1994 Pontiac Grand Am Se Sedan 4-door 3.1l on 2040-cars

In 1994 my Dad’s retired neighbors bought this car new, and in 1997 he purchased it from them with roughly 38,000 miles on it.  He was 74 at the time and managed to run it up to 52,819 miles over the next ten years, giving it to me in 2007 when he quit driving.  I’m now 67 years old, and the car has 84,530 miles on it.  It has been garaged since new and has always belonged to non-smoking families.  It was involved in one minor accident in 1999 when it hit some loose gravel and slid into a ditch.  Some front-end sheet metal and plastic was replaced, and 15 years later the paint match is still perfect.

My eBay style has always been to tell the whole story so that at the end of the deal, all parties are satisfied.  My 100% positive rating is important to me.  Please read the entire description; no surprises, no secrets.

Description & Equipment:

1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4-Door Sedan.  Teal exterior (the photos appear more blue than it really is), charcoal cloth interior w/bucket seats and console.  3.1 V6, automatic transmission w/overdrive, PS, PB, power windows, power locks, cruise, tilt, AM/FM radio, 16” aluminum wheels, power mirrors, rear window defroster.

The Positive Things:

·         A wonderful, straight, rust-free body and gorgeous paint.  Note the pictures of the jambs and hems; always clean and waxed.  Only a couple of the tiniest door dings to keep it from being labeled “perfect.”  I have never seen a car this age, with original paint this good.  Also, door fits and gaps are excellent.  Doors and trunk close easily with just a touch.

·         A tight, solid car.  Very squeak and rattle free.

·         Perfect glass, excellent rubber trim throughout.

·         Excellent drive train.  Smooth, strong and quiet.  I have gotten as high as 32 mpg on road trips.

·         Super nice interior.  Looks like it was always owned by finicky old folks.  No wear on the seats or door panels.  The original carpet has always had mats used and has minimal wear.  Even the mats are very good.

·         Rides and drives like a much newer car.  Steers perfectly, tracks straight.  Very comfortable seats.

·         Tires have at least 3/4 of their tread remaining.

·         New Walker muffler with the original dual outlet tips.

·         All headlights and taillights are in beautiful condition.  All lights work properly.

·         Very low, documented miles.  84,530 senior citizen miles.  Always serviced regularly and carefully.

·         Everything works, except as noted below.

The Negative Things:

·         Minor but pesky electrical issues.  A couple of years ago I unavoidably ran over a piece of debris on the freeway (a plastic bumper cover from a wreck that happened ahead of me).  As the piece passed under me, a whole assortment of lights on the dash came on.  When I got home I turned off the engine and then restarted it.  Most of the lights were gone and everything worked fine except the ABS light on the dash.  Over the next several months it would come and go.  Now it is on all the time though the brakes work fine.  Also, at the same time, something was damaged in the chime/courtesy light circuit.  It periodically chimed when the car was parked and that was accompanied by the interior lights coming on.  I pulled the fuse to stop the chimes, but that also resulted in the radio not working.  Somewhere we have a damaged harness, but I can’t find it.

·         Though the air conditioner works fine and blows cold, the compressor clutch is a bit noisy when disengaged.  I just leave it turned on all the time.

·         Ever since my dad owned the car, about twice a year the low coolant light would come on.  Add about a quart and the world is well for another six months.  The dealer was never able to find the cause.  A couple of years ago I did the pricey lower intake manifold gasket repair but that didn’t change anything.

·         The aluminum wheels could stand some attention (see photo).  There is no mechanical damage and they hold air just fine but need some cosmetic help.

·         The ashtray cover has a broken pivot on one side.  (I know,  this is the deal breaker.)

That’s the long and short of it.  A really excellent car with a couple of issues to deal with, none of which keep it from being a reliable and comfortable car that turns heads daily.  I have a recent AutoCheck history report that I can email to you if you wish.  Also, NADA Guides prices the car at $1787 Low Retail / $2860 Average Retail / $4922 High Retail.  For $2500 you can buy all the high mileage rusty junk you can haul home, but nothing nearly this nice.  My starting bid of $2750 seems fair to me.  I encourage you to come and see it before you bid.  The car is currently not licensed or insured, but we would certainly find some plates to put on it so you could test drive it.  We are located in West Jefferson, Ohio  (just west of Columbus).

If you desire additional photos or information, don’t hesitate to ask.

As you would expect for a vehicle of this age, no warranty is expressed or implied.  A $500 non-refundable deposit via PayPal is required within 4 hours of auction end.  The balance should be in cash upon pickup.  Sorry, I cannot arrange to have it shipped.