Hi all,
I'm new to the forum, considering purchasing a Grand Prix that is local to me.
A little back-story about me, I'm looking for a fairly inexpensive performance sedan and stumbled upon the Grand Prix yesterday. I've always owned american cars and really think this could be a unique ride for me. I'm concerned however that they might be just a little TOO unique from a parts availability standpoint.
Basically what I am looking at:
2004 Grand Prix GTP compG
112,000 miles
Good condition
Dark grey (charcoal?)
$5300
http://images.craigslist.org/00808_9...7a_600x450.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/00404_a...pb_600x450.jpg
What works in my favor is that it has been on Craigslist for almost a month. Apparently the guy had to move out of state and couldn't take it, but is making a trip back up here in about a week to try and sell it. Given that they are rare and most people don't know what they are, the fact that it's been on the market for a while, and he needs it gone yesterday, I feel I could probably get an even better deal on it. My concern is that I'm going to end up knee deep in repairs on a car like this.
I've read through a lot of the buyer's guide thread and the maintenance before modding thread and it all seems quite doable as I've gained some proficiency fixing up a Ford pickup all these years. However the buyer's guide is only for up to 03. Any particulars I should watch out for on an 04+ or perhaps a link to a thread with more info?
Basically, anyone inclined to talk me into it or talk me out of it? Because I'm leaning toward it and it would take a bit of clever cash acquisition to do it now. I don't want to wait for another one to come up as it could be some time.
**UPDATE** It appears it is a Canadian car, based on the Carfax and how high the speedometer goes :P But if I recall, you can switch between units with the on-board computer.
