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96 SSEi vs 96 Olds Aurora Comparison

Old Aug 26, 2003 | 11:41 PM
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First thing I do on Friday is pop the spare cap...I will be looking for QQX. But...I noticed some higher shifting while driving. I didn't dare switch to "Power Mode" did you have that? what does it do exactly???

WOW...I need to get my owners manual ASAP
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 12:44 AM
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Power mode alters the shift points accross the board. At WOT it should redline each gear 5800rpms. Regularly it shifts 5600rpms , If I remeber right. It does hold on to a gear longer on reagular driving too. I have notice my gas milage to drop a little when left on. I also have a lead foot, I loved to make the Corsa sound come alive, MHAAAAA.

Anyways, what'* your current onbard milage say? what about avg. speed too?

Another test for Autobaun is bring it above 116mph, non autobaun'* are limited.
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 12:49 AM
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If its got the autoboun it probably came stock with speed rated tires..
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 01:08 AM
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I will check the tires and the speedo..but if I remember correctly the speedo goes up to 140mph or 225 kph in my terms...

And I like the idea of the Power mode, I want to make this thing fly
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 03:39 AM
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supercharger dude
Corsa Exhaust
cone intake
no cat or highflow cat
headers
Computer chip

For more info on the supercharger contact ''onlyoldsaurora'' on cardomain.
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 08:46 AM
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Taylor, once I get the car, I will try to learn who to use that new fangled DIC, geez, lots to figure out there. Then I will have an idea about the average mileage, as for the mechanical mods, I'm gonna sit pretty on that until I get some bills sorted out. But the first thing that I have to do is dark tints.

Don't want no one looking in on my leathers
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 11:02 AM
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I'm all for that Jr...too blubbly looking, not sleek and trim the "i". Jim, too bad you got it before i knew...I'd have taken you for a ride in Crime to change your mind.


Year: 1997
Make: PONTIAC
Model: BONNEVILLE
Model Detail:
Price: $7,900
Mileage: 146,557 km
Date: 8/27/03
Ad Type: Dealer
Comment: Auto., pw, pdl, ps, a/c, AM/FM stereo, CD, sunrf., leather int., 4 dr. Brand new tires. White/tan. 146,557 km. $7900. RECTANGLE AUTO SUPPLY (800)387-3491 (CFXLNG)


Year: 1997
Make: PONTIAC
Model: BONNEVILLE
Model Detail: SSEI
Price: $8,995
Mileage: 123,000 km
Date: 8/27/03
Ad Type: Dealer

PRICED TO GO $8995
Comment: Supercharged 3800, champagne over graphite leather int., fully loaded w/ all the luxury options. 123,000 km. ORIENT MOTORS (905)564-6366 www.autotrader.ca/orientmotors (CGWKJC)

I probably could have gotten you an SSEi for just as cheap from that guy at the auction...look what i paid for my 2k! $14,500!


JIM...what have you done!!?



Edit:BTW... I have a 12 disc CD changer
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 11:24 AM
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I don't regret my decision one bit

1996 Aurora
250 HP 4.0L V8 Northstar
Autobahn Package with 3.71:1 Transaxle Ratio with V Rated Michelins
Pearl White, with tan leather and burl wood
2-way Tilt/Sliding Glass moonroof
Heated seats
Memory seat recall
12 disc CD changer
Bose Acoustimass Music System with AM/FM stereo/cassette/CD
PASS-key II Theft Deterrent Sytem
Stainless Steel Exhaust System with Dual outlets

I'm happy for $8500
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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How much is that in USD. That car sounds like it just KICKS ***. Is the suspension pretty stiff? I've heard that the autobahn ones have no govener... Is this true? That gear ratio is to die for..
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 11:50 AM
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It was 10 500 - 2000 for the Bonne, so I paid 8500 CDN so i dunno 7000 USD

Anyway

The suspension is 4 wheel independant suspension with Automatic rear level control and MaganSteer Mag. Controlled Variable assit power rack and pinion steering, found on Caddys and now the 2000+ Bonnevilles
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