New alternator at 120000.
New battery at 120000.
Head Gasket at 123000.
This is a very nice car to drive. It handles like a dream and has tons of power for a 4 cylinder.
The problem I have with the car is the head gasket. The head gasket blew at about 123000 miles and the service shop wanted to charge $1800 for a replacement gasket and an additional $800 if the head was cracked. The service shop also said that it was very probable that the head gasket would break again. They said that the GM Quad4 engines are known for this problem.
If you want to buy a Grand Am, buy one with a 6 cylinder!
As a personal owner of 3 Quad fours never ever ever buy one. The heads always go. Some car lots will not even take them as a trade due to there reputation. I had a 1989 Grand Am Le and the head blew then the engine after that. Then a 1992 and 1993 they are all bad. Go with the V 6 next time.
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