Mike32282 Posted August 20, 2004 Author Posted August 20, 2004 Well it was a very comfortable ride for a big guy, and it was stylish. i had a nice stereo, moonroof, spoiler, back windows went all the way down, the driver seat felt like a cockpit of a plane. I now have a 2001 Stratus Coupe, moonroof, nice system, red, it's okay but I really don't like it that much. There is not enough room inside and my knees hurt went I drive back and forth from Buffalo to Syracuse. 456[/snapback] Hmm, that's interesting. Did you ever think about going back to the Grand Am when you need a new one? Or are you looking at something else?
sweet baboo Posted August 20, 2004 Posted August 20, 2004 you want a safe bet on reliability, stick with the Accord or Camry getting a Hyundai or Pontiac is like playing Russian Roulette I also highly recommend Subarus From Consumer Reports Three-Year-old vehicles Problems with 2001s Make Problems per 100 Vehicles Infiniti 21 Lexus 23 Toyota 24 Acura 28 Honda 35 Subaru 36 Mazda 39 Mitsubishi 41 Nissan 41 Buick 48 Saab 50 BMW 51 Lincoln 54 Average 54 Hyundai 56 Mercury 57 Ford 58 Saturn 58 Jeep 58 Chevrolet 59 Dodge 60 Chrysler 60 Audi 60 Volvo 62 GMC 63 Oldsmobile 64 Pontiac 64 Volkswagen 78 Mercedes-Benz 79 Cadillac 91 Five-Year-old vehicles Problems with 1999s Make Problems per 100 Vehicles Infiniti 24 Lexus 32 Acura 34 Toyota 35 Nissan 46 Subaru 51 Honda 53 Mazda 54 BMW 60 Saturn 62 Lincoln 72 Buick 72 Saab 74 Ford 75 Average 79 Mercury 82 Cadillac 82 Mercedes-Benz 87 Chrysler 88 Dodge 90 Chevrolet 92 Plymouth 95 Volvo 95 GMC 95 Audi 98 Jeep 99 Pontiac 99 Oldsmobile 109 Volkswagen 138
IBTG81 Posted August 20, 2004 Posted August 20, 2004 I drive a 2001 Grand AM GT, 99K miles. DON'T BUY ONE. I'm starting to have som eproblems, and my electrical system is giving me all kinds of headaches. My serious advice? Stay as FAR AWAY FROM GM AS POSSIBLE. Buy a Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, or Nissian.
MarkyMannn Posted August 20, 2004 Posted August 20, 2004 I drive a 2001 Grand AM GT, 99K miles. DON'T BUY ONE. I'm starting to have som eproblems, and my electrical system is giving me all kinds of headaches. My serious advice? Stay as FAR AWAY FROM GM AS POSSIBLE. Buy a Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, or Nissian. 485[/snapback] I think most people would be happy with a car that STARTS to give problems @ 99,000. Really, what are your expectations? Cars can be hard to figure out though, what's good and isn't. I had a 94 Taurus from 30,000 to 99,000 when it was totalled. Not one single repair. Just routine maintenance. So happy with that I went for the re-designed 2000 as a replacement. What a piece of stevestojan! 70,000 on this and at least a half dozen repairs including 2 PS pumps. Go figure
Mediaman Posted August 20, 2004 Posted August 20, 2004 Had a 95 grand am through the summer of 2002 over 100k miles on it, the only major problem was the power window and water pump. Other then that no breakdowns ever! However that being said Pontiac is dicontinuing the Grand Am in favor of the G6. So you may see good deals on that. I currently own a 2002 Grand Prix GTP (my second gtp) Its our "family car" and the car has serious muscle. I could not go back to a lower HP car.
Guest Guest Posted August 20, 2004 Posted August 20, 2004 I think most people would be happy with a car that STARTS to give problems @ 99,000. Really, what are your expectations? I totally disagree with you. Every single car should be able to last at a minimum of 100,000 miles without serious problems. I had a Accord with 175,000 miles on it and the only thing that needed to be done was plugs, new radiator (NYS Thruway salt driving), replace timing belt, and new brakes. I consider all of these things other than the radiator normal maintenance on the vehicle. My recent purchases have been Volvos and neither vehicle (1- 80K+, 2-50k+) has needed any "extra" non-maintenance repairs. My expecations is that I should be able to maintain my vehicle with "average" attentions and care. The car should run for a minimum of 100K miles without any engine problems. I have high standards and choose not to purchase throw away American style cars.
Mike32282 Posted August 20, 2004 Author Posted August 20, 2004 you want a safe bet on reliability, stick with the Accord or Camry getting a Hyundai or Pontiac is like playing Russian Roulette I also highly recommend Subarus From Consumer Reports Three-Year-old vehicles Problems with 2001s Make Problems per 100 Vehicles Infiniti 21 Lexus 23 Toyota 24 Acura 28 Honda 35 Subaru 36 Mazda 39 Mitsubishi 41 Nissan 41 Buick 48 Saab 50 BMW 51 Lincoln 54 Average 54 Hyundai 56 Mercury 57 Ford 58 Saturn 58 Jeep 58 Chevrolet 59 Dodge 60 Chrysler 60 Audi 60 Volvo 62 GMC 63 Oldsmobile 64 Pontiac 64 Volkswagen 78 Mercedes-Benz 79 Cadillac 91 Five-Year-old vehicles Problems with 1999s Make Problems per 100 Vehicles Infiniti 24 Lexus 32 Acura 34 Toyota 35 Nissan 46 Subaru 51 Honda 53 Mazda 54 BMW 60 Saturn 62 Lincoln 72 Buick 72 Saab 74 Ford 75 Average 79 Mercury 82 Cadillac 82 Mercedes-Benz 87 Chrysler 88 Dodge 90 Chevrolet 92 Plymouth 95 Volvo 95 GMC 95 Audi 98 Jeep 99 Pontiac 99 Oldsmobile 109 Volkswagen 138 480[/snapback] That's what I was looking for. Thanks!
