2002 grand prix suspension problem?

I would have a REPUTABLE mechanic check it out for you. You never know what damage was done to the suspension, but if it was hit hard enough to bend something, it may have bent too far to be peoperly aligned again. The seller may even know this. Don't be a sucker. Check it out.

Knowing the little bit you do know about the vehicle I'd say its time to say hasta la vista to that car and move on. You can find GP's on almost every used car lot.

This car is what I call a Smash & Trade. There are so many of them on used car lots waiting for the unsuspecting to walk in .

Somebody smashes his car up, gets it fixed and trades it in because they no long want it or it wasn't repaired correctly.

Obviously this GP has some problems. It could be many different things causing the vibration.

1. Bent Wheel.
2. Damaged Wheel Bearing hub.
3. Bent Strut Tower.
4. Bent Unibody.
5. Bent A Frame / Tie Rod.
6. Alignment Off specs.
7. or ???

Also in time the paint & bondo on the rear quarter panel may deteriorate at a rapid rate then you'll have a car that looks like hell too.

Good Luck.

========= Harryface =========

Despite of your suggestion to say hasta la vista to the car I have decided to purchase it. In fact, right rear strut tower was bent. I have replaced both rear struts and now my car drives like a dream. I think it was a steal to buy this 2002 GP SE for $9500?

Thank you all for your help!