I killed my '86 6000 LE (blown headgasket, broken bolts in cylinder head, bad heater core, etc) after 186,000 miles. As much as I love that car, it seems like a bad idea to put $1,500.00+ in it - especially since I did that three years ago when I replaced the timing gears.
It looks as though I'll be given a '97 Grand Am 4-door with 70,000 miles. It checked out with the dealer with some minor problems (belts, rear passenger window may need a new motor). Does this year/model have any known weak spots or common problems? Any tips appreciated.