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    Car Shop'n

    My fiance and I are in the market for a used car right now. We haven't done any test drives yet, but we're looking for something for not more than $10k. We'd like something sporty and fun but still practical. She's favoring a '98 Sebring owned by a friend for $6k. I'm leary because it already has 120k on the clock, although a vert would be fun. I'm favoring a used Grand Am SE2 or GT. I've been reading some good things about them. Wondering if anyone here has had any personal experience with them.

    "New" cars are fun, but I'm not looking forward to doing battle with a dealer. Car shopping is always an adventure.
    Joe K.
    '11 BMW 328i
    '10 Matrix S AWD
    Previously: '89 Plymouth Sundance Turbo, '98 Camaro V6, '96 Camaro Z28, '99 Camaro Z28, '04 Grand Prix GTP
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  • #2
    You should be able to find a Grand Prix GTP with about 70 on the clock for right around that price range. I was looking at one before I decided to go the cheap route with the Crapalier.
    Former Ride: 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 - 345 rwhp, 360 rwtq... stock internally.

    Current Ride: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Limited - spec.B #312 of 500

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    • #3
      Don't think you'd be interested but take a look at the sig. 118000 miles. Just figured i'd point it out, just in case
      2006 Saturn Ion Redline
      2003 Mits. Eclipse Spyder

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      • #4
        Originally posted by ryan34
        Don't think you'd be interested but take a look at the sig. 118000 miles. Just figured i'd point it out, just in case
        Yeah, I asked her about a V6 4th gen. The response was "We already have a Camaro."
        Joe K.
        '11 BMW 328i
        '10 Matrix S AWD
        Previously: '89 Plymouth Sundance Turbo, '98 Camaro V6, '96 Camaro Z28, '99 Camaro Z28, '04 Grand Prix GTP

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        • #5
          so get a firebird to complement that 'maro.....


          Red '02 Z28 M6 - purchased 6/24/04 with 11,706 miles
          CAGS Eliminator

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          • #6
            I'd get a 1997 or 1998 Buick Regal GS. it has 4 doors, a very nice interior with optional leather and moonroof. Under the hood is the 3800 series II with a supercharger pushing out 240hp.

            I've seen many with ~50K on them sell on Ebay for $8-9,000.

            Nice cars. Very practical and kinda fun, too.
            Tracy
            2002 C5 M6 Convertible
            1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
            Current Mods:
            SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids

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            • #7
              I've also always liked the looks of the Oldsmobile Auroras. I've never taken the time to look into them, though.
              Tracy
              2002 C5 M6 Convertible
              1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
              Current Mods:
              SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids

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              • #8
                If the sebring has a 2.7L its crap. There made by mazda and have some serious issues with the timing chain/internal water pump. My mom had one in her 99 Intrepid and the timing chain went at 50k. Also who puts a water pump inside the engine? Its going to leak eventually they had to know that. But then again I guess you could question who puts the weep hole right over the opti? lol
                1994 Firebird Formula, M6, Fan switch, 160 thermostat, Pacesetter LT headers, Morosso CAI, TB bypass, True duals.

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