New to the game. Looking to buy an 05 grand am se soon

[miamia27]

Hello, i am looking to purchase an 05 grand am se model. it has all the features im looking for-keyless entry, power everything. its gm certified, priced at 12k, 20 miles on it with a v6 engine. i keep hearing so many bad things about this car that makes me think twice about it. what should i do? it looks to be a good deal. i dont want to get stuck with a bad car.

[GtOfDeath]

:welcome:

[wiseojelly]

HI! Welcome...and I don't know :)

[XoticGA]

:wave:

Every car has it's problems.. It's got a warranty.. pick up the exteneded one for comfort.. And just enjoy it, it's not a terrible car..

I know the LIM (Lower Intake Manifold) with almost undoubtedly be an issue, but that's the only real "big" issue

[Shad0wguy]

Originally posted by XoticGA
:wave:

Every car has it's problems.. It's got a warranty.. pick up the exteneded one for comfort.. And just enjoy it, it's not a terrible car..

I know the LIM (Lower Intake Manifold) with almost undoubtedly be an issue, but that's the only real "big" issue

I thought the LIM issue was taken care of after 2003?

[XoticGA]

Nope, I know a few 04's who got hit with it

[miamia27]

i read that the 05 was manufactured as a fleet vehicle. anything i should be warry about? this is the car im planning on getting.

http://images.getauto.com/vehicles/1G2N/1G2NE52E15M184849-2.jpg