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[Epr7339]

I am thinking about buyinga 2001 Aurora 4.0...Should I do it? What should I look for when looking at the cars engine and driving? it has 60,000 miles on it.

[Jacko30]

IMHO the 2001-2003 Auroras are very good cars, my 2002 has about 60000 miles and I believe with proper maintenance it will go for a long time.
Looking at this forum I see a lot of problems but all cars (forums) have problems.
Have the car checked by a very good shop and you shoukd be OK but have all problems fixed before putting down any cash.

[alik]

my '99 aurora been good, i got almost 96k on it and it's going smooth no major problems...just the regular stuff (radiator cracked @ 70,000 mi and water pump at 90k mi. ) but if you take care of the car it should last for a long time.

the electrical work with this car is harder then usual(installing remote start alarm) bust still not too bad. best car i ever owned.

[zephram22]

Originally Posted by Epr7339

I am thinking about buyinga 2001 Aurora 4.0...Should I do it? What should I look for when looking at the cars engine and driving? it has 60,000 miles on it.

My thoughts exatly!

[BKVic]

I purchased my 97 Aurora just over 2 years ago with 55,000 miles on her. Ive loved the way the Aurora looked since it first came out in 94 as a early 95 modle. If I had known about this website BEFORE i purchased my car and known about all the problems people lhave with them I wouldnt have bought it. My car now has less them 70,000 miles on it and I have replaced the steering rack-$1200, its in the shop now for the AC-$???, and my computer was putting my car into 2nd gear and leaving it there. I had great luck with that one but after a month and lots of failed attempts the dealer finally correctly repaired the tranny and I got away free with that one, its a long story. If I could do it all over agian I would have purchased the 98 Nissan Maxima SE that was $2500 more. I do like my car but it leaves alot to be desired in the reliability department.


BKVic

[zephram22]

BTW, I have noticed that my 2002 is very picky. It's engine is not very forgiving. But, as long as it's maintained properly it shouldn't be a problem.

[tjm]

'97 with 194,000 miles

I've had to do many of the typicals like:
AC comp
Radiator
Fuel pump
Front wheel bearings
Driver's side tranny mount

but no other majors and it's been awsome for the past 50k

[zephram22]

Originally Posted by tjm

'97 with 194,000 miles

I've had to do many of the typicals like:
AC comp
Radiator
Fuel pump
Front wheel bearings
Driver's side tranny mount

but no other majors and it's been awsome for the past 50k

Have you had any problems with your water pump,

[tjm]

just the belt - i knew it needed new but put it off and it let go on the hiway - bummer

the first time ive seen an Aurora on the side of the road and it was mine.

[zephram22]

Originally Posted by tjm

just the belt - i knew it needed new but put it off and it let go on the hiway - bummer

the first time ive seen an Aurora on the side of the road and it was mine.

Didn't do any permanent damage, did you?

[tjm]

no perm damage - DIC said "Engine Hot Reduce Speed" and then as I glanced to the temp gauge "Engine Hot Stop Engine" so I turned the key to off and coasted to the side - never got into the red.