2000 pontiac grand am

I Got My Car

@velvet53 (22528)

Palisade, Colorado

August 12, 2017 6:45pm CST

It may not look like much but I did get a great deal on it. It is a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. There has only been one owner, miles are low, AC and heater works great, body is in good shape and the radio rocks. I looked at many newer vehicles but we found things wrong with them. I didn't want to buy something that would nickel and dime me to pieces. My son and I both drove it, he checked the tires, brakes, engine among other things. It is good and solid. They had a price on it but told my son that they would take less and told him the price. When he told me I said that I was going to offer less for a little play in between. They took what I offered. They did have a $300 dealership charge that they waived. All in all I got this car for less than what I received for my totaled vehicle. It is good and sound and I think that I came out the winner. They even delivered it to me.

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@DianneN (246838)

• United States

13 Aug 17

So good to see you found a car to replace your totaled car. It sounds sturdy to me. Congratulations and best of luck with it.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

Thanks Dianne. If it lasts as long as my Malibu did I will be happy. But maybe I will get something newer some day.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

@DianneN That is true. I don't have to have a new just something dependable.

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@DianneN (246838)

• United States

13 Aug 17

@velvet53 At least you have something to get you around now. That's all that matters.

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@rebelann (111178)

• El Paso, Texas

13 Aug 17

How much mileage was on it?

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

141.000. I looked at a lot newer ones that had more miles than that.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

@rebelann Yes it is. I have to count every penny and if I can save some then it is a blessing.

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@rebelann (111178)

• El Paso, Texas

13 Aug 17

That's not bad @velvet53 at least you have a few $$ left over, that's kinda sweet too.

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@allen0187 (58444)

• Philippines

13 Aug 17

Grats on the newly-purchased car. Do hope you have many happy memories driving it.

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@allen0187 (58444)

• Philippines

13 Aug 17

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

Thanks allen. I hope that it lasts as long as my Malibu did before it was killed.

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@marguicha (215441)

• Chile

12 Aug 17

Congrafulations!

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

Thanks my friend.

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@marguicha (215441)

• Chile

13 Aug 17

@velvet53 You are welcome!

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@inertia4 (27961)

• United States

12 Aug 17

That is nice. But the car is 17 years old now. I really hope it don't start giving you trouble. I am actually thinking about getting another car, I usually get new ones. But this time I am thinking about leasing instead of buying. Unless I find myself a 2 door, 1983 triple black Lincoln Mark VI. Then I would buy that. I had one many years ago and loved it. Wish I never got rid of it. But hey that is life. If I ever find one in mint condition, I will buy it right away.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

If this one hadn't of been in such good condition and low mileage than I might not of gotten it. My son is a mechanic so that helps a bunch. He went over that car pretty good today.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

@inertia4 Yes, it is a blessing that he is a mechanic. I use the taxi a lot right now and plan to continue through the winter. I should of done that last winter. It would of saved a lot for me.

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@inertia4 (27961)

• United States

13 Aug 17

@velvet53 Oh cool. I didn't know he was a mechanic. That is great. You are lucky on that respect. I use Uber a lot here in the city lately. Especially to go to my doctor appointments.

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@Tampa_girl7 (48958)

• United States

13 Aug 17

I hope that it will be a good car for you

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

Thanks Marie. I did get a car. It isn;t fancy or new but it will suit my needs.

@toniganzon (72285)

• Philippines

12 Aug 17

That's great news! I'm not really good in buying used cars and I can't trust the mileage here. In this country, people can always tinker the mileage.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

I used to buy a vehicle on my own but any,ore the way people are I had my son with me. He is a mechanic and really checked it over.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

@toniganzon He wanted me to get a newer one but the ones we looked at had high miles, oil leaks, things like that. I am not rich like a lot of people are so I got what I could.

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@toniganzon (72285)

• Philippines

13 Aug 17

@velvet53 that's really good that he is.

