1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT review from North America
"Elegant style with a flair of sportiness"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My car has been the best car, I have had a couple things go wrong with it... at 123,000 miles the radiator cracked, I was told it was a common crack with Grand Prixs, the at 126,500 miles the water pump went out. Other than that my car has been a wonderful car. Except for the stiff seats, but its all workable.
General comments?
I was really hesitant to buy another Pontiac, since my first one was a junker, I only had my Grand Am for about four months, and that car blew up. but since I got this Pontiac I have been very very pleased with my car and have had absolutely no problems, that car has never left me stranded on the side of the road (unlike my other Pontiac). I guess if someone was to ask me if I was going to buy another Pontiac, I would have to say 'yes,' but I would only buy another Grand Prix.
Recommended reviews
| 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? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 121000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127817 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 27th November, 2003 |