The Grand Am's
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The Grand Am'*
They have the 3400'* in some years.
It is more of a speculation at this point if I would really want one.
What are your thoughts on these cars? We will stick with the 3400 engine equipped models for sake of argument.
Are they difficult to maintain? Reliable? How fast are they compared to the 3800 series II like the bonneville or lesabre non-charged?
What would I really be getting into? My only problem is the interior doesn't look to have a lot of room.
Here is what the 99 looks like -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-...ayphotohosting
It is more of a speculation at this point if I would really want one.
What are your thoughts on these cars? We will stick with the 3400 engine equipped models for sake of argument.
Are they difficult to maintain? Reliable? How fast are they compared to the 3800 series II like the bonneville or lesabre non-charged?
What would I really be getting into? My only problem is the interior doesn't look to have a lot of room.
Here is what the 99 looks like -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-...ayphotohosting
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They will keep up with N/A Bonnies with no problem. My Mom used to drive around a 2003 GA GT. It would beat my old 95 SSE.
It was reliable for the few years we had it. No problems. Just keep an eye on the intake gaskets as they tend to get leaky with higher miles.
It'* a fun car that handles pretty decent. It'* small, but not terribly small.
It was reliable for the few years we had it. No problems. Just keep an eye on the intake gaskets as they tend to get leaky with higher miles.
It'* a fun car that handles pretty decent. It'* small, but not terribly small.
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my friend had a 2004 SE2 and it was slower then a S2 NA.
Oil change is kinda easy. the filter is right next to the Starter and if you use a Oil filter wrench on it, it will ZAP! you
Other then that. it seemed to be a nice car
Oil change is kinda easy. the filter is right next to the Starter and if you use a Oil filter wrench on it, it will ZAP! you
Other then that. it seemed to be a nice car
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If it was an SE then chances are it had the 3.05 Gear ratio... If it was the GT it should have had the 3.29 ratio..
Yes they will hang with a S2 L36.... They do quite well even when attached to the 3.05 gears
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Yes they will hang with a S2 L36.... They do quite well even when attached to the 3.05 gears
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My dad had an 03 GT as a company car for a while. It looked pretty sharp with the chrom rims and the dark green paint. The motor was alright, kinda noisey though as I recall. If leg room is a consideration then be fore warned. I'm 6'2 and any trip over 20 mins. became uncomfortable. Also, I'm not sure which year it was that they changed the sideview mirrors, but in the older ones that don't fold, they tend to break off very easily.
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i call them caned hams= grand ams. lol
not only do the intake gaskets go, but also we do racks in them,lower control arms- the rear of the bushing sleeve walk out of there seat,pwr steering lines and pumps as well,..