Mike32282 Posted August 20, 2004 Author Posted August 20, 2004 I drive a 2001 Grand AM GT, 99K miles. DON'T BUY ONE. I'm starting to have som eproblems, and my electrical system is giving me all kinds of headaches. My serious advice? Stay as FAR AWAY FROM GM AS POSSIBLE. Buy a Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, or Nissian. 485[/snapback] I've heard they have problems. That's the reason why I was looking at the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Elantra too. Had a 95 grand am through the summer of 2002 over 100k miles on it, the only major problem was the power window and water pump. Other then that no breakdowns ever! However that being said Pontiac is dicontinuing the Grand Am in favor of the G6. So you may see good deals on that. I currently own a 2002 Grand Prix GTP (my second gtp) Its our "family car" and the car has serious muscle. I could not go back to a lower HP car. 1013[/snapback] I didn't know they were discontinuing the Grand Am. That's interesting. I'm have to check it out. Thanks man!
stuckincincy Posted August 20, 2004 Posted August 20, 2004 I've heard they have problems. That's the reason why I was looking at the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Elantra too.I didn't know they were discontinuing the Grand Am. That's interesting. I'm have to check it out. Thanks man! 1267[/snapback] Mike, here's a useful site to consult when shopping around for a new vehicle. http://www.consumerguide.com/
Mike32282 Posted August 20, 2004 Author Posted August 20, 2004 Mike, here's a useful site to consult when shopping around for a new vehicle.http://www.consumerguide.com/ 1555[/snapback] Sweet! Thank you very much, man!
stuckincincy Posted August 20, 2004 Posted August 20, 2004 Sweet! Thank you very much, man! 1561[/snapback] A short word about their ratings. They are within a "class" of vehicle. That is, a "6" in the luxury class is not the same as a "6" in the subcompact catagory. Hunt around the site a bit...they have some good info about financing, how not to get skewered when making a deal, and so forth.
macdaddy Posted August 21, 2004 Posted August 21, 2004 A short word about their ratings. They are within a "class" of vehicle. That is, a "6" in the luxury class is not the same as a "6" in the subcompact catagory. Hunt around the site a bit...they have some good info about financing, how not to get skewered when making a deal, and so forth. 1575[/snapback] Camry and Accord are the way to go. You will have very little maintenance and get top dollar when you decide to trade or sell. That's the key. The Grand Am will be worth 2 grand in 5 years while the Accord will be worth 5. I count the beans for a Honda and Toyota dealer. I know.
Mike32282 Posted August 21, 2004 Author Posted August 21, 2004 Camry and Accord are the way to go. You will have very little maintenance and get top dollar when you decide to trade or sell. That's the key. The Grand Amwill be worth 2 grand in 5 years while the Accord will be worth 5. I count the beans for a Honda and Toyota dealer. I know. 1686[/snapback] Right now the Toyota Camry and the Nissan Altima are my top choices. I tried the Accord, but I wasn't that comfortable in it.
Mike in Syracuse Posted August 21, 2004 Posted August 21, 2004 Thanks for the feedback. I didn't like the Grand Prix, I was looking at the Grand Am, but am not sure yet. I'm also checking out the Toyota Camry and the Hyundai Elantra. 426[/snapback] The Camry is an OUTSTANDING car. It was my ver first company car I put 90K on it in two years (I commuted from Albany to Syracuse everyday) and it never hiccupped. As a matter of fact, we bought the car after the lease was up and we still own it. It's got 118K on it now and it's still purring like a kitten. Go with the Camry!
Mike32282 Posted August 21, 2004 Author Posted August 21, 2004 The Camry is an OUTSTANDING car. It was my ver first company car I put 90K on it in two years (I commuted from Albany to Syracuse everyday) and it never hiccupped. As a matter of fact, we bought the car after the lease was up and we still own it. It's got 118K on it now and it's still purring like a kitten. Go with the Camry! 1702[/snapback] Thanks Mike! I really loved the Camry when I test drove it. Very smooth ride, nice and comfortable. I think for now, they are at the top of my list.
jarthur31 Posted August 21, 2004 Posted August 21, 2004 LOL I am looking at the Nissan Altima and Hyundai Elantra next. Those cars supposedly have the most leg room out of all. 467[/snapback] I don't doubt it, if you're less than 5'5" in height. Wax on, wax off.
Mike32282 Posted August 21, 2004 Author Posted August 21, 2004 I don't doubt it, if you're less than 5'5" in height. Wax on, wax off. 1711[/snapback] Huh?
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