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Bryan
11-09-2008, 11:33 AM
As the title states, I'm thinking of parting with the GA soon. Rust is coming over the rear quarter panel, LIM is leaking a tiny bit, over 130k, etc etc. I'd like to get rid of it before any serious problems occur and I'm looking for practical ideas for the next car.

I'm really thinking about an '05 G6 4 cylinder. Looking to spend ~$10k or less if I find a nice deal.

This would also mean a part out of my car probably over the winter.
GrandAmGT-2008
11-09-2008, 11:42 AM
Damn.. I love your car.
PhantomLover007
11-09-2008, 12:17 PM
Damn. Sad to hear B.

*whispers loudly... Get a G8... lol
GrandAmGT-2008
11-09-2008, 12:22 PM
Damn. Sad to hear B.

*whispers loudly... Get a G8... lol


With the Holden conversion. :drool:
PhantomLover007
11-09-2008, 12:23 PM
With the Holden conversion. :drool:

Doesn't matter to me. Both look sweet as hell.
Crazy83519
11-09-2008, 12:31 PM
If you PO I'm close, but your car is white.

Sad to see you thinking about the end.
Jake
11-09-2008, 12:32 PM
Ghey dude :(...

If indeed you do a part out I might grab those rims off you...
PhantomLover007
11-09-2008, 12:47 PM
You'll be next Jake, then Sean, then... ;crap

1st it was Timka, now Bryan.

Will I be the ONLY one w/ a white GT here? :nervous: I'll be all alone. :crying: lol lol
Jake
11-09-2008, 12:56 PM
You'll be next Jake, then Sean, then... ;crap

1st it was Timka, now Bryan.

Will I be the ONLY one w/ a white GT here? :nervous: I'll be all alone. :crying: lol lol

I will have my car for quite some time ;)
PhantomLover007
11-09-2008, 01:02 PM
I will have my car for quite some time ;)


*wipes forhead

shwoo...lo
Grreen99GT
11-09-2008, 03:22 PM
wtf are you smoking?!? you have no money to get a new car lol


well if you do part i want the rims and you knew that.
Grand_Damn
11-09-2008, 07:32 PM
sorry to hear about giving up the GA...i wanted to keep the GA too but they wouldn't fix it and it would cost me too much to fix it too.

love white GA...actually, white cars look sweet, hence my new car
DrFabulous
11-10-2008, 08:15 AM
Get another GA lol


Seriously tho. Keep an eye out for one that already has some work on it or something. I loved having my Mazda for about 6 months, then I just really wanted to get back into a GA.
Bryan
11-10-2008, 09:15 AM
I don't think I have what it takes to be apart of the multi-GA crew lol


Also have Eibach springs and I'd need stockers in return for those also.
DrFabulous
11-10-2008, 09:23 AM
I don't think I have what it takes to be apart of the multi-GA crew lol


Also have Eibach springs and I'd need stockers in return for those also.

Sure ya do! Just find a gray one.
http://images.autobytel.com/cyber/221450/i43699_1.jpg


:drool::drool::drool:
gaowners32
11-10-2008, 10:06 AM
Sure ya do! Just find a gray one.
http://images.autobytel.com/cyber/221450/i43699_1.jpg


:drool::drool::drool:

That is sex.

I'm on my second grand am. I do miss my 2.4l though that thing was awesome on gas.
GregFarz78
11-10-2008, 11:19 AM
Is it mechanically fine still? With 130k you won't get much on a trade anyway why not drive it another year or until it starts falling apart?
PhantomLover007
11-10-2008, 11:24 AM
That gray one is nice.
DrFabulous
11-10-2008, 12:48 PM
Is it mechanically fine still? With 130k you won't get much on a trade anyway why not drive it another year or until it starts falling apart?

Or keep the GA as a daily and get something fun to drive
Bryan
11-10-2008, 04:40 PM
Is it mechanically fine still? With 130k you won't get much on a trade anyway why not drive it another year or until it starts falling apart?

