1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP review from North America
"This car is not perfect, but I love its performance value, looks, practicality, reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heated driver's seat out
Ever since hitting a bump really hard, the engine will not rev beyond 4200 in park or at standstill, but will rev to redline with no vibration while diving.?
Tires last 30000 miles. Goodyear RSA, 2 sets of generals. I do drive the car hard
"pleather" seats starting to crack
Recharged A/C twice thus far.
General comments?
I was hesitant with GM's reputation, but this has been a very reliable car. Routine maintenance. Oil changes every 5000 miles with synthetic oil only.
Handles well for a powerful front wheel driver, but in my opinion rolls too much in the corners.
Very good Bose system, but disc changer in trunk.
The brakes are strong, but high efffort and not the most confidence inspiring.
I wish a 5 or 6 speed manual were available.
HUD gimmicky, but very useful.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L V6 supercharged Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96500 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 22nd August, 2003 |