1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP review from North America
"Fast!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear struts worn out.
ABS sensors on wheel bearings gone bad.
MAF sensor blown from oil on K&N cold air intake.
Transmission was shifting hard due to stripped wires from ECM to tranny.
Exhaust system rusted out, lost both mufflers.
Rocker panels rusted out.
Drivers side trailing arm bent going over pot-hole.
General comments?
This car has been my baby ever since I have bought it, I have taken good care of it and most of the problems I have had were caused by normal wear and tear. I had this car in Nova Scotia for a year, so it developed quite a bit of rust that has been since repaired for a little under $500. It is a fantastic car and has a very solid engine with tons of power.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L SC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 178000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 273000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2009 |