Question about which car go get

[Dufman]

Here is where I sit now. I have narrowed down my choice between these two cars. Here are the pros and cons of each car.

Pros - Grand Am
CarFax Certified
6 cylinder 3.4 liter with Ram Air
Power Everything
CD player with great sound
Moon Roof
Bigger Car

Cons - Grand Am
It is used - 55,000 Miles
Needs new tires (might get them from dealership)
30 day Engine and tranny warranty

Pros - Cavalier
3 year 36,000 warranty
Brand new - 325 miles
5 Speed
Free state inspections for life

Cons
No power locks, windows
only a 4 banger - not nearly the power of the Grand AM
cd player sucks
Very small car


With all that said. my monthly price for both cars is the exact same. I like driving the Grand Am much more than the cavalier, but the cavalier seems better in the long run.

 

[ElFenix]

grand am

any good dealer will let you take the car for a day to have it checked out by your mechanic

 

[cipher00]

I'll walk before I ever drive another Cavalier. I'm no fan of the Grand Am, but at least you know it runs! :laugh:

 

[DougK62]

Do you want a better car or a warranty? There's your answer.


Oh and BTW the Cavalier is most definitely not significantly slower than the GA. In fact it's probably quicker in the 1/4.

 

[Dufman]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
grand am

any good dealer will let you take the car for a day to have it checked out by your mechanic

It was inspected by my mechanic. the tires passed inspections, but they are really low on tread. I got quoted on 450 bucks for the new tires. So i asked the salesman if he could get new tires, I am finding out about it today.

 

[Actaeon]

I'd say go with the Grand Am.

My Mother has a 1998 cavalier (generally the same body), and I really don't like it at all, its great if you want basic transportion, but I wouldn't purchase one with my own money. The Grand Am is a much nicer looking car, and you have power everything. Call me spoiled, but I wouldn't go back to a car without power everything/keyless entry. Plus that 3.4 is a pretty durable engine, i wouldn't worry about it.

You're right though, the warranty/brand new-ness is inciting, but i'd still rather take the Used Grand Am over the New Cavalier. Any day.

 

[Fingolfin269]

Cavalier. But hey, I'm conservative when it comes to cars. I'd rather take the warranty than a car with almost 60k miles if the price is the same. I'm also not a fan of Power X simply because I've had window motors go out on me before and I refuse to ever deal with that again.