The way I look at it is I want to get rid of it before the LIM fails again, before the rust eats the quarter panel, etc. I'd like to get the most I can out of it through selling, even if it's $2k, rather than drive it to the ground and get nothing.
gaowners32
11-10-2008, 04:54 PM
The way I look at it is I want to get rid of it before the LIM fails again, before the rust eats the quarter panel, etc. I'd like to get the most I can out of it through selling, even if it's $2k, rather than drive it to the ground and get nothing.

Is it surface rust?
Bryan
11-10-2008, 05:38 PM
No, it started on the underside of the quarter panel and it's now coming over the side..so the underside is basically completely rusted out.
Grandamgtblk99
11-10-2008, 06:51 PM
if you sell for 2k lemme know lol.
GregFarz78
11-11-2008, 11:49 AM
^seriously with rust and 130k be lucky if you get 1k for it
Grandamgtblk99
11-11-2008, 12:10 PM
Lol well okay, I just want a beater, so the cheaper the better.
Panacea
11-11-2008, 04:17 PM
Lol well okay, I just want a beater, so the cheaper the better.

Sorry, but the GA would be a good beater. Why spend more money to get a beater when you have the GA? Doesn't make any sense to me. It's borderline GTLUVA logic.

Edit: Thought you were the original poster. I need to learn how to read.
bigstribs
11-11-2008, 04:26 PM
how much for the whole car as is with everything on it?
Grandamgtblk99
11-11-2008, 04:31 PM
Okay edit, didnt see your edit.
xxbackhillxx
11-11-2008, 05:49 PM
Do it. I know I want to.
Bryan
11-11-2008, 07:30 PM
For the car as a whole I guess I'd have to take offers. If I'm going to make significantly less through an offer than I would parting out, I'm gonna part out
Grandamgtblk99
11-11-2008, 08:40 PM
I'd be interested in it all stock, I don't need all the aftermarket parts.
notsoaveragej0e
11-11-2008, 10:36 PM
don't get an '05 G6, they had a POS transmission IMO... 4speed, IIRC.

Look into a used Grand Prix... they are bulletproof and a dime a dozen.
gaowners32
11-11-2008, 10:39 PM
Sorry, but the GA would be a good beater. Why spend more money to get a beater when you have the GA? Doesn't make any sense to me. It's borderline GTLUVA logic.

Edit: Thought you were the original poster. I need to learn how to read.

Arg edit the GT*ove before she comes!!!
gaowners32
11-11-2008, 10:40 PM
As the title states, I'm thinking of parting with the GA soon. Rust is coming over the rear quarter panel, LIM is leaking a tiny bit, over 130k, etc etc. I'd like to get rid of it before any serious problems occur and I'm looking for practical ideas for the next car.

I'm really thinking about an '05 G6 4 cylinder. Looking to spend ~$10k or less if I find a nice deal.

This would also mean a part out of my car probably over the winter.

If your looking for a 4 cylinder just get a Honda.
Grreen99GT
11-11-2008, 10:48 PM
If your looking for a 4 cylinder just get a Honda.

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL1747/8683765/16086460/342783311.jpg

lol
Bryan
11-12-2008, 07:51 AM
don't get an '05 G6, they had a POS transmission IMO... 4speed, IIRC.

Look into a used Grand Prix... they are bulletproof and a dime a dozen.

I'm actually swinging towards those now from the reviews I've been reading. I've found a bunch of them with around 30k miles for $9k, many still with warranties so yeah I'm definitely leaning towards a GP now.
gaowners32
11-14-2008, 10:18 AM
if you sell for 2k lemme know lol.


Here is a nice beater for under 1,000.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NO-RESERVE-GT-ABSOLUTE-SALE-DEALER-TRADE-CHEAP_W0QQitemZ320317959494QQihZ011QQcategoryZ6421 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
gaowners32
11-14-2008, 10:19 AM
http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL1747/8683765/16086460/342783311.jpg

lol

IBidputitinherass.
PhantomLover007
11-14-2008, 10:29 AM
Looks like who ever had that GA before put gloss black on the ram air system and stuff.
gaowners32
11-14-2008, 11:43 AM
Looks like who ever had that GA before put gloss black on the ram air system and stuff.

its called the lazy detailing........