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#8734 - 08/31/07 11:06 PM good idea?
dukedevils06 Offline
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hey guys im trying to buy my first car. I found a 97 grand prix gtp 4dr for 2600. BUT it has 165k miles on it. I wouldnt drive it that much, to work and school pretty much. Its in good shape and the guy has taken good care of it. For my first car, do you think this would be a good idea? thanks
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#8735 - 09/01/07 12:06 AM Re: good idea?
GTPCompG Offline
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Wouldn't be a bad idea. Sounds nice:)
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#8736 - 09/01/07 05:12 AM Re: good idea?
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For your first car, it sounds like a good idea. I'm glad I got a Grand Prix for my first car. laugh
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#8737 - 09/01/07 08:25 AM Re: good idea?
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Depends how well taken care of it he has done. I know that year has a few concerns. I would say oil leaks the most. See if he has changed any gaskets for it yet. I think you could get that price lower.
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#8738 - 09/01/07 09:33 AM Re: good idea?
AustinGTP Offline
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Quote:
Originally posted by dukedevils06:
I wouldnt drive it that much
Liar. crazy

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#8739 - 09/01/07 12:19 PM Re: good idea?
Richard Candelario Offline
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welcome aboard. good folks and good info here. good luck on the buy of that GP. You wont be disappointed.
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#8740 - 09/01/07 01:50 PM Re: good idea?
Kev-GTP Offline
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Buy it!!!
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#8741 - 09/01/07 03:02 PM Re: good idea?
ordonez1307 Offline
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i say take it for a test drive. check for any tranny slipping
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#8742 - 09/01/07 05:51 PM Re: good idea?
D Bold Offline
Member 		Registered: 06/30/07
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Loc: Warwick, RI
yea i second ordonez...dont buy a gp with a slipping tranny because it may end up blowing within 2months of purchase...trust me I would know. Grand Prix is my 1st car, id say go for it.
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#8743 - 09/02/07 12:25 AM Re: good idea?
HercMan(Rob) Offline
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Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
As for the issues of the 97s more then likely those quirks have been worked out by previous owners. Remember 97s are now 10 years old. Half way to being considered classics for registration purposes.
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