what would you buy (CAR)

AeR0 · 11-01-2009, 10:36 PM

so with the 2.4 grand am getting over 301,000kms... it still runs good but its getting a bit rusty i got the rusty door problem... carpet is really worn inside..

been considering a newer car... any suggestions was looking for some input as i cannot really decide??

btw if the ga wasnt getting rusty and needed paint and i could swap into a new carpet easily i would prob keep it... :S

Ralph · 11-01-2009, 10:38 PM

whats your price range and what are you looking for?

AeR0 · 11-01-2009, 10:45 PM

something used ... something in good shape lol

i thought about a grand prix GT,mazda 3, etc...

:S

Trudgn · 11-01-2009, 11:09 PM

I'd drive the GA till she blows, then pick up something else. At 300,000, you'll get pocket-change for your GA, and if it still runs nice, keep it going.

I like the 3 and the GPGT, but they're pretty different...

AeR0 · 11-01-2009, 11:15 PM

yeah like i said id keep the GA but it needs some body work id like to have new carpet inside and it needs suspension.

i mean there is a easy 1500cdn....

good start towards a nice new pre-owned car....

**GregFarz78** · 11-02-2009, 07:03 AM

cobolt ss? or out of your price range?

**Big Joe** · 11-02-2009, 11:05 PM

If the engine is still running strong I'd drive it with no carpet and until the dam thing rusted over.

Jean-Seb · 11-04-2009, 12:21 AM

Answering everybody's question on your price range would help...

bballr4567 · 11-04-2009, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Joe

If the engine is still running strong I'd drive it with no carpet and until the dam thing rusted over.

X2!! Once you start spending $100 or so a month to keep it running, its not worth it then.

Keep it and then start saving up every month for a down payment on the new car.

Also, WAY too broad of a range to go on.

[ChaosweaveR] · 11-04-2009, 11:13 AM

The LD9 is a fine motor. As said, if the monthly maintainence starts going up, then look for a new ride. Until then, enjoy the GA!!

Chase0224 · 11-04-2009, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregFarz78

cobolt ss? or out of your price range?

x2 but it seems like hes looking for a little more like of a family car? Ive heard the mazda speeds are almost bulletproof so the normal 3's have to be pretty decent.

But really keep your car until it blows. When i got my cobalt i was seeing how much they would give me for my GA with all the work i have in it and because it had 189k they said like 200 bucks. They didnt even wanna hear what was done to it.

BansheeRideR350 · 11-04-2009, 09:34 PM

My sister just got the mazda 3 a few months back def a nice car and it moves, a little too small for my liking though, i like the 6 better but its a little more money.

My uncle got the new altima and thats a bad ass car he got the 3.5 and it hauls ass, has a smooth ride and is roomy.

But before people can throw ideas out there you should throw out a price range as mentioned and you should give us a few ideas of cars your intersted in as everyone has different taste.

SuburbGT · 11-04-2009, 09:54 PM

one of these, really nice about $7-8k...

or one of these for < 15k...

Meathead · 11-04-2009, 09:59 PM

Why not just buy a newer Grand Am?

unleashedfury · 11-05-2009, 12:05 AM

What are you looking for.

Run that GA till it pukes. No dealer will give you any cash for it. Even those Push pull or drag sales. We'll give you 5k for anything you can bring on our lot. Are designed for failure. You end up getting that 5k tacked on to the price of the new car you buy. Cause they have to pay for that thing you drove in to drop off to be taken off their lot.

In the meantime Save up every bit of cash you can. Save save save. If you plan on financing more Down Payment makes it easier to budget a car payment into your monthly budget. If you plan on paying cash (the smart way if its feasible) MOre money = better car in most cases.

