2000 Grand Am Gt (bought jan 9)

bryanw0087 · 01-22-2007, 03:10 PM

Hey all, i bought this on Janurary 9th during a snow storm, for 6995, it came with waranty and also they put a bunch of new stuff in the steering for me for no cost. i was thinking about doing some modding however im a poor college student and also making payments on this car and car insurance went up! the only thing i did basically since i got it was get the pontiac vinyls that fit on the front and rear bumpers, i have my own vinyl cutter as well as my own vinyl so i can pretty much make any vinyl i would want for much cheaper than anyone could sell them to me. i would love real dark tint like i had on my old car but the cops around where i live are ****s and keep getting me in trouble with it and making me take it off. i would like some new wheels since the paint on the edges of these ones are chipping, exhuast would be nice as well as new taillights and all that good stuff but i dont really have the money yet. (unless you guys/gals wanna give me some good deals on slightly used parts) thought about getting grill inserts, but im not sure yet. trying to get cheap things so i dont get yelled at for wasting money that i really dont have to be spending. Here are some pics also you can go to my cardomain page and check it out if you would like and my other cars i had in the past as well as this car can be found at http://members.cardomain.com/bryanw0087

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pyro · 01-22-2007, 03:16 PM

nice n clean...make an Fquick garage tho instead of cardomain...
check ebay for some black TYC tails.

if you get exhaust, go with the flowmaster 80 series...check my fquick (link in signature) for some ideas.

enjoy your stay on the site

Ajaxus · 01-22-2007, 03:21 PM

iirc a flowmaster muffler (80 series) with tips is being sold right now at a VERY good price on here.

and welcome, have fun modding, you may find it to be more addictive than crack as some ppl can attest..

Bryan · 01-22-2007, 04:15 PM

How many miles on her?

bballr4567 · 01-22-2007, 04:52 PM

Ok shall we all say mmmmm white coupes!!!

bryanw0087 · 01-22-2007, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanwhitegt

How many miles on her?

85k miles u might think thats high but i will maintain and drive the car till probably 160k or more, i had a 95 corsica with 226k miles on it and i sold it and it ran just fine, i traded in my car that was worth 800 and got 1800 for it plus i got alot of stuff replaced on it for nothing because the steering was a little out of whack when i test drove it, theres no dents, scratches, paint chips, its pretty much spotless for a 2000 coupe with over 80k miles,

bryanw0087 · 01-22-2007, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajaxus

iirc a flowmaster muffler (80 series) with tips is being sold right now at a VERY good price on here.

and welcome, have fun modding, you may find it to be more addictive than crack as some ppl can attest..

does anyone have sound clips from that muffler or can give me any info on how hard it is to put on because i would just do it in my garage by myself if its possible.. to save on labor

Braves299 · 01-22-2007, 07:36 PM

Good luck with it. In my opinion, Grand Am's are hard to beat when it comes to used cars in the same price range.

gagt88 · 01-22-2007, 07:40 PM

try doing a video search on google for "grand am" they have a couple of sound clips there

bryanw0087 · 01-22-2007, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gagt88

try doing a video search on google for "grand am" they have a couple of sound clips there

alright thanks ill try that

GrandAmGT1996 · 01-22-2007, 08:58 PM

Nice GAGT. Another cheap mod you could do is the turn signal overlay, available through GrafxWerks, one of the site sponsors.

Bryan · 01-23-2007, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanw0087

85k miles u might think thats high but i will maintain and drive the car till probably 160k or more, i had a 95 corsica with 226k miles on it and i sold it and it ran just fine, i traded in my car that was worth 800 and got 1800 for it plus i got alot of stuff replaced on it for nothing because the steering was a little out of whack when i test drove it, theres no dents, scratches, paint chips, its pretty much spotless for a 2000 coupe with over 80k miles,

Oh no doubt youll get more than 160k. But nah 85Ks not really bad for a '00. When I got my 99 it was at 105K.
Thats pretty cool they hooked you up with the steering fix. My dealer was a d!ck about fixing little things before I bought it.

Exodus · 01-23-2007, 10:14 AM

Oh man, I remember when my headlights look that smooth, no scatches from road debris.

AaronGTR · 01-23-2007, 11:52 AM

Since you are going to college my advice is... save your money and just drive it, graduate and get a good paying job, buy a newer nicer car. There is soo much out there now thats better than the GA. 10 years makes a huge difference in the auto world as far as engines and technology. If you get a little bit of cash maybe get some cheap but cool looking wheels and a stereo just to make it more enjoyable to drive. Leave it at that.

Exodus · 01-23-2007, 12:07 PM

^^ I agree. Especially at 80,000 miles, im sure the car went through at least 2 LIM leaks.

bryanw0087 · 01-23-2007, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exodus

^^ I agree. Especially at 80,000 miles, im sure the car went through at least 2 LIM leaks.

actually it went through 0 leaks it hasnt had a problem yet i have all the records of evertyhing that was done to it and all it has is new tires, brakes, suspension serviced, and steering, and of course oil changed

LoboMan7409 · 01-23-2007, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Since you are going to college my advice is... save your money and just drive it, graduate and get a good paying job, buy a newer nicer car. There is soo much out there now thats better than the GA. 10 years makes a huge difference in the auto world as far as engines and technology. If you get a little bit of cash maybe get some cheap but cool looking wheels and a stereo just to make it more enjoyable to drive. Leave it at that.

