Used 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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I'm very happy with my Aurora!
Jay, 11/22/2008
Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've owned my Olds for 3 years and I have to say it's the best car I've ever had! It's very comfortable to drive, especially on 3 day road trips. I get 33mpg (highway driving). Amazing what high octane fuel and K&N air filters can do for mileage and passing power! It's very safe/stable driving on highways or in the city in all whether conditions be it be rain, ice or blizzard. I can't even tell the roads are bad it handles so well! Here in Canada we have extreme road conditions and I have no problem passing other cars/trucks (good or poor road conditions). There has been no work done to the car except regular maintenance. No breakdowns or problems. Car has 77,400 miles on it so far.
A steal
sdagostin, 04/17/2002
Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Aurora has a better, more reliable engine, more passenger compartment space, is as distinctively attractive, and sells for much less than the BMW 5- Series and the Lexus ES 300. An honest person will admit that the appearance of the car and the maker’s cachet make up the majority of his purchasing decisions. Why else would someone choose an ES over an Aurora? The ES is $3,000 more than the Aurora, yet it is just a Camry with a few appointments and for 2002, it has become a borderline ugly car. The BMW is just overpriced. The Olds has a superior engine, is more comfortable inside, is just as reliable, and is just as attractive. But, its not a "Beemer". Is that worth 15 grand to you?
Great luxury sports seday
Mike, Eaton Rapids, MI, 06/14/2019
updated 12/19/2022
Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Car has been In my family always. Now has 181,000 miles on it and it runs great. The body design fits right in with todays models. The 3.5 engine is one of the best GM has ever made. I still get 32-35 miles per gallon at 60 mph. I get 26 at 70. Car is comfy on longer trips. In todays world this car would sticker for well over$40,000. This is my every day driver and I am completely satisfied with it. I will never understand why GM discontinued Oldsmobile.
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Air pump/drive shaft problems
beth, 08/29/2008
Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Air pump problems at 50,000 miles and again at 75,000. drive shaft replace around 30,000 and again around 35,000 2 electric motors on rear windows, which are rarely used front end problems around 50,000 GM has reimbursed me for some of the work, but air pump is acting up again at 80,000 poor design. I love the looks and the handling and it has so far it has not let me down on starting will I keep it? not sure at this time
Wind Noise
mlajr, 03/12/2002
Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Let me get this part over first. If you want to have the sound of wind inside a vehicle (with all the windows up), then this is the car to buy. Take a look at the cheap, thin, narrow weather-stripping around the doors and the lack of insulation in the pillars surrounding the doors, and you can understand why this vehicle does such a poor job of keeping the wind noise quiet--especially at highway speeds above 55 mph.