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stuff...Anyhow...Might I suggest HP for your scanner and LexMark
for your printer.
HP makes the 4P scanner that is 11"x17". It's the only one I know
that is GOOD and has QUALITY scans. The only problem is that it's
not called the 4p anymore, so you will have to research it. I own
it, but it's not the newest model. My colleague here bought a new
HP and loves that it is 11"x17". I love mine because it is a
QUALITY piece of hardware.
Lexmark makes an EXCELLENT line of printers. I have the Z52 Lexmark.
What makes it unique is that you can purchase a special color ink
cartridge that "reprograms" the printer so it prints PERFECT photos
and the highest quality prints I've ever seen. The color cartridge
that comes with it is "OK", but you need to get the high quality
cartridge for the best prints. You really have to see it to understand
(The printer itself is a two cartridge printer. 1 color. 1 black)
(And it is inexpensive!)
VWBUS -- I tried to find the scanner you talked about, but no one had it, or knew what new model would have taken its place. I have decided to compromise on the HP G85 because it does everything I need, except for the legal sized scanner. I am just going to wait for the price to come down. This printer has a color fax in it that I do NOT NEED and don't want to pay for. They want $799.99 for the thing. I am sure by January- February, it will be cheaper. The XEROX is not a bad second choice for me. It's just that the machine itself looks flimsy (the Xerox is no 'Roara when it comes to consrtuction).
EVERYBODY -- I was told that the 4.0 northstar was in the seville SLS is this true???
myself are writing to this group. Oh well...
I'll go off topic slightly and recommend to all
of you Netscape/IE5.0+ users that you should
save your bookmark/address book files often.
You can do this by opening your bookmarks and
choosing "Edit Bookmarks". A new window appears.
In that window, click on "save as.." which is a
submenu of "File". The same is similiar to address
books as well.
Once you have saved your bookmarks and address
books as actual FILES, they are now "copied".
Save them to floppies or CD's. (Or on the web)
If you ever have a meltdown, you at least have
these very important files backed up. I store my
bookmarks and such on the web. If you ever need
them, it's easy to download them! No more having
to restore your bookmarks...
Nuff Said...
I am beginning to wonder if there will even be any 2002 Oldsmobiles produced (bravada excluded).
I am still checking in almost daily. Lets keep it going.
The aurora so far has proven to be far less troublesome than the intrigue, which has multiple problems that do not appear to be solvable. Not major problems, just annoying.
VWBus -- thanks again for the computer info.
ZINC -- Have you noticed any change in the number of hits to your site since the olds annoucement was made?? ALSO, great work on the site, it just keeps getting better! I like the little car going across the top.
Saw a 2001 Aurora 4.0 in silver with chrome wheels yesterday. It was drizzling but the sun was still out, it was really a dazzling looking car the way the sun was hitting it. Too little to late i guess.
in the wash post, i saw the "pitty" warranty 5yrs/60k
Any problems? Would you do it again? Does the no-more-Olds news affect your decision to "do it again"?
Thanks, John
I've read through "AURORA 1,2,&3, but its like walking into the middle of a long conversation. Can anyone tell me if I shuold buy a 98' aurora i'm looking at on a car lot. It has the V-8 and the other few options. Seems like a great looking car but have yet to drive it, don't want to look to star struck. Any tips as to what I should be looking for, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, John
I ain't gonna post it again.
H - N - Y.
Sorry
Secondly, the brakes pulsate very noticeably when I apply pressure to them. The pulsating is usually worse when the car has not fully warmed up but never fully goes away. I recently had the brakes checked and they are wearing well and nothing out of the ordinary was reported.
Am I uniquely lucky with these problems or are there other sufferers out there?
Thanks - Paul
Pulsating brakes.... my dad had this problem on his 97. check the rotors. they may be warped or need to turned. if you see anything but a clean silverish surface on the rotor, they are no good/need turning. to see if they are warped, take them to a mechanic.
possible for you to own a classic Aurora without it breaking down on you. No two are alike.
My baby just turned 50k miles and it's still running like a top. Do not be put off by it's
lackluster history. You have to be smart and look in to whether or not it was abused. (lemon?)
My biggest advice to ANY person considering purchasing a used Aurora: GET AN EXTENDED WRNTY!!
Now...As for the brakes. I had the exact problem. I had the rotors replaced (warranty) and now I
have smooth stopping. The grinding in the back when you reverse IS the load levl system. It is
just a coincidence that you are backing up when you have clients in the car. No worries.
The '98 Aurora is a much better deal than the '98 Grand Prix. Get in the car and find out! It should
be rather obvious to you once you see for yourself
Next Topic--->
This message board SUCKS. SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS.
There...I said it...Henry...Bookmark this page once you have logged in. I have never had trouble
with my bookmark. Just with it remembering my login status...Grrrrr...
