2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP review from North America
"This car is ridiculous!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Initially, I had an issue with the passenger side window motor, the window would not respond to the switch, but I re-seated the motor harness and it took care of the problem.
Rear door panel clips wear out due to elongated rear doors. $2.95 fix if you know how to take the rear door panels off.
Had a CPS sensor (crankshaft position sensor) go out on a previous GP @ 95k miles. $140 fix.
General comments?
I had a previous Grand Prix, but it was an SE with a 3.8L. I thought that car was fast. It cannot touch the GTP! I think the extra 40 horsepower is under-rated. I can smoke tuners, 5.0s, BM 3 series and was able to keep up (not beat) a Viper SRT-10. Keep in mind just a few minor engine mods.
This car looks great off of the lot. Throw a body kit on it and just watch the attention it attracts.
I definitely recommend checking out brake upgrades and possibly a transmission cooler if you are hard on your cars.
Do not cheap out on tires for this car! The tires for a high performance machine are just as important as the steering wheel!
I just wish I had a chance to drive mine more!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 supercharged Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80120 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82200 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2008 |