1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT review from North America
"This car has been one of the most trouble free cars I have owned, and this is my fifteenth car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had an extended warranty so right before it expired at 100,000 I had the dealer do a complete check of everything. Besides regular maintenance, like coolant flush and serpentine belt, this is what was replaced; upper manifold gasket, bearing and hub assembly right front wheel, and the radio display lights were not working.
Around 120,000 the alternator had to be replaced.
General comments?
The car mostly saw highway and back road miles. I changed the brakes every 60,000 miles, though they hardly needed it. Oil was changed when indicator light came on.
Great traveling car, good ride and handling. Could have been a bit peppier when passing.
Good gas mileage for a car this size and horsepower, around 25 mpg.
I read comments about bad paint. This has to be one of the best paint jobs I have seen on a car. Got waxed twice a year. The finish still beads and looks like new.
Overall I have been very pleased with this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 29th December, 2004 |