bye bye grand am

GTspeed · 07-29-2004, 08:23 AM

after 2 and a half years, bye bye grand am. its been a great car, but i couldnt resist. just purchased a 2001 Regal GS with 23k miles on it yesterday. Loaded with upgraded 8 speaker Monsoon system, alloys, sunroof, leather, driver information center, grand touring suspension....Love the stealth approach too! definitaly faster than the grand am. sorry steve!!

well here's some pics i just took...

AMRAAM4 · 07-29-2004, 08:34 AM

You just went from 22 to 52

kubiache · 07-29-2004, 08:39 AM

Great choice man. Are you planning on modding it, or are you going to drive it like most grandmas do?

Seriously though, sweet car.

GTspeed · 07-29-2004, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

You just went from 22 to 52

yeah...i know and i love it. they never see it coming. and yeah i plan on doing a few things...nothing too severe...maybe cai, exhaust work...and MAYBE smaller pulley for supercharger.

cavingchick · 07-29-2004, 09:01 AM

ya seriously...hope you can drive better then the other grandpas on the road. HAHAHA! i guess it is cool though

Esco301 · 07-29-2004, 09:15 AM

The old lady has one of those... it focken moves.

UNCTYPE-S · 07-29-2004, 11:09 AM

cai, exhaust, pulley on that car? ummmm..............ok i guess.

Vintalage · 07-29-2004, 11:13 AM

Not exactly a vehicle within my radar. But ok. Can't deny the power???

Molson · 07-29-2004, 11:43 AM

did it come with a free chrome walker?

07-29-2004, 01:05 PM

Regals are nice. My friend has one just like that....it screams =D

tiggerp504 · 07-29-2004, 02:10 PM

it is a nice car i have a 2002 green regal with just about the same stuff just diff rims nice car make sure you take care of it i can have a couple of prob and i dont know if the regal is that much faster than the grand am gt at least not in acceleration but just my opionion just depends on the driver

Linmo04GAGT · 07-29-2004, 02:52 PM

Regal is not an old people car. The Park Avenue and the LeSabre are though.

I like the Regal, luxurious and powerful.
But the Regal and Century are being phased out though for a new model, the Lacrosse.

Looks pretty sharp.

Vintalage · 07-29-2004, 03:13 PM

My dad recently had a '04 Lesabre as a rental. Man, old people car indeed. Never paid attention to them and never had the slight interest to sit in one. It rides like a boat. Interior sucks. Looks as cheap as my GA's interior...more or less.

GTspeed · 07-29-2004, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggerp504

it is a nice car i have a 2002 green regal with just about the same stuff just diff rims nice car make sure you take care of it i can have a couple of prob and i dont know if the regal is that much faster than the grand am gt at least not in acceleration but just my opionion just depends on the driver

cool. i know the grand am gt is about the same if not a lil faster than the regular regal ls, but i know the gs is faster. its the same speed pretty much as a grand prix gtp 0-60 and from what i've read, about the same in the 1/4 too. and not worried about the problems i may have...have full warranty...i had a lil more than a few with the grand am, so hopefully it does better than that did. and i wouldnt consider it an "old person" car myself...i see more old people driving grand am se's. but the gt's alot of young people. doesnt look all that fast. but i like that. only thing that sucks is it requires premium fuel, and that's like 1.90/gallon here.
but notice you're from kenner. awesome, i go to school there at itt-tech. actually have class tomorrow morning.

woo hoo. but anyways, i like my "old person" car and that's all that matters

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tiggerp504 · 07-30-2004, 01:12 AM

thats good to meet someone from la cuz i kind of new to the grand am thing maybe you can help me sometime but yeah good choice with the regal

BiHStL · 07-30-2004, 01:18 AM

ok seriously i know nothing about regals, but in the pick it says sc boost, is it what i think it is , a supercharger, is that why it need premium fuel.

If that is the case, it is by no mean an old persons car in my opinion.

GTspeed · 07-30-2004, 04:31 AM

yes....Regal GS= supercharged.....regular Regal LS = not

RAMAIR1 · 07-31-2004, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTspeed

i plan on doing a few things...nothing too severe...maybe cai, exhaust work...and MAYBE smaller pulley for supercharger.

Absolutely do these things...you won't believe the difference. The smaller pulley is a must with the CAI and exhaust though. Believe it or not they should put you in the high 13 second range. Mustang owners will be VERY upset. After those quick simple things look into suspension upgrades/wheels.

I love it when people consider my REGAL a Grandad's car. They change their minds after 1 ride. Some people just don't get the whole sleeper thing. Very nice car...when I am finally able to drop the GA I will be looking for a low mileage GS. I'm trying to talk the wife into a WRX or Saab 9-2X right now. Turbo induced boost is incredibly addictive.

Man.....I haven't posted here in months....and it took a Regal to get this one.

Here: Turbo Buick Web Site (SC section)

GTspeed · 08-01-2004, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAMAIR1

Absolutely do these things...you won't believe the difference. The smaller pulley is a must with the CAI and exhaust though. Believe it or not they should put you in the high 13 second range. Mustang owners will be VERY upset. After those quick simple things look into suspension upgrades/wheels.

I love it when people consider my REGAL a Grandad's car. They change their minds after 1 ride. Some people just don't get the whole sleeper thing. Very nice car...when I am finally able to drop the GA I will be looking for a low mileage GS. I'm trying to talk the wife into a WRX or Saab 9-2X right now. Turbo induced boost is incredibly addictive.

Man.....I haven't posted here in months....and it took a Regal to get this one.

