It's my 3rd Pontiac since age 16- 95 Grand Am, 95 Grand Prix, and now the 2005 base model. Got her for $4500 with 108,000 miles from a regional hardware rep, so it's majority highway. Nasty ding in the back bumper, but everything else is really nice.
I came here because I'll have quite a few questions over the next few months- stuff like common problems, maintenance tasks, best aftermarket stuff to buy, etc.
Immediate plans-
Light tint all around (it's finally legal in IL)
Stereo (badly needed) ... 2 DIN with bluetooth support and HD radio built in and replacement speakers
Preventative maintenance, to be figured out once I go to the garage the last owner used and see what the schedule is. I imagine a transmission fluid change is due at the least, maybe radiator flush etc.
Thinking of a hot air intake as well.
I'm sure I can make this car last for a long time, but I'd like to see my income increase a bit so I can score a low mileage 08 in 3-4 years. I would seriously consider keeping both cars. Kinda like buying two of a really good ball cap design. Once Pontiacs dry up on the used market, I have no clue what I'd drive. None of the other American lines do it for me. I might end up with a Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, etc. OR perhaps a 2008 GP for the next 40 years.
Any common knowledge, warnings, etc on the 05 would be appreciated!
~joe