I have logged in almost everytime I come here. Autologin-me is more like it, if you know what I mean (G rated message board).
2K1 - I don't know what you would pay for one loaded, but I take it you are thinking of a lease rather than buying it. I have to believe the depreciation on the car would be VERY VERY STEEP. Afterall, the 2K1 is a "Classic" already by way of Olds dimise.
P.S. Zinc - I visited the site that is trying to save Olds through a letter writing campaign (used the link on your page). Sounds a bit like an old coke and "Cagney and Lacey" strategy. However, I don't think people feel passionately about a car company.
NOw to go against what I just said. I was watching an old episode of Deep Space Nine on one of my many video cassettes of the show that I tape off the air.
Much to my surprise there was a commercial for the Aurora Classic on the tape. It was the one that shows the two door version of the car and finishes with the 4 door sedan blowing dust behind it as it SPEEDS down the road. Judging from the high rate of speed it was probably ZINC behind the wheel. DAM IT WAS GOOD!
Much better then the commercial they were running for the 2K1.
japanse representation of a 2dr luxury car. I've never seen a 2dr Aurora. Too expensive for them
to design TWO body types. Especially for a dead division.
I am not thinking about a lease. I was thinking about taking advantage of that 0dwn 0paymt 0 intr
for a whole year...Might as well get it fully loaded...We'll see...I have to pass this act
thru congress first....*sigh*
VWBUS - We'll see...I have to pass this act
thru congress first....*sigh* <<--- very Funny, I hope you have better luck than what Bush will face.
On another note, I came into the original launch materials for the Classic. If anybody wants a copy you can email me. There is no charge but you must send me a postage paid self addressed envelope. I only have 4 or 5 books to send. Zinc posted some pictutes from it on his website. Please note that the book is very large (not thick) so it requires a very large envelope.
I used the large mesh fedex envlope to send it to Zinc. However, the post office would not let me use it with the federal express logo showing on the envelope, so best to turn it inside out.
Henry
Anyone with experience in resetting the oil life indicator on an Olds Aurora, please let me know or post it on the Old Board. I purchased a 1995 Aurora last August and it's down to 50% per
indicator. I like to change my own oil & filter and need to reset the indicator without bringing it to the Olds Dealership. Thanks in advance for any assistant. Twenty20Visions@Netscape. net
the envelope and maybe some Disney stuff if you gimme the
best one! Ha ha ha...
??
for the car. It's something you can do and it involves holding down
the eng key or something.
Zinc...Henry...Do you guys remember this one? Olds always does it
for me...I get free changes because I squawk...
door(like the nascar taurus) but the doors were inoperable(there weren't any doors at all). It was a showcase for the aurora engine and the car was unsuccessful because of it size and lack of development.
It was really neat looking though.
I had to deal with this one myself.
Henry
To answer your question, I can send you the commercial. I must admit I yelled out "GO AURORA" by the end of the commercial. I always pictured myself with a cloud of dust behind me (Clayton Moore eat your heart out).
Zinc, not everybody is fortunate enough like you are to be able to have 130mph drives in their aROARa.
Has anyone out there had similar problems with their cruise control? I have heard that the Aurora has a history of electrical problems and I hope that this is not a sign of more problems yet to come with my first GM car.
Docjohn, havwen't heard of too many problems with the new aurora. Probably just a typicla GM cruise problem.
The CART cars are just too fast and expensive.
I went to the inaugural Miami race in march 1995, it was at the bicentennial park which is near where the cruise ships dock and the causeway that takes you to South Beach.
I was standing on one of the people mover platforms above the roadway when Michael Andretti came by at 140 mph and shifted into fifth gear!!
It felt like the earth had stopped rotating and a nuclear bomb had gone off. He then proceeded to prod everyone one his cars' 900 horsepower for the next 100 yards where he jumped on the brakes at the last second for a hairpin turn to the right.
I have always had dreams of being a race car driver but I don't even think about it anymore. Those guys are insane and talented all at the same time.
If you have never seen an open wheel race in person do it, it will put the fear of god into you.
Television seriously dulls what these gladiators do on a weekley basis.
On a side note for those of you who have not been to South Beach, everything that you have heard and seen is true, there really are girls who roller skate in their bikinis, everyone is beautiful, and i felt really old.
2nd --- I have made the decision that I would like to put the Caddie North Star engine in my 95 Aurora Classic. I had first thought to just bore out the engine block back to the original Caddie liter size. However, I was told that it would be better to get the Caddie block itself and drop it in the car since the former approach require too much precision drilling (that I am unlikely to find).
QUESTION -- Can the Caddie Engine block be put into the Aurora?
I am assuming that if I get an engine from a 95 Seville STS, I should be fine (after all that is where my performance chip came from).
Any thoughts on how easy/difficult it would be easy to do?
As for the IRL, the Indy 500 is the only thing going for it. Perhaps over time, things will get better. I doubt it though.