Would you do it?

BigTaters · 03-04-2009, 02:45 PM

My grandpa has a 98 Aurora with the Northstar 4.0 V8 in it.. only 81,000 kms oddly enough the gas mileage ratingis only like 2-3 mpg different even though it has about 70 hp more than the grandam gt.

he is goin to a home soon so they are selling it and i could likely pick it up for 5-6 g's canadian..

I am sure i could sell my car for 7-8 grand up here because it is likely the nicest grandam in the city and only has 108,000 km (2000 yr)

now my question is.. would you rather have a stock aurora fully loaded with leather sunroof and power everything with 27000 less kms that has been old man driven and babied

or

a 2000 grand am gt with a warbird hood, painted interior, CAI , smoked windows all around, guage cluster and other custom interior andexterior mods etc etc.. nothing major just a staight nice clean looking grandam..

I have been pondering it and have to make a decision soon.. The 16" aurora mags would have to go and i would throw some 20's on as they look good on them cars..

but i have no clue if i should back date 2 years to a 98 to that car or not..

lookin for some opinions i guess..

pic below is of a 98 auorora with 20's so you can see what it somewhat looks like(plus id smoke the glass i hate clear glass haha)

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tipnitty · 03-04-2009, 02:46 PM

i'd keep my GA

notsoaveragej0e · 03-04-2009, 02:47 PM

Cheaper insurance, new car to mod, stock reliability, and lower miles. I vote to go for it.

Nick-G · 03-04-2009, 03:00 PM

IMO Aurora's look like poo...

BigTaters · 03-04-2009, 03:09 PM

well ya they arent as sporty but i am 31 now and half my friends are like 6'3 and over 200 pounds so the grandam isnt the car of choice for road trips haha..

one of the things that have crossed my mind.. aurora looks like a more ritsy car and looks way newer than its age but the grandam looks alot sportier and gets more looks but i dunno

notsoaveragej0e · 03-04-2009, 03:14 PM

That V8 is a solid engine, but a gas hog.

DrFabulous · 03-04-2009, 03:27 PM

Sounds like a decent deal to me

crazypontiac03 · 03-04-2009, 08:39 PM

Sounds Decent to me.

PhantomLover007 · 03-05-2009, 12:04 AM

Looks pretty decent

DrFabulous · 03-05-2009, 12:06 AM

cardude007617 · 03-05-2009, 12:35 AM

its called "Tinting" the windows by the way. its the process in which you darken windows.

gaowners32 · 03-05-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cardude007617

its called "Tinting" the windows by the way. its the process in which you darken windows.

Thank you Mr. Obvious!

cardude007617 · 03-05-2009, 10:20 AM

whatever

Didn't they make these in coupes? or was that a different model

BigTaters · 03-05-2009, 02:14 PM

ya i know its called tint People do refer to it as smoked windows too though.. The headlight covers i have on the front were referred to as "smoked" headlight covers and "clear" headlight covers in the book they were ordered out of here.. they werent "smoked" either i am sure.. its just a term shoot me haha

and no just 4 doors they have.. there was a buick riveria that looked very similar to this that was a 2 door though maybe thats what you are thinking of.

cardude007617 · 03-05-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BigTaters

ya i know its called tint People do refer to it as smoked windows too though.. The headlight covers i have on the front were referred to as "smoked" headlight covers and "clear" headlight covers in the book they were ordered out of here.. they werent "smoked" either i am sure.. its just a term shoot me haha

and no just 4 doors they have.. there was a buick riveria that looked very similar to this that was a 2 door though maybe thats what you are thinking of.

heh i was just giving you **** about it, you don't seem like a car idiot...

thats possible, cuz they do have similiar looks too.
dont those buicks have the supercharged 3800?
and so which way are you leaning on doing this?

BigTaters · 03-05-2009, 07:55 PM

well honestly i have not ever had a problem with my car.. never fixed a damn thing on it other than i blew the PS pump because i was stuck in snow like an idiot haha and the LIM issue i fixed when i first learned about it.. other than that.. 8 years ive had the car and not spent a dime on it in repairs other than those 2 small things.

the aurora is a nicer car inside thats forsure.. it was like 36 grand american back in 98 when it was made .. has a bigger more powerful engine and more options.. Just kinda hesitant to give up a car that has been so good to me as far as never breaking

i dunno.. likely one of them things where ill be damned if i do and damned if i dont i guess haah

Ajaxus · 03-05-2009, 08:10 PM

the extra hp won't do much for you if you put some nice and big rims on it..as i doubt you would want to do anything that could risk damaging them. So keep that in mind when deciding whether you want it for the power or something else..

cardude007617 · 03-05-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajaxus

the extra hp won't do much for you if you put some nice and big rims on it..as i doubt you would want to do anything that could risk damaging them. So keep that in mind when deciding whether you want it for the power or something else..

