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1996 Pontiac Grand Am Gt Coupe, V6, Low Mileage, Custom Paint, Ghost Flames!!! on 2040-cars

US $4,399.00
Year:1996 Mileage:55 Color: Black /
 Gray
Location:

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Engine:3.1L 189Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1G2NW12MXTC746960 Year: 1996
Make: Pontiac
Model: Grand Am
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: GT Coupe 2-Door
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Mileage: 55
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks
Sub Model: GT
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Gray
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 6
Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

Here's a 96 Grand Am that doesn't show up like this every day!  First things first:


Yes, it has a rebuilt title.  I won't try to deceive anyone. Life happens, this car was professionally rebuilt by Bryan's Body 'n Fender in Rockland, Maine, if you're uncomfortable with that, I understand, if you can overcome that fear, read on. As you can see he took some liberty in restoring it to it's former glory, so this car has the following new additions:

Hood scoops
2 tone Black/Green paint job
Air brushed ghost flames (in the form of a Phoenix)

This car has been maintained as long as my wife and I have owned it (29,000 miles), recently replaced are the following:

Fuel Filler Neck
Muffler hanger
Radio

The car drives wonderfully, gets decent gas mileage (25-35mg), has peppy acceleration with that V6, a great suspension helps on the corners to, and it looks good!  This would be a great car for a teen who really wants to look good.
Important to note: This car comes with 4 near new studded snow tires.  Put these on come wintertime and you'll be able to go ANYWHERE!  Trust me.  As long as there is less than 12" you'll be fine.  The all season tires that are on it also have good tread.

In the interest of full disclosure, there is a small rust spot in front of the passengers rear wheel well.  It's not really noticeable.  If you're driving it you definitely wont see it.  The A/C does need a recharge.  The check engine light is on (EVAP code), probably due to the fuel filler neck repair.  The car is currently being driven, miles are getting added on @ about 400 miles per week.  I did the numbers last week, it got 33mpg (mostly all highway).  You can't beat that for the price.

Bottom line:

How many cars do you see for sale with this few miles?
How many get that kind of gas mileage?
How many are priced like this?
Do the math, it'll last you a real long time, and it's probably one of the best deals in the country.

In case you're curious, there's nothing else wrong with the car.  Seriously. My wife just wanted to get an SUV.  Now we have one.  I'm not trading down from my Cadillac to this, so that's why it's for sale.  Come take it for a spin, the car will convince you better than I can!

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