Here: Turbo Buick Web Site (SC section)

yeah, i've already surprised quite a few people

. but so far...everyone that has been in it loves it. my g/f said she loves the color and the seats are more comfortable than my grand am's. my mom loves it too, i didnt tell her i was getting it

. just brought it home and, surprise! but i looked into the mods for it. can be made to go pretty fast for not too much money...under 500 will do alot. just gonna have to be able to put the stock pulley back on just incase i need warranty work done, but the tool thingy is like 140 i think. oh well. but i also love the sleeper look...it was between this and a GTP, and they are identical performance-wise, so i got the regal mainly just because of the stealth look. after a few mods, ill have to find a track around here.

mr_eh · 08-01-2004, 04:15 AM

i'd rock it... 3800 supercharged? cmon now...

07-29-2004, 08:23 AM	#1
GTspeed GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: slidell, la Age: 39 Posts: 283 Vehicle: 2001 Regal GS	bye bye grand am after 2 and a half years, bye bye grand am. its been a great car, but i couldnt resist. just purchased a 2001 Regal GS with 23k miles on it yesterday. Loaded with upgraded 8 speaker Monsoon system, alloys, sunroof, leather, driver information center, grand touring suspension....Love the stealth approach too! definitaly faster than the grand am. sorry steve!! well here's some pics i just took... Attached Thumbnails

07-29-2004, 08:34 AM	#2
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	You just went from 22 to 52 __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

07-29-2004, 08:39 AM	#3
kubiache Get blown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 42 Posts: 1,858 Vehicle: 1998 GTP	Great choice man. Are you planning on modding it, or are you going to drive it like most grandmas do? Seriously though, sweet car. __________________ Dave Woodward '01 GA SE --- 14.864 @ 92.61mph.....NA '98 GTP - NIC cam / P&P heads / 105# springs / Titanium retainers / INTENSE LW pushrods / CC Lifters / INTENSE TCS-300 / ZZP Poly mounts / RT 3" DP / PEMs / ZZP MPS 3.2, 3.0 / Wizair / 103s / DHP / AFC 2.2 .......still tuning

07-29-2004, 09:01 AM	#5
cavingchick married ol hag! AKA: Kelly Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: pottstown, pa Age: 41 Posts: 831 Vehicle: 06 Subaru WRX 5MT	ya seriously...hope you can drive better then the other grandpas on the road. HAHAHA! i guess it is cool though __________________ ohai! cavingman and cavingchick are hitched!

07-29-2004, 09:15 AM	#6
Esco301 I Like Stuff AKA: escobar Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Connecticut Age: 40 Posts: 461 Vehicle: 2003 GAGT 30th Ann.	The old lady has one of those... it focken moves. __________________ "Humor is almost always anger with its makeup on, I think, but in little towns the makeup tends to be thin." A Róisín........slán, a ghrá .

07-29-2004, 11:09 AM	#7
UNCTYPE-S GAGT - Junkie AKA: Jim Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 5,517 Vehicle: 09 G37x Coupe	cai, exhaust, pulley on that car? ummmm..............ok i guess.

07-29-2004, 11:13 AM	#8
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Not exactly a vehicle within my radar. But ok. Can't deny the power??? __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

07-29-2004, 11:43 AM	#9
Molson Admininadian! AKA: Jim Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Great White Norf Age: 45 Posts: 3,695 Vehicle: Duramax, C10, MKZ	did it come with a free chrome walker? __________________ Sig

07-29-2004, 01:05 PM	#10
Hexx Guest Posts: n/a	Regals are nice. My friend has one just like that....it screams =D

07-29-2004, 02:10 PM	#11
tiggerp504 I eat lil green men Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kenner La Age: 36 Posts: 45 Vehicle: 2002 grand am gt coupe	it is a nice car i have a 2002 green regal with just about the same stuff just diff rims nice car make sure you take care of it i can have a couple of prob and i dont know if the regal is that much faster than the grand am gt at least not in acceleration but just my opionion just depends on the driver

07-29-2004, 02:52 PM	#12
Linmo04GAGT GAGT - Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 45 Posts: 24 Vehicle: 2004	Regal is not an old people car. The Park Avenue and the LeSabre are though. I like the Regal, luxurious and powerful. But the Regal and Century are being phased out though for a new model, the Lacrosse. Looks pretty sharp.

07-29-2004, 03:13 PM	#13
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	My dad recently had a '04 Lesabre as a rental. Man, old people car indeed. Never paid attention to them and never had the slight interest to sit in one. It rides like a boat. Interior sucks. Looks as cheap as my GA's interior...more or less. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

07-30-2004, 01:12 AM	#15
tiggerp504 I eat lil green men Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kenner La Age: 36 Posts: 45 Vehicle: 2002 grand am gt coupe	thats good to meet someone from la cuz i kind of new to the grand am thing maybe you can help me sometime but yeah good choice with the regal

07-30-2004, 01:18 AM	#16
BiHStL B O Z Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BiH Age: 33 Posts: 1,018 Vehicle: 01 GAGT1 Coupe	ok seriously i know nothing about regals, but in the pick it says sc boost, is it what i think it is , a supercharger, is that why it need premium fuel. If that is the case, it is by no mean an old persons car in my opinion. __________________ Mods: Custom CAI, Flowmaster 80, Overlays, G2 Tails, Custom Car Grills, Lotek Guage Pod Much more coming soon! My CarDomain Page

07-30-2004, 04:31 AM	#17
GTspeed GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: slidell, la Age: 39 Posts: 283 Vehicle: 2001 Regal GS	yes....Regal GS= supercharged.....regular Regal LS = not

08-01-2004, 04:15 AM	#20
mr_eh Hi. AKA: xxx Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 39 Posts: 4,405 Vehicle: 05 Srt-4 / 00GrandAmSE	i'd rock it... 3800 supercharged? cmon now... __________________ 4cyl ga se -> 431whp srt4 -> 600whp s14? wtf.

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