1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT review from North America
"Excellent Sports Car for the Money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had to replace three plastic headlight covers that have popped off while driving at 55 mph over the years.
At around 100,000 I needed a new alternator.
At 125,000 I needed a new windshield wiper motor.
At 150,000 I finally needed a new
battery.
Around 160,000 I had recall work done on the power steering.
At 176,000 I needed a new heater core and two factory speakers finally blew.
The driver side carpet is worn through by the left heel area, but the seats are still in great shape.
General comments?
This car is fantastic! It is loaded, with the heads up display, mileage calculator, sunroof, cruise, power everything. The power seats are great and the car still looks great and runs great at her age!!!
The cabin is well organized, however the right side blind spot is a bit hard to see and the steering wheel blocks the brights indicator.
Seats and headroom are comfortable for tall adults, even in the back seat. Seat belts do run close to the neck and are a bit uncomfortable until you are used to them.
The car is quick and handles curves like I was running a road race at Pikes Peak.
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? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 176891 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SL |
| Date of Entry | 14th April, 2004 |