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1999 Pontiac Grand Am 4-door 2.4l A "mechanic's Special" on 2040-cars

Year:1999 Mileage:317948 Color: Silver /
 Gray
Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Advertising:
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.4L 2392CC 146Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
VIN: 1G2NE52T9XC528998 Mileage: 317,948
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Gray
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
Year: 1999
Make: Pontiac
Model: Grand Am
Trim: SE Sedan 4-Door
Options: CD Player
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Drive Type: FWD
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Problems:* The body is pretty straight - normal wear with some scratches and some rust along the bottom.* The engine(original)needs work - burns oil, there is a knock, and misfiring in cylinders 1 and 3.* Fuel gauge doesn't work - I fill-up when getting near 300 miles. I use the trip odometer.* Engine light is on - the engine codes are for engine misfiring and catalytic converter.* Brake lines need to be bled - air in the lines.* original rack + pinion is wearing - there is about a half-inch play in steering wheel."

Hello!  For sale is my silver 1999 Pontiac Grand Am.  It needs repair.   I am the second owner and I purchased the vehicle in 2002 with 36,000 miles.  It now has a whopping 317,948 miles!

*  During a road trip to Wisconsin a few weeks ago something happened to the engine - it lost power and began misfiring.  It never overheated and a mechanic suggested there may be a problem with the pistons.

 

*  The 2.4L 4-cylinder engine is the original.  Because of the many miles the engine did burn oil but was running smooth before the problem happened.  During an attempt to fix problem - I replaced the spark plugs, the two ignition coils, ignition module, knock sensor, and crank position sensor...the problem remained the same -- for some reason, there is misfiring in cylinders 1 and 3.  Also, I can hear a knock when engine is idling.  I feel engine needs to be replaced but I'm not a mechanic.

 

*  Air-conditioning works great.  All lights work.  All power windows/doorlocks work.  Adult-driven.  Battery is a year-old.  Non-smoker.  Original stereo with cd player.

 

*  BONUS!!!!  --THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THIS YEAR, 2013 !!  Yes, THIS PAST APRIL I PAID $1,800 FOR A COMPLETELY REBUILT TRANSMISSION!  I have the receipts.  Trust me, the trans is in excellent working order.  It was installed by a trans shop when vehicle was at 305,000 miles.  So...only 12,948 miles on the new transmission.

 

*  Car runs but it shakes a lot because of the misfiring.   Car is sold as-is.  I have the vehicle title. 

 

*  Vehicle location is in the Chicago north side.  Local pick-up only.

 

Please ask me any questions you may have.  I will be glad to help answer any requests.  I have 100 percent feedback.

 

 

 

*  Thank you for looking and happy bidding!  :)

 

 

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