Just looked at a Grand Prix.

[TJeno]

Hey, guys. As I had mentioned in a few previous threads, I just took a trip down the road to check out a 'new' Grand Prix today. It's an '06 GT, loaded with leather, dual climate control, all that fun stuff. Anyway, they're asking $6600 for it as-is, but I think I'm going to try talking them down a bit. Here's why.

Upon initial inspection, the car looked awesome. A few blemishes here and there, but I didn't find anything wrong with it that they hadn't already showed me. It'll need a totally new right mirror and assembly, hopefully I can find one on the cheap. The color is somewhat scarce, which is the only thing that bothers me about that.

I took it for a drive, and I really enjoyed taking off compared to my N/A '04. The transmission flew up and down very smoothly (which I was also wary about, because they'd recently done a flush). I did notice, however, a 'rubbing' noise that sounded like it was coming from the left wheel on a right turn. I don't know if something could be out, or what it would be, but some help with that diagnosis would be nice.

The only other thing that drew my attention was the steering - it almost seemed inconsistent. I'd be doing 30 or so going back and fourth, and once I decelerated, the wheel would suddenly turn a lot easier (or sometimes tougher). It wasn't extremely noticeable, but enough to draw my attention.

Anyway, those were my only two real complaints about the way the car drove. Unfortunately, either of them could turn into repairs in the near future, which is why I'm going to see if they'll come down to $6200, if you guys think that seems right. Here's the ad to the car, tell me what you guys think about these symptoms and what I might have to do about them.

http://waterloo.craigslist.org/cto/4493298809.html

[wa04compg]

Keep in mind the tuning options are slim at the moment but I would shoot for 6k

[TJeno]

Keep in mind the tuning options are slim at the moment but I would shoot for 6k

What do you mean by that?

[FordMan77]

The steering thing might just be the Magnasteer. I don't know if the 06 had it still but it would explain it as steering effort at lower speeds is increased, and it stiffens up at higher speeds to give you a bit more control.

[TJeno]

The steering thing might just be the Magnasteer. I don't know if the 06 had it still but it would explain it as steering effort at lower speeds is increased, and it stiffens up at higher speeds to give you a bit more control.

That would make sense, actually. It was nice and firm on acceleration/going down the highway, where in the parking lot I could do about anything if I wasn't on the gas.

[Timing]

You could easily find an 04-05 compg for same price or cheaper with lower miles.

[TJeno]

You could easily find an 04-05 compg for same price or cheaper with lower miles.

Around here? I'd love to see that.

[Russosaur]

That rubbing noise could be a wheel bearing, and the mirrior you could always just paint one yourself with a rattle can. How many miles on it?
Edit: I read the ad, 6k seems kinda high. If you could get him down to 5000-5500 it might be better

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[TJeno]

That rubbing noise could be a wheel bearing, and the mirrior you could always just paint one yourself with a rattle can. How many miles on it?

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128K on the odometer, I was thinking a bearing myself. Is painting my own mirror even an option as far as durability and paint matching?

[Russosaur]

128K on the odometer, I was thinking a bearing myself. Is painting my own mirror even an option as far as durability and paint matching?

Automotive touchup makens spray cans for you paint code, as long as you do good prep it should hold up fine. I editied my post, scotty re sprayed his bumpers with duplicolor from AZ with good results.

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[TJeno]

Automotive touchup makens spray cans for you paint code, as long as you do good prep it should hold up fine. I editied my post, scotty re sprayed his bumpers with duplicolor from AZ with good results.

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Thanks man, I appreciate it.