what would you buy (CAR)

AeR0 · 11-01-2009, 09:36 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, 09:38 PM

whats your price range and what are you looking for?

AeR0 · 11-01-2009, 09:45 PM

something used ... something in good shape lol

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

:S

Trudgn · 11-01-2009, 10:09 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, 10:15 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, 06:03 AM

cobolt ss? or out of your price range?

**Big Joe** · 11-02-2009, 10:05 PM

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

Jean-Seb · 11-03-2009, 11:21 PM

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

bballr4567 · 11-03-2009, 11:33 PM

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, 10:13 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, 08:03 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, 08:34 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, 08:54 PM

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

or one of these for < 15k...

Meathead · 11-04-2009, 08:59 PM

Why not just buy a newer Grand Am?

unleashedfury · 11-04-2009, 11:05 PM

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, 08:39 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

TEAM_AED · 12-03-2009, 10:54 PM

Used G6 would be a nice choice. Not a fan of the GP's. Just depends on what you wanna spend. 4 door, find a used CTS. Plenty for under $15k..

Rebarrage · 12-04-2009, 02:21 PM

I agree on keeping the GA until it dies dealers aren't giving anything good trade in wise right now. I would rip out the carpet and use por15 or similiar product to stop the rust and then use rubberized undercoating on the floor boards (my friend did this to his honda civic si and wrangler it is awesome) and run it till it cost more to upkeep then it would to pay the car note.

12-05-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 1995Quad4SE

VW TDI

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AN_ICON · 12-05-2009, 07:24 AM

well I have been looking at chargers and mazdas too, I also like the KIA Forta???but I keep going back to the Black Charger...

11-01-2009, 09:36 PM	#1
AeR0 Senior Member Joined: Jan 24, 2003 Member Number: 60 Location: Brantford Ontario Canada Age: 26 Vehicle Information: 1999 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, 09:38 PM	#2
Ralph They Taste Like Burning Joined: Oct 11, 2005 Member Number: 12431 Location: Illinois Name: John Age: 23 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 1993 Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: Quad 4 HO Odometer: 130000 Mi 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertable GTC Engine: 2.7L Odometer: 120,000 Mi	whats your price range and what are you looking for? __________________

11-01-2009, 09:45 PM	#3
AeR0 Senior Member Joined: Jan 24, 2003 Member Number: 60 Location: Brantford Ontario Canada Age: 26 Vehicle Information: 1999 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, 10:09 PM	#4
Trudgn Senior Member Joined: Mar 13, 2006 Member Number: 14500 Location: Plover Mills, Ontario Name: Dan Age: 22 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 SFI Odometer: 285000 KM Best ET: 15.873@86.69 1985 Honda Magna V30 Engine: 498cc Odometer: 38500 KM	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 1985 Honda Magna V30 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, 10:15 PM	#5
AeR0 Senior Member Joined: Jan 24, 2003 Member Number: 60 Location: Brantford Ontario Canada Age: 26 Vehicle Information: 1999 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, 06:03 AM	#6
GregFarz78 2 2000s Joined: Aug 31, 2006 Member Number: 16774 Location: Philly,PA Name: Greg Age: 31 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 2004 Honda S2000 Engine: 2.2L Odometer: 20,000 Mi 1986 Mazda B2000 GTR Engine: 2.0L Odometer: 1,000 Mi	cobolt ss? or out of your price range? __________________ My Pics \| Mazda B2000 Project\| Nissan 350SX Project (Sold)

11-02-2009, 10:05 PM	#7
Big Joe I'm Gone Joined: Jun 11, 2003 Member Number: 2317 Location: Yonkers,NY Age: 25 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 1994 Pontiac Grand Am Engine: 3100 Odometer: 150000 Mi 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 Odometer: 80,000 Mi	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

11-03-2009, 11:21 PM	#8
Jean-Seb ... Joined: Jul 07, 2007 Member Number: 21876 Location: Alberta, Canada Vehicle Information: 1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.3L Quad4 5-speed Odometer: 201,500 KM 1999 GMC Yukon SLT Engine: 5700 Vortec V8 Odometer: 459,700 KM	Answering everybody's question on your price range would help... __________________

11-04-2009, 10:13 AM	#10
~~[ChaosweaveR]~~ -Banned- Joined: Aug 14, 2007 Member Number: 22473	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!!

11-04-2009, 08:34 PM	#12
BansheeRideR350 Property of GAOC Joined: Sep 08, 2008 Member Number: 27495 Location: Florida Name: JON Sex: M Vehicle Information: 1999 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, 08:54 PM	#13
SuburbGT Senior Member Joined: Feb 19, 2009 Member Number: 29734 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Name: Matt Age: 19 Vehicle Information: 2002 Grand Am GT Engine: 3.4	one of these, really nice about $7-8k... or one of these for < 15k...

11-04-2009, 08:59 PM	#14
Meathead Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 18, 2008 Member Number: 25768 Location: North Carolina Name: Alex Age: 19 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 Engine: 2.2L Ecotec	Why not just buy a newer Grand Am? __________________

11-04-2009, 11:05 PM	#15
unleashedfury Senior Member Joined: Jul 27, 2009 Member Number: 31738 Location: Pennsylvania Name: Chris Age: 28 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 05 Pontiac Grand Am Engine: 3400 V6 1999 Saturn SC2 Engine: 1.9DOHC	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; 11-04-2009 at 11:08 PM.

11-17-2009, 08:39 AM	#16
1995Quad4SE Under Construction!!! Joined: Oct 05, 2009 Member Number: 32539 Location: Park Rapids, MN/Fargo, ND Name: Jake Age: 20 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.3 DOHC Quad 4 LO Odometer: 113,000 Mi 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS Engine: 3400 V6 Odometer: 72,000 Mi	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

12-03-2009, 10:54 PM	#17
TEAM_AED GOAT= GOOD TIMES Joined: Jan 24, 2003 Member Number: 104 Location: Feeeenix Age: 28 Vehicle Information: 06 Pont. GTO GTO Engine: LS2	Used G6 would be a nice choice. Not a fan of the GP's. Just depends on what you wanna spend. 4 door, find a used CTS. Plenty for under $15k.. __________________ I am no longer supporting AED. I can no longer support their business practices and the way in which their recent customers have been treated. I am in no way slandering the company, simply stating my own personal feelings towards them.

12-04-2009, 02:21 PM	#18
Rebarrage Snow=Slow Down :( Joined: Nov 12, 2009 Member Number: 32956 Location: Madison Name: Mac Sex: F Vehicle Information: 1995 Pontiac Grand Am se Engine: 3.1	I agree on keeping the GA until it dies dealers aren't giving anything good trade in wise right now. I would rip out the carpet and use por15 or similiar product to stop the rust and then use rubberized undercoating on the floor boards (my friend did this to his honda civic si and wrangler it is awesome) and run it till it cost more to upkeep then it would to pay the car note. __________________ Winter is here in Ohio.

12-05-2009, 07:24 AM	#20
AN_ICON Frequent Poster Joined: May 19, 2008 Member Number: 26141 Location: Canton, ohio Name: Tony Age: 36 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 Engine: 2.2 ecotec	well I have been looking at chargers and mazdas too, I also like the KIA Forta???but I keep going back to the Black Charger... __________________