1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT review from North America
"I have been the only owner of this car, which has been excellent overall"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has really been pretty good, minus a couple glitches. I had to replace the alternator twice, once at 30,000 and once at about 60,000 miles.
My radio lights went out after about the first year, never hassled with the replacement.
My check engine light came on at about 140,000 miles... that was over 100,000 miles ago!!! It cuts out now when it gets hot outside, but after replacing several parts and nothing showing up on diagnostics, we just idle one foot on the gas, one foot on the brake:) Always starts right back up.
Has the moisture in the head lens issue.
Passenger seat buckle sometimes clicks before you insert the piece, but I just slide a pen cap edge in there and it releases every time, then it can be buckled and released. Has never stuck with buckle inserted!
I can't remove my key without putting the steering wheel up and inserting a pen tip or something up a little whole in the column below it.
After over 249,000 faithful miles and very little to complain about, I will be driving her to her grave. I would definitely buy another one.
General comments?
Car handles GREAT in snow, and picks up speed very quickly!
Seats are not that comfortable and is difficult to get in and out of when very pregnant!
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| Great car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 249000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th June, 2008 |