Used Pontiac Grand Am for Sale near Halifax, NS

Intake manifold leaks. I personally see at least 20 a week in my place of work. GM slipped up hardcore when they built the most popular 60 degree V6. A problem with the intake manifold gaskets where the coolant (usually Dexcool) leaks onto the manifold. In the most common and extreme cases, the heads will actually warp and cause a headgasket leak. People like to blame Dexcool but the fact of the matter is that if you take care of your car and do the PROPER maintainence at or before its due, time or mileage-wise, it will treat you right. I mean don't get me wrong, GM screwed up bad, I've seen brand new 3500s with coolant sweats on the intake. What they should've done from the get-go is change the gasket design instead of continuing with it for 10+ years. Now they're in court (in the US) because of it.

Feels solid, rides well although a little stiff re: struts. I do a lot of driving, and it's a pretty comfy ride as well as an easily managed vehicle.

Other than usual problems you get with older vehicles it seems to be a good car

for god sakes its just a Grand am but it gets good gas milage and has some power, it isnt very sporty tho it has like no luxery accessarys. and its very small for big people to drive and relax in

Great cars - but about 91 thru late 90's ALWAYS develop an intake manifold leak that causes coolant to leak into the oil, which in turn causes sludge. I've got about 120k miles on it, and a TON of sludge - easily noticeable just opening the oil cap on the valve cover. I'm just waiting for a chunk to break loose and ruin my day.