My New but Used Grand Am GT

HotShot · 07-10-2007, 12:48 PM

Just bought it this past saturday for my first car. It was a good buy too, 50k miles for $7500 and its a 2000. The intake andthe ram air hood came with the car so thats two less things I'll have to buy, sounds so good with the intake tho.

Nina · 07-10-2007, 01:15 PM

Pics?

Ajaxus · 07-10-2007, 01:26 PM

throw out that WAI and get a CAI..

Exodus · 07-10-2007, 01:51 PM

Looks good. Headlights are all scuffed up I see.

silvergtjrad · 07-10-2007, 02:36 PM

Sounds like you got a pretty good deal. Cant really tell what kind of shape the body or interior are in from the pics, but for the miles I dont think you could beat that price.

WeibSunder · 07-10-2007, 03:31 PM

Very nice buy. But I have a couple questions.

1. How old was the person you bought it from?

2. Did you research the problems that GA's have before you bought it, and has the LIM (lower intake manifold) gasket already been replaced or is it leaking?

3. Is it just me or is the paint on the side mirrors dull?

4. Are you going to throw some black/clear headlights and some black TYC's on there and make it look sick as hell?

Bryan · 07-10-2007, 04:15 PM

Looks good. Some grill inserts would be a nice start.

kuecker_dj09 · 07-10-2007, 05:19 PM

tint, grill inserts, get a CAI, headlights, tyc tail-lights.

i think i see bugs still on the front of the bumper...or maybe its the pics

cardude007617 · 07-10-2007, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajaxus

throw out that WAI and get a CAI..

i second this. WAI's arent good and hurt power in a way. MP Racing is always a good choice

kuecker_dj09 · 07-10-2007, 06:10 PM

WAIs just make it sound cool. it may feel like your getting more power, but your numbers wont show it, this is what we call a butt dyno!

i have one just because it was a cheap solution till i get the $ for the MP Racing CAI

llsht14 · 07-10-2007, 06:15 PM

what is the sound difference between a WAI and a CAI?

cardude007617 · 07-10-2007, 06:16 PM

i dont know. but do urself a favor and just get a fenderwell intake cai

Grreen99GT · 07-10-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeibSunder

Very nice buy. But I have a couple questions.

1. How old was the person you bought it from?

2. Did you research the problems that GA's have before you bought it, and has the LIM (lower intake manifold) gasket already been replaced or is it leaking?

3. Is it just me or is the paint on the side mirrors dull?

4. Are you going to throw some black/clear headlights and some black TYC's on there and make it look sick as hell?

questions 1-3 reminded me of typical dad questions

kuecker_dj09 · 07-10-2007, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by llsht14

what is the sound difference between a WAI and a CAI?

there really isnt...mine is really growly around 3500....but a fender CAI will give you some power increases and it will help with fuel economy too

kse73 · 07-10-2007, 06:38 PM

Wish someone would buy mine...more mods, less miles Maybe I'll start advertising it some day.

Forget changing out the intake. Pointless until you get some other supporting mods. Its still pleasing to the ears.

kuecker_dj09 · 07-10-2007, 06:58 PM

exhaust, new cam, pulleys, and a chip upgrade would add noticeable gains.....but also drain your wallet quick

Pinnacle · 07-10-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvergtjrad

Sounds like you got a pretty good deal. Cant really tell what kind of shape the body or interior are in from the pics, but for the miles I dont think you could beat that price.

Well I got a 64000mi 2002 GT for $6500 Canadian, not too shabby

llsht14 · 07-10-2007, 07:12 PM

Mine was a 2001 gagt coupe with 78k for $5,000

kuecker_dj09 · 07-10-2007, 07:45 PM

01 GT1 with *gasp* 101k for 6,600 with a free brake check and oil change! plus the body is in great shape

HotShot · 07-10-2007, 09:00 PM

Yea there are bugs on the front of the car, I washed it sunday and waxed it then on monday night I was out driving around with my friends so thats were all the bugs came from. I do want ot get headlight covers and either was thinking about getting black taillights or just keep the stock ones.

07-10-2007, 12:48 PM	#1
HotShot GAGT - Newbie AKA: Justin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lanc. PA Posts: 21 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT coupe	My New but Used Grand Am GT Just bought it this past saturday for my first car. It was a good buy too, 50k miles for $7500 and its a 2000. The intake andthe ram air hood came with the car so thats two less things I'll have to buy, sounds so good with the intake tho.

