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  1. #1 Just Bought a '91 LE 
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    Well, I just got myself a 3.1L V6 to replace my 4.0L V6 Explorer. I wanted something easier on gas and that could get up to speed faster, since winter is over. I live in the Northwest of Canada and the winter here is a bit relentless, so I got the 4x4 Explorer in October 2010, for $400 and now, just got myself a 91' Grand Prix LE for $400. The body is in good shape, no rust(on the frame there is) engine and transmission is in good shape. Really smooth compared to the Xploder. The only problem I'm having right now, is my highbeams are always on. The way the engine is on the GP makes it look sideways to me, since it was switched 90ยบ. Anyways, greetings and glad I found a for for the GP.

    135,500KM(about 84,200Miles)

    That's two running low mileage cars I was able to get less than $400
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    Also, my speedometer is a bit sticky. Meaning it'll say I'm going 50km/h and I'll tap on the gas a bit more and then it'll jump up to 65km/h, but I'm pretty sure it's accurate, since I haven't been pulled over for speeding :P yet....
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    welcome, any pics?
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    Yeah FWD have transverse mounted engines, it's just the way it goes. Pics for sure though
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    I'll take a few tomorrow morning. It used to be silver and then the previous owner spray painted it black, so don't expect any high quality gloss shining into the camera It's a beater and runs, which are my requirements right now; well, what my budget will allow.
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    Flat black GP is FTW! LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by SeanGTP View Post
    Yeah FWD have transverse mounted engines
    Not always.
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    Quote Originally Posted by matt5112 View Post
    Not always.
    Most the time. With that said, on rare occasion you may find transverse-mounted engines in RWD vehicles. But usually not in front-engine cars.
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    I was referring to longitudinal with FWD.

    No torque steer unless you were already turning.
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    My passat had a longitudinal motor and it was pretty easy to work on stuff under the hood.
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