1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP review from North America
"This car is high performance with some quality questions!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The heater blower motor chirped like a cricket for a while then started shrieking. Replacement cost at an auto parts store (if they have one) is about $90. I tried a little three in one oil on the end of the blower cage shaft, and so far so good.
To pass my first Pennsylvania inspection the car needed tie rod ends. This was surprising since it was a Texas car, with mostly highway miles. That was not cheap.
I smell oil burning after the engine heats up. I removed the nice plastic heat shield and discovered what looks like a valve cover leak. Hopefully that is all it is.
The Heads Up Display (HUD) fades in and out. Sometimes it is completely gone other times it it is very intense. Once in a while it sort of pulses.
I have not seen my last two problems in any other reviews on this site or others.
General comments?
Overall the car is a lot of fun to drive and handles well.
The seats could be more comfortable with better lumbar support.
I have never owned a car with this many bells and whistles. Hopefully they do not translate into a lot of costly repairs.
If anyone has comments on my last two problems, I would love to hear them. My email is hobbes1962@yahoo.com.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Supercharged Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Neon |
| Date of Entry | 20th October, 2002 |