But what do you want? A sports car. A luxury car? A family sedan? And what do you really want to spend? And talk to your insurance company before you buy. Make sure you can afford to keep insurance on your ride. I've seen many people end up in the poorhouse because they can afford the new car/car note. But insurance kills them. Also take maintenance costs into perspective. Make sure you can afford the Preventive maintenance on the car. Not just Oil Changes. But others at maintenance intervals. Another thing that kils people

1995Quad4SE · 11-17-2009, 09:39 AM

VW TDI can be had for less than $10k and get you easily into the mid-40 mpg and if you drive it right you can zoom right up to 60mpg....plus there is an aray of aftermarket from intake, exhaust, tuner/programmer, you can get custom internals and that thing will pump out 13s-14s.....good luck with your search

11-01-2009, 10:36 PM	#1
AeR0 GAOC Post Whore Join Date: Jan 24, 2003 Member Number: 60 Location: Brantford Ontario Canada Age: 25 Model Year: 1999 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4 Twin Cam	so with the 2.4 grand am getting over 301,000kms... it still runs good but its getting a bit rusty i got the rusty door problem... carpet is really worn inside.. been considering a newer car... any suggestions was looking for some input as i cannot really decide?? btw if the ga wasnt getting rusty and needed paint and i could swap into a new carpet easily i would prob keep it... :S __________________ I AM

11-01-2009, 10:38 PM	#2
Ralph They Taste Like Burning Join Date: Oct 11, 2005 Member Number: 12431 Location: Rhode Island Name: John Age: 22 Sex: M Model Year: 1993 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: Quad 4 HO	whats your price range and what are you looking for? __________________

11-01-2009, 10:45 PM	#3
AeR0 GAOC Post Whore Join Date: Jan 24, 2003 Member Number: 60 Location: Brantford Ontario Canada Age: 25 Model Year: 1999 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4 Twin Cam	something used ... something in good shape lol i thought about a grand prix GT,mazda 3, etc... :S __________________ I AM

11-01-2009, 11:09 PM	#4
Trudgn GAOC Post Whore Join Date: Mar 13, 2006 Member Number: 14500 Location: Thorndale, Ontario Name: Dan Age: 22 Sex: M Model Year: 1997 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 SFI Best ET: 15.873@86.69	I'd drive the GA till she blows, then pick up something else. At 300,000, you'll get pocket-change for your GA, and if it still runs nice, keep it going. I like the 3 and the GPGT, but they're pretty different... __________________ PB: 15.87 @ 86.69 MPH- St. Thomas Dragway '07 --------------------------------------------------- 1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT: Custom Cold Air Intake, 2.5" Dynomax exhaust w/Hi-Flow Cat, F/R Strut Tower Braces, 2000 Grand Am 3400 Conversion, KWD 6000k HIDs

11-01-2009, 11:15 PM	#5
AeR0 GAOC Post Whore Join Date: Jan 24, 2003 Member Number: 60 Location: Brantford Ontario Canada Age: 25 Model Year: 1999 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4 Twin Cam	yeah like i said id keep the GA but it needs some body work id like to have new carpet inside and it needs suspension. i mean there is a easy 1500cdn.... good start towards a nice new pre-owned car.... __________________ I AM

11-02-2009, 07:03 AM	#6
GregFarz78 Old school Join Date: Aug 31, 2006 Member Number: 16774 Location: Philly,PA Name: Greg Age: 31 Sex: M Model Year: 89, 04 Car: Nissan 240SX, Honda S2000 Engine: 3.5L, 2.2L	cobolt ss? or out of your price range? __________________ My Pics \| 350SX Project

11-02-2009, 11:05 PM	#7
Big Joe Got It Done! Join Date: Jun 11, 2003 Member Number: 2317 Location: Yonkers,NY Age: 24 Sex: M Model Year: 1994 Car: Pontiac Grand Am Engine: 3100	If the engine is still running strong I'd drive it with no carpet and until the dam thing rusted over. __________________ If I said it, I meant it. Bite my tongue for no one. Call me evil, or unbelievable