AznGA · 03-05-2009, 09:32 PM

I would keep your GA. I think it would be a downgrade.

Rich · 03-05-2009, 11:02 PM

id go for it and put this on:

http://www.andysautosport.com/oldsmo...z00073744.html

03-04-2009, 02:45 PM	#1
BigTaters Local Pimp AKA: Derek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Regina, SK Age: 44 Posts: 602 Vehicle: 2000 G.A. GT	Would you do it? My grandpa has a 98 Aurora with the Northstar 4.0 V8 in it.. only 81,000 kms oddly enough the gas mileage ratingis only like 2-3 mpg different even though it has about 70 hp more than the grandam gt. he is goin to a home soon so they are selling it and i could likely pick it up for 5-6 g's canadian.. I am sure i could sell my car for 7-8 grand up here because it is likely the nicest grandam in the city and only has 108,000 km (2000 yr) now my question is.. would you rather have a stock aurora fully loaded with leather sunroof and power everything with 27000 less kms that has been old man driven and babied or a 2000 grand am gt with a warbird hood, painted interior, CAI , smoked windows all around, guage cluster and other custom interior andexterior mods etc etc.. nothing major just a staight nice clean looking grandam.. I have been pondering it and have to make a decision soon.. The 16" aurora mags would have to go and i would throw some 20's on as they look good on them cars.. but i have no clue if i should back date 2 years to a 98 to that car or not.. lookin for some opinions i guess.. pic below is of a 98 auorora with 20's so you can see what it somewhat looks like(plus id smoke the glass i hate clear glass haha) __________________ Mustangs are for useless fat girls. Last edited by BigTaters; 03-04-2009 at 04:01 PM.

03-04-2009, 02:47 PM	#3
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Cheaper insurance, new car to mod, stock reliability, and lower miles. I vote to go for it. __________________

03-04-2009, 03:00 PM	#4
Nick-G Boost Addict AKA: Nick Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St Cloud, Minnesota Age: 31 Posts: 1,290 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT V6	IMO Aurora's look like poo... __________________ BUILT Turbo 3400/4t65e-HD powered Grand AM in the making. ---------------------------------- www.motorsportsevolved.com Get updates on Facebook ----------------------------------

03-04-2009, 03:09 PM	#5
BigTaters Local Pimp AKA: Derek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Regina, SK Age: 44 Posts: 602 Vehicle: 2000 G.A. GT	well ya they arent as sporty but i am 31 now and half my friends are like 6'3 and over 200 pounds so the grandam isnt the car of choice for road trips haha.. one of the things that have crossed my mind.. aurora looks like a more ritsy car and looks way newer than its age but the grandam looks alot sportier and gets more looks but i dunno __________________ Mustangs are for useless fat girls.

03-04-2009, 03:14 PM	#6
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	That V8 is a solid engine, but a gas hog. __________________

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cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	its called "Tinting" the windows by the way. its the process in which you darken windows. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

03-05-2009, 10:20 AM	#13
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	whatever Didn't they make these in coupes? or was that a different model __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

03-05-2009, 02:14 PM	#14
BigTaters Local Pimp AKA: Derek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Regina, SK Age: 44 Posts: 602 Vehicle: 2000 G.A. GT	ya i know its called tint People do refer to it as smoked windows too though.. The headlight covers i have on the front were referred to as "smoked" headlight covers and "clear" headlight covers in the book they were ordered out of here.. they werent "smoked" either i am sure.. its just a term shoot me haha and no just 4 doors they have.. there was a buick riveria that looked very similar to this that was a 2 door though maybe thats what you are thinking of. __________________ Mustangs are for useless fat girls.

03-05-2009, 07:55 PM	#16
BigTaters Local Pimp AKA: Derek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Regina, SK Age: 44 Posts: 602 Vehicle: 2000 G.A. GT	well honestly i have not ever had a problem with my car.. never fixed a damn thing on it other than i blew the PS pump because i was stuck in snow like an idiot haha and the LIM issue i fixed when i first learned about it.. other than that.. 8 years ive had the car and not spent a dime on it in repairs other than those 2 small things. the aurora is a nicer car inside thats forsure.. it was like 36 grand american back in 98 when it was made .. has a bigger more powerful engine and more options.. Just kinda hesitant to give up a car that has been so good to me as far as never breaking i dunno.. likely one of them things where ill be damned if i do and damned if i dont i guess haah __________________ Mustangs are for useless fat girls.

03-05-2009, 09:32 PM	#19
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	I would keep your GA. I think it would be a downgrade.

03-05-2009, 11:02 PM	#20
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	id go for it and put this on: http://www.andysautosport.com/oldsmo...z00073744.html __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick