1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP review from North America
"Only buy one if you have service records"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Struts are all weak and bouncy.
Check Tire Pressure light goes on on bumpy roads.
A/C Compressor was leaking.
Driver's side window switch cluster burned out.
Bulbs in gauge cluster went out.
CD player light doesn't work.
General comments?
All in all, this Pontiac is a shockingly reliable car when it comes to major components - engine and tranny. I've only driven it for a month, but I commute 3 hours to work and back every day and have already put 5000 kms (3000 miles) on it.
The car has high mileage on it, and the previous owner was the only owner with his build sheet etc still with him. He changed the tranny and motor once, but has spent the money that was needed to keep it running. At the price I bought it at, I will do the same as well.
I get 32 MPG on the highway mileage and am enjoying the drive of a supercharged V6 with these gas prices. If you find a GTP that's been taken care of, and are ready to spend a little bit of money on it every few months, then this is the ultimate car for you.
Pontiac really builds excitement with this underrated midsized icon of the late 90s.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Series II S/C Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 351000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 355000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Buick Roadmaster |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2008 |