1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT California Edition review from North America
"Excellent car, quiet ride, good sound system"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well, at 121000 miles the radiator cracked, cost 800$ to get fixed.
At 123000 miles the water pump went out, it was my fault tho.
At 125000 miles I had to replace a little plastic elbow tubing that went from the block to the water pump, part was only 10$ but still was a nuisance.
At 130000 miles I had to replace the power steering pressure hose, it didn't cost much just was hell getting it back in there.
Although all this has gone wrong the car has never left me stranded on the side of the road, it is a extremely reliable car (engine IS made by Suzuki), that I will love and swear by until my death, if you are thinking about getting one, you will not be disappointed it is a great car (to me).
General comments?
This car is nothing short of perfect, it has been reliable, fun, and has quite possibly the most attractive American styling I have ever seen. It also has great pick up, those kids in their Honda Civics try to race me all the time, of course I always win. with 200hp and 230lbs of torque this car is a great competitor. The handling is great, there isn't much body roll to it, and it hardly leans. But mine is the California Edition so it has 5 more horses and it has sports tuned suspension which make even more fun than the GTP. The only thing the GTp has on me is more hp.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135300 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2004 |