07-10-2007, 01:51 PM	#4
Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	Looks good. Headlights are all scuffed up I see. __________________ 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

07-10-2007, 02:36 PM	#5
silvergtjrad yargh! AKA: Jared Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 34 Posts: 1,633 Vehicle: 06 TBSS	Sounds like you got a pretty good deal. Cant really tell what kind of shape the body or interior are in from the pics, but for the miles I dont think you could beat that price. __________________ 2006 AWD TBSS 11.719

07-10-2007, 03:31 PM	#6
WeibSunder Got Airway? AKA: Matt Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Evergreen,NC Age: 36 Posts: 1,337 Vehicle: 06 Dodge Magnum	Very nice buy. But I have a couple questions. 1. How old was the person you bought it from? 2. Did you research the problems that GA's have before you bought it, and has the LIM (lower intake manifold) gasket already been replaced or is it leaking? 3. Is it just me or is the paint on the side mirrors dull? 4. Are you going to throw some black/clear headlights and some black TYC's on there and make it look sick as hell? __________________ Kenntnis ist Kraft Air goes in and out, blood goes round and round. Any variation in this, is a bad thing! Last edited by WeibSunder; 07-10-2007 at 03:33 PM.

07-10-2007, 04:15 PM	#7
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	Looks good. Some grill inserts would be a nice start. __________________ CarDomain (Updated 10/9)

07-10-2007, 01:15 PM	#2
Nina My little Guy! AKA: Nina Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 139 Vehicle: 2001 White Grand Am GT	Pics?

07-10-2007, 05:19 PM	#8
kuecker_dj09 Former GAGT Owner AKA: Seth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 552 Vehicle: 2000 Silverado ECSB	tint, grill inserts, get a CAI, headlights, tyc tail-lights. i think i see bugs still on the front of the bumper...or maybe its the pics

07-10-2007, 06:10 PM	#10
kuecker_dj09 Former GAGT Owner AKA: Seth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 552 Vehicle: 2000 Silverado ECSB	WAIs just make it sound cool. it may feel like your getting more power, but your numbers wont show it, this is what we call a butt dyno! i have one just because it was a cheap solution till i get the $ for the MP Racing CAI

07-10-2007, 06:15 PM	#11
llsht14 Custom A/V Installer AKA: Nate Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cambridge Springs, PA Posts: 439 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	what is the sound difference between a WAI and a CAI? __________________ To many mods to list

07-10-2007, 06:16 PM	#12
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	i dont know. but do urself a favor and just get a fenderwell intake cai __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

07-10-2007, 06:38 PM	#15
kse73 AVL AKA: Joe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,543 Vehicle: GTO/Audi A6	Wish someone would buy mine...more mods, less miles Maybe I'll start advertising it some day. Forget changing out the intake. Pointless until you get some other supporting mods. Its still pleasing to the ears. __________________ Procharged and cammed 2005 GTO A4 - Full Pedders Suspension 553 rwhp 479 rwtq 2012 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige

07-10-2007, 06:58 PM	#16
kuecker_dj09 Former GAGT Owner AKA: Seth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 552 Vehicle: 2000 Silverado ECSB	exhaust, new cam, pulleys, and a chip upgrade would add noticeable gains.....but also drain your wallet quick

07-10-2007, 07:12 PM	#18
llsht14 Custom A/V Installer AKA: Nate Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cambridge Springs, PA Posts: 439 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	Mine was a 2001 gagt coupe with 78k for $5,000 __________________ To many mods to list

07-10-2007, 07:45 PM	#19
kuecker_dj09 Former GAGT Owner AKA: Seth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 552 Vehicle: 2000 Silverado ECSB	01 GT1 with gasp 101k for 6,600 with a free brake check and oil change! plus the body is in great shape

07-10-2007, 09:00 PM	#20
HotShot GAGT - Newbie AKA: Justin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lanc. PA Posts: 21 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT coupe	Yea there are bugs on the front of the car, I washed it sunday and waxed it then on monday night I was out driving around with my friends so thats were all the bugs came from. I do want ot get headlight covers and either was thinking about getting black taillights or just keep the stock ones.