1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP review from North America
"A good car for the money, if it is treated with care and respect"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Mostly exterior problems; the front and rear bumpers have been falling apart in the extreme cold this winter.
Otherwise, the only thing wrong under the hood was the shifter cable; it's electric converter had to be disconnected to cut off all power to the car at time of engine disengage while in park. The previous owner apparently had spilled pop and other sticky beverages all over the console and junked up the cable.
General comments?
So far this Grand Prix GTP has proven reliable and I tend to drive it hard, racing whenever I can. Overall performance is good, especially around corners and curves. It is a great looking car that runs well and is very fun to drive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 series supercharged Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2007 |