Hi Everybody!

[boy wonder]

I should probably introduce myself, even though I already have a few posts. I just bought a black 97 Aurora a week ago for $4500. It's got 90K on it and seems in very good condition. Exterior in great shape except for some cracked paint on the rear bumper. Interior is nearly flawless, except for some small cig burns on the headliner. Runs great and everything works. I never thought I would buy another American car after owning nothing but imports recently. Before buying it, I was looking at Q45s, 540i and 740is, LS400s, V8 Quattros and Legends. To my surprise, the Aurora felt more solid and fit me better than the others. The performance was also on par with them. Although it had better traction than the RWDs. It was just as impressive and cost half as much so it was pretty much a no brainer. And seeing as how I do all my own mechanical work, the reliabity issues shouldn't hit as hard. Here are some photos in my SVX locker.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?elninoalex|13865

I'll be on the board pretty much daily hoping that I can add to and gain from the discussion. Thanks.

Stephen Schrader