11-04-2009, 12:21 AM	#8
Jean-Seb Conversions & Swaps FTW ! Join Date: Jul 07, 2007 Member Number: 21876 Location: Canmore, Alberta Name: J-S Age: 28 Sex: M Model Year: 1995 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.3 Quad4 5spd	Answering everybody's question on your price range would help... __________________

11-04-2009, 11:13 AM	#10
[ChaosweaveR] I'MMA FULL OF RAGE Join Date: Aug 14, 2007 Member Number: 22473 Location: Coram, NY Name: Chris Age: 23 Sex: M Model Year: 2003 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: LA1 3400 V6	The LD9 is a fine motor. As said, if the monthly maintainence starts going up, then look for a new ride. Until then, enjoy the GA!! __________________ *GAOTW - 3/11/2008* My FQuick Page Max Power: 168HP & 215TQ

11-04-2009, 09:34 PM	#12
BansheeRideR350 Property of GAOC Join Date: Sep 08, 2008 Member Number: 27495 Location: Florida Name: JON Sex: M Model Year: 1999 Car: Pontiac Grand AM SE Engine: 2.4L Twin Cam L4	My sister just got the mazda 3 a few months back def a nice car and it moves, a little too small for my liking though, i like the 6 better but its a little more money. My uncle got the new altima and thats a bad ass car he got the 3.5 and it hauls ass, has a smooth ride and is roomy. But before people can throw ideas out there you should throw out a price range as mentioned and you should give us a few ideas of cars your intersted in as everyone has different taste. __________________

11-04-2009, 09:54 PM	#13
SuburbGT GAOC Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2009 Member Number: 29734 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Name: Matt Age: 18 Model Year: 2002 Car: Grand Am GT Engine: 3.4	one of these, really nice about $7-8k... or one of these for < 15k...

11-04-2009, 09:59 PM	#14
Meathead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 18, 2008 Member Number: 25768 Location: New York Name: Alex Age: 18 Sex: M Model Year: 2004 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE1 Engine: 2.2L Ecotec	Why not just buy a newer Grand Am? __________________

11-05-2009, 12:05 AM	#15
unleashedfury GAOC Addict Join Date: Jul 27, 2009 Member Number: 31738 Location: Pennsylvania Name: Chris Age: 27 Sex: M Model Year: 2005 Car: Pontiac Grand Am Engine: 3400 V6	What are you looking for. Run that GA till it pukes. No dealer will give you any cash for it. Even those Push pull or drag sales. We'll give you 5k for anything you can bring on our lot. Are designed for failure. You end up getting that 5k tacked on to the price of the new car you buy. Cause they have to pay for that thing you drove in to drop off to be taken off their lot. In the meantime Save up every bit of cash you can. Save save save. If you plan on financing more Down Payment makes it easier to budget a car payment into your monthly budget. If you plan on paying cash (the smart way if its feasible) MOre money = better car in most cases. But what do you want? A sports car. A luxury car? A family sedan? And what do you really want to spend? And talk to your insurance company before you buy. Make sure you can afford to keep insurance on your ride. I've seen many people end up in the poorhouse because they can afford the new car/car note. But insurance kills them. Also take maintenance costs into perspective. Make sure you can afford the Preventive maintenance on the car. Not just Oil Changes. But others at maintenance intervals. Another thing that kils people Last edited by unleashedfury; 11-05-2009 at 12:08 AM.

11-17-2009, 09:39 AM	#16
1995Quad4SE Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 05, 2009 Member Number: 32539 Location: Fargo, ND Name: Jake Sex: M Model Year: 1995 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.3L MFI DOHC Quad 4	VW TDI can be had for less than $10k and get you easily into the mid-40 mpg and if you drive it right you can zoom right up to 60mpg....plus there is an aray of aftermarket from intake, exhaust, tuner/programmer, you can get custom internals and that thing will pump out 13s-14s.....good luck with your search