Hello, I am considering purchasing a 1994 Grand Am SE from a small dealer & would like some help on deciding whether or not to buy it. My first question is how dependable is this vehicle? I test drove it and it seemed perfect (I dont know if thats because it's actually in good shape or just because I'm needing a car *really* bad). It has 162000 miles on it & when I got back from the test drive the dealer made a comment that it was leaking antifreeze & he thought he had fixed it - so now that has me worrying about a breakdown. I went back a few days later and he said he replaced the radiator & it wasnt leaking anymore... I have had horrible luck in buying decent vehicles, even from "reputable" car dealers, so I'm a little gun shy about commiting myself & money into another. The price is $1600 and I would really hate myself it this car is a good buy & I passed it up. Are there any usual problem I can expect from it or I am just being overly cautious? Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks!
Past/Present 1994 Grand AM Owners... need your input please!
Aug 04, 2005
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8 cylinder? 6 speed stick shift? twin turbo?
It's an 8 cylinder, sorry.
Automatic
A 8 banger on a '94 GA....Boy thats a new one on me. I'd think it would have a 3.1 V6. I would have a good mechanic you trust check it out real good before you buy it. A car with that many miles you never know how well it was taken care of.
Good luck,
Thomas
There hasn't been an 8 cylinder Grand Am since around 1980. In 1985 the Grand Am was turned into a little front wheel drive econobox and thats what it has been since.
Ok then I guess that would make it a V6 I'll go back & ask the dealer.
Ok then I guess that would make it a V6 I'll go back & ask the dealer.
Without knowing what you really have, it is difficult to give a meaningful answer.
I went back to double check about this & he said that it IS an 8 cylinder. Now he also has a 1993 Grand AM & says that one is a V6, but the '94 is not.
Stay away from them. They are lying to you. Go somewhere else.
A 8 banger on a '94 GA....Boy thats a new one on me. I'd think it would have a 3.1 V6. I would have a good mechanic you trust check it out real good before you buy it. A car with that many miles you never know how well it was taken care of.
Good luck,
Thomas
You need to find a different dealer. This one is clueless or flat out lying to you! There has NOT been a V8 Grand Am since it went to front wheel drive in 1985.
Thanks for the advice for all who have replied to my questions; you guys have saved me a TON of money & headaches! I guess I'll head to Car-Mart when Monday rolls around & see what else catches my eye.
A 8 banger on a '94 GA....Boy thats a new one on me. I'd think it would have a 3.1 V6. I would have a good mechanic you trust check it out real good before you buy it. A car with that many miles you never know how well it was taken care of.
Good luck,
Thomas
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