This coming from the guy with the sickest, fastest most expensive GA out there?

LoboMan7409 · 01-23-2007, 04:07 PM

Anywho, White FTW. Oh and I have a flowmaster 80 series muffler, Ill throw up some clips when I get home

02-20-2007, 10:14 PM

oh yeh white is sexyy

lastyear4gt · 02-21-2007, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Since you are going to college my advice is... save your money and just drive it, graduate and get a good paying job, buy a newer nicer car. There is soo much out there now thats better than the GA. 10 years makes a huge difference in the auto world as far as engines and technology. If you get a little bit of cash maybe get some cheap but cool looking wheels and a stereo just to make it more enjoyable to drive. Leave it at that.

Uhoh, you aren't tapping out soon are you?

01-22-2007, 03:10 PM	#1
bryanw0087 2000 GAGT AKA: Bryan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knox, Pennsylvania Age: 34 Posts: 683 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	2000 Grand Am Gt (bought jan 9) Hey all, i bought this on Janurary 9th during a snow storm, for 6995, it came with waranty and also they put a bunch of new stuff in the steering for me for no cost. i was thinking about doing some modding however im a poor college student and also making payments on this car and car insurance went up! the only thing i did basically since i got it was get the pontiac vinyls that fit on the front and rear bumpers, i have my own vinyl cutter as well as my own vinyl so i can pretty much make any vinyl i would want for much cheaper than anyone could sell them to me. i would love real dark tint like i had on my old car but the cops around where i live are **s and keep getting me in trouble with it and making me take it off. i would like some new wheels since the paint on the edges of these ones are chipping, exhuast would be nice as well as new taillights and all that good stuff but i dont really have the money yet. (unless you guys/gals wanna give me some good deals on slightly used parts)** thought about getting grill inserts, but im not sure yet. trying to get cheap things so i dont get yelled at for wasting money that i really dont have to be spending. Here are some pics also you can go to my cardomain page and check it out if you would like and my other cars i had in the past as well as this car can be found at http://members.cardomain.com/bryanw0087 and another __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2544207/1

01-22-2007, 03:16 PM	#2
pyro mAUDIrator AKA: Jeremy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Age: 34 Posts: 3,837 Vehicle: '05 A4 1.8T	nice n clean...make an Fquick garage tho instead of cardomain... check ebay for some black TYC tails. if you get exhaust, go with the flowmaster 80 series...check my fquick (link in signature) for some ideas. enjoy your stay on the site __________________ They can come closer than close, yeah...original they never will be. Florida Members...CLICK HERE

01-22-2007, 07:36 PM	#8
Braves299 WVU owns you AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derwood, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 2,170 Vehicle: '99 GA SE 3.4, '06 Ram	Good luck with it. In my opinion, Grand Am's are hard to beat when it comes to used cars in the same price range. __________________ Carl Lee Combs July 8, 1944 - February 20, 2002 "Gone for now, never forgotten"

01-23-2007, 10:14 AM	#13
Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	Oh man, I remember when my headlights look that smooth, no scatches from road debris. __________________ Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow, What you need is someone strong to use you —Opiate, T O O L

01-23-2007, 11:52 AM	#14
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Since you are going to college my advice is... save your money and just drive it, graduate and get a good paying job, buy a newer nicer car. There is soo much out there now thats better than the GA. 10 years makes a huge difference in the auto world as far as engines and technology. If you get a little bit of cash maybe get some cheap but cool looking wheels and a stereo just to make it more enjoyable to drive. Leave it at that. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

01-22-2007, 04:15 PM	#4
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	How many miles on her?

01-22-2007, 04:52 PM	#5
bballr4567 GAGT - Member AKA: Josh Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 733 Vehicle: 09 Pontiac G8 GT	Ok shall we all say mmmmm white coupes!!!

01-22-2007, 07:40 PM	#9
gagt88 GA all day! AKA: Ken Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Bedford MA Posts: 37 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT	try doing a video search on google for "grand am" they have a couple of sound clips there

01-23-2007, 12:07 PM	#15
Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	^^ I agree. Especially at 80,000 miles, im sure the car went through at least 2 LIM leaks. __________________ Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow, What you need is someone strong to use you —Opiate, T O O L

01-23-2007, 04:07 PM	#18
LoboMan7409 User account under probation AKA: Alan Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 884 Vehicle: 2003 GT1	Anywho, White FTW. Oh and I have a flowmaster 80 series muffler, Ill throw up some clips when I get home

02-20-2007, 10:14 PM	#19
99GAGTCOUPE Guest Posts: n/a	oh yeh white is sexyy

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