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@TiarasOceanView (70035)

• United States

13 Aug 17

Glad you got your car then Velvet.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

Thanks Oshy. It isn't new but it is mine. How are you feeling today?

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

@TiarasOceanView Tell me what is going on.

@TiarasOceanView (70035)

• United States

13 Aug 17

bad..its okay ..I have myLot.

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@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

22 Aug 17

I am so glad you got a good deal and are happy with your purchase. Sounds like it should give you good service.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

23 Aug 17

I hope it lasts me for a long time. I won't be driving a lot cause I take the taxi to my doctor appointments. So hopefully it will be nice to me like my last one was.

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@poehere (15126)

• French Polynesia

13 Aug 17

Isn't it nive to get a good deal on a used car. Congrats for getting your car finally.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

It sure is. Some day maybe I will get a newer one. But for now this one will work just fine.

@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

14 Aug 17

@poehere I can sure understand why you had new cars. You do need a real reliable car for your work. What are you driving now?

@poehere (15126)

• French Polynesia

14 Aug 17

@velvet53 Because of my work and moving all the time I think in 18 years I had 14 brand new cars. I got spoiled driving a car for a few months to a year and then getting another brand new one. But that was because of my work and having to move around so much it just worked out this way.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306237)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

13 Aug 17

That's wonderful! It's great when you can find a good car that the person is willing to work with you on. That's what happened with my new to me car as well.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

It is helpful when they give a little to help a person out. Those guys were wonderful.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

@just4him That is great! That is pretty much what I did., It is amazing what people will do to help others but still make a sale.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306237)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

13 Aug 17

@velvet53 Yes it is. I told the car lot dealer what I could afford tax and fee included and they even lowered it from that as they took my car in trade, which isn't usual for that car lot dealer.

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@kobesbuddy (74571)

• East Tawas, Michigan

13 Aug 17

@velvet53 Awesome, I'm so glad to here you found this good deal, for a car! Now, it's my turn, I need to find one, also! lol

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

Thanks and good luck to you my friend.

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@kobesbuddy (74571)

• East Tawas, Michigan

13 Aug 17

@velvet53 And you are very welcome!:)

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@dgobucks226 (34369)

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13 Aug 17

As they say Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! Nice going

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

I feel comfortable with my purchase. I prefer older vehicles cause they are so much easier to work on.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

@dgobucks226 The parts for newer vehicles are quite expensive. Plus the way the motors are now one has to move a lot of stuff to get to the part that needs repaired.

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@dgobucks226 (34369)

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13 Aug 17

@velvet53 Newer ones I guess have all these newfangled sensors and parts are probably more expensive?

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• Jinan, China

14 Aug 17

Congratulations!you own another car

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

14 Aug 17

Thanks. It does feel good.

@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

13 Aug 17

It is nice to hear that, my friend.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

Thanks, Shavkat. It may be older but I am happy with it.

@Juliaacv (48442)

• Canada

13 Aug 17

We had one of those cars too. My husband bought it, he drove it for the most part until the last year of its life, and then it became mine. I referred to it as the grand ache because it sat lower then our SUV and I threw my back out getting into it one day. I hope that doesn't happen to you. I do love where the button to the trunk is on these cars-so handy.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

@LadyDuck (458110)

• Switzerland

13 Aug 17

This is very good, I hope you will be happy with your car.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

Thanks, Anna. I think I will be very happy with it. My son checked it out real good.

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@Freelanzer (10745)

• Canada

13 Aug 17

That was a good deal. Hope it works out well for you.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

Thanks, me too. I had my Malibu for 9 years and it was great. I think this car will be the same.

@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

13 Aug 17

Awesome. I am glad you got another car.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

Thanks Andria. It isn't new and fancy but it will fill my needs.

@Kandae11 (53679)

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13 Aug 17

Glad that you got a good deal.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

13 Aug 17

Thanks Kandase. I am happy with it.