Black 1997 Pontiac Grand Am Gt - Needs Repair (car, Vehicle, Automobile, Cheap) on 2040-cars
Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States
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I am selling this vehicle as is. It is a black 1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 6 cylinder automatic. It had 267,896 miles last time I did maintenance, so its a bit higher now. I am the second owner of this car, and obtained it in 2005. It was in great condition when it came to me, and I've taken care of it, but time has worn it out a little. I can only list 4 pics for free, but if you message me I think I can reply and attach more photos if you'd like to see them. The car has been amazingly reliable, and had very few problems over the years. Regular maintenance (kept records), and early precautions kept it from ever having any major engine problems. I actually chose to get another pontiac due to the positive experience, and reliability, I got out of this one. I was still driving it, and everything was going working properly, until this week when it began to overheat. I had the water pump replaced, but after a day it began to overheat again. I drove it to be repaired and stopped three times to let it cool down, however on the fourth stop it started really clanking and shut off completely (so I had it towed). It wasn't the car's fault, I should have called triple AAA instead of driving further when it was still so hot. So I've been told that, at this point, the radiator is bad and the engine also needs some work. It was running perfectly prior to this, so the overheating caused some damage (and more noise than normal). It runs (noisily), and moves, but as it is, I wouldn't expect to drive it very far or fast (due to the overheating). I'm selling it for parts, or repair. Its been an amazing car to me, and I hate to see it go, but it was time for an upgrade for me anyway, so I've chosen to do that rather than have this one repaired. But I really believe this could still be a great little car to someone out there, once the radiator issue is resolved. On the plus side, it has: A full tank of gas Also, it has accurate cruise control, the air conditioning is super cold, the heat works great, it has power locks (the locks engage automatically when the car is put in drive), with a working key fab, power windows (controls for all windows included on drivers side too, as well as working window lock), a working AM/FM radio with CD player, and powerful sound. Note: The stereo in the picture will be removed, and either left empty, and give you the original radio for this car seperately (ask for pics), or the original will already be installed again when you receive it. I'm not sure which yet. It also has driver and passenger airbags, all working seatbelts, adjustable seats, decent interior with no major tears or stains, working overhead/reading lights, rear window defrost, working winsheild wipers (do need replacing), and a cigarette lighter. Theres a roomy trunk, and storage space in the glovebox, console, and tray beneath the radio, as well as pockets on the back of the seats. The headlights & brights work well, as well as brake lights, turn signals, emergency blinker signal, and fog lights (one needs replacing). It comes with the manual, maintenance records, two key fabs, two keys, and one fabric door panel. I know she'll be as great to you as she was to me! |
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