1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America

Intake gasket before I purchased it.

Windows don't work.

Shaky and noisy.

Bought this car with 265,000 miles on it with the original motor. I purchased it knowing the intake gasket was bad so I replaced it. total cost with me doing the work $65 and I paid $25 for the car. I also flushed the motor and gave her a tune up. Runs awsome and smooth with lots of power. The ball joint s, tierod ends and half shafts were replaced 2,000 miles before I picked the car up. There is nothing wrong with the car that you can't expect form any car with this many miles on it. It starts runs and handles great what more could you ask for $25. I have no regrets buying this car.

While on the subject of engine work I have been seeing a lot of complaints about blown head gaskets. I am not shure about the Quad four, but as far as the v6 goes they have a intake gasket problem where they blow out into the lifter valley and BAM you have water in your oil. Most folks would see a head gasket problem and overlook the intake gasket while they tear down the engine because you have to replace it anyway, but you usually don't need to replace the head gasket just the intake. It is true that if you drive the car with an intake gasket leak it will eventually cause a blown head gasket because of the insane heat cycles. Take care of your car and fix problems before they lead to other problems. Intake gaskets are easy and I would buy another car with a bad one if it's a deal.

It has the original paint with no rust, but lots of dents. The interior is shot, but everything works except the windows can't complain.