2001 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1

Summary:

Will never buy another Pontiac again

Faults:

This car has had major mechanical failures.

1st transmission went at 45,000, and the 2nd transmission at 62,000. Thankfully - both were covered by extended warranty through Hertz.

The lower intake manifold gasket was the next major thing to go ($1400).

Tie rods needed work at about 100K... and last but not least - blown head gasket at 191,000.

I really wanted to like this car, as it was comfortable & sporty looking... but it has been a serious money pit.

I have always kept up on regular maintenance service, and the car was driven on the freeway for commuting.

The head gasket blew without any warning last week. I'm done - not sinking anymore money into this car, & I certainly will never buy another Pontiac. I know that I got a lot of miles out of this vehicle, but it has had way too many issues...

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 11th April, 2010

2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8

Summary:

I like it, would definitely recommend one

Faults:

Check engine light came on at 150000 km. Took to local GM dealer; something to do with EGR valve. 150.00 to fix, no problems since.

General Comments:

Very reliable, drive in temperatures from -40C to +45C, never any starting issues or overheating.

Lots of power from the 3.8l V6. As for comments on this site about quad 4 Grand Ams being quicker, I do not think the Grand Prix GT driver with whom you were racing knew he or she was in a race.

From a person who has driven many types of passenger cars in my 40 years, you get a good bang for your buck from these cars. They handle well, have good braking systems, and are comfortable to drive.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 31st March, 2010

1st Apr 2010, 10:16

"As for comments on this site about quad 4 Grand Ams being quicker, I do not think the Grand Prix GT driver with whom you were racing knew he or she was in a race."

I have to agree, I think a lot of the boasting about winning "races" on this site is due to that same reason.

Just because you pull away from someone at a stoplight, doesn't mean that you "won" a race. Most of us are responsible & mature drivers, and would not engage in such immature and foolish behavior. When we see someone blasting away from a stoplight, we just shake our heads.

2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.1

Summary:

Would not buy this!!!

Faults:

Well first I bought a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix on January 26, 2010, and I drove it back and forth to work for 7 days, and it started to shift hard, so I called the dealership where I got it, and they told me to bring it to the service department, and they would take a look at it. Well needless to say it didn't get fixed.

I went back yesterday, and looked at another one. Same year and everything. I took it home and drove it to work, which is about 45 miles on way. On my way back home, this car started to do the same thing. I am looking to take this one back and not getting another GM. I wouldn't recommend this car to anyone.

General Comments:

Junk.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 18th February, 2010

31st Mar 2010, 14:45

When you are looking at 9 year old used cars, you are going to find many that need work. Even when you buy a new car, you might find some defects.

2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8 V6

Summary:

Nothing great to look at, runs great!

Faults:

The power windows, well none of them work at all. That's it, the car is a champ, the alternator went out and I replaced it, the left rear lateral rod broke and I replaced it.

Besides the ABS messing up with the vibrating thing it does, and normal fixes, the Grand Prix is a good one.

I think the wheel bearing might be going out, I'm not sure, it just is a mild constant buzzing.

General Comments:

I never thought I would end up driving this car as long as I have. It's really surprised me sooo much with the long trips I have taken it on.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th November, 2009