 19. Although there are a handful of small problems, I love it and I wish to drive it for a long time.

[prouditalian23]

@lakewebsterkid you should do it my parents have one its the smoothest ride ever

[lakewebsterkid]

I found a 2001 Aurora V8 loaded with 70,000 miles on it for $7K. I'm 16 and I want the car soo bad. Should I do it?

[Marc816]

I've been driving a 2001 Aurora 4.0 for more than 10 years. I bought it new. Best car I've ever owned or driven. I think that this was the greatest car that Olds ever put on the market. It's too bad that THE GREAT GENIUSES at GM didn't realize that!!!!

[dynamic1964]

Thanks. Own one myself.

[Taureg96]

Give me an 03 aurora V8 and an 04 300M and ill be set

[scottman117]

They're nice cars... just not so reliable unfortunately. My parents each used to have one.. my dad had a 4.0 and my mom had a 3.5. We got rid of the 4.0 last year for a Buick because it was having way too many electrical issues. My parents gave my sister the 3.5. It runs fine, but has not been without its fair share of electrical issues. Damn good looking cars though, and quick!

[villemadison1]

@222Jacko thank you very much

[nightdrift22]

@222Jacko Ok man. The company was doomed, but the Aurora was actually a decent car. The other line-up just sucked.