Aside from the Intake Manifold Gasket needing to be replaced, a cost of $700-$800, (which is a problem with most 97-00 Pontiac's and some Buicks) there have been no maintenance problems or requirements other than what is typically needed.
The front struts and tie rods were replaced around 118,000 miles. The rear struts are still the factory ones, pretty good considering they're supposed to be replaced after 60,000 miles.
Other than brakes squealing due to ceramic and not carbon installation, no problems.
Poor acceleration after 120,000 miles.
Digital clock display messed up.
Volume knob touchy.
Good handling.
Great turn radius.
Bad acceleration with high miles.
Excellent paint. Some was chipped off and there is no rusting or wear along the missing paint.
Radio is really messed up. Volume knob is touchy and digital clock sometimes doesn't display properly.
Excellent in snow and on ice with the proper tires.
Lots of cargo space in trunk.
Update on the review...
The dash is starting to separate near the windshield, probably from temperature fluctuation during winter (the car is located in Wisc).
Had to replace the windshield wiper motor due to using them with too much weight on the wipers. Total cost was about $106.00.
Car still runs great, starts well even at negative temperatures and still has decent acceleration considering it now has over 133,000mi on it. Gas mileage is still about 22/28.
I really want a new car, but will keep this one until it craps out, which may be a few more years!
Still a great car, and I'll probably buy another Grand Prix when I get a new one.
After 8 years of driving an 11 year old GM vehicle, this car is officially done. My head gasket is leaking exhaust gas into the cooling system. It's a $2000.00 repair and the car just isn't worth that much.
My rear strut is STILL the factory, over 149,000 miles on factory installed strut!
Brakes were bottom of the line installed in 2006 and now the rear brakes are ready to be changed, front brakes will need changing in about 6-12 months. Not bad at all considering I got over 45,000 mi out of them.
Time to save up for a new car... perhaps another Grand Prix!
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