1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP review from North America
"Front wheel drive Musclecar"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This was the first year for this body style and had used an inappropriate sealer for the headlight lenses. Pontiac provided a rplacement lamps for cars out of warranty at less than half the cost of retail. I replaced both headlamps for cosmetic purposes.
Didn't like the drivers seat belt because it would not retract all the time. Dealer said it was a common problem and I told the service adviser I wanted it replaced anyway. Replaced under warranty.
General comments?
I really loved this car. It was difficult to drive within the speed limit because the the abundant power. I bought another Grand Prix although this one only has a 3.1 V6. Performance is adequate. I plan on buying another GTP before too much longer.
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| A nice car with a sporty look and a strong engine |
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| A nice looker, but don't judge a book (or a car!) by its cover |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Supercharged (L67) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2002 |