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I'm about to hopefully purchase a 2001 Grand Prix GTP, which has 132K on it, and I wish to use for highway driving only as I do an average commute of about 180 km a day. What problems will I encounter and what should I expect?
I have reviewed the car from top to bottom, and I love it. I test drove one and I swear it had a natural feel and felt safe. My only question is what can I expect in fuel costs, and what is the actual mpg or l/km I can expect? Everyone says for hwy driving it averages between 26 to 31 for long distance. My only question is with buying premium fuel, and besides driving with cruise control, how can I make it more fuel efficient?
Just bought the same car roughly 6 months ago. I drive it fairly soft and average 20mpg average for city and highway driving. As far as premium fuel, I stopped stressing that because it only costs you an extra $5 for a full tank. As for saving fuel, make sure performance shift is off at all times, unless you are in a racing mood... when it's on your car will rev higher before going to the next gear, thus wasting gas. As tempting as it can be to squeal from stop signs, apply the gas lightly because the extra boost from the supercharger kicks in and really burns the fuel. Other than that, like you said, cruise control helps too. Amazing vehicle, lots of fun, reliable, and not that bad on gas considering the performance value. Hope this helps!
I have a 1997 gtp & I love the car. the only major problem I have had with the car is the tranny; it cost me 2500 to rebuild it. Some say these cars are not too bad on gas but mine is only getting 17 mpg. Does anyone know why? I am also looking for a ram air style hood; can anybody help me with these problems?
I have a 98 grand prix gtp. And well when I'm on the high way and going about 75 or 80 mph and press the pedal all the way to the floor to pass, the light from the low track comes on and car hasitates. Can anyone help on this. JZ.
I LOVE MY 97 GTP. I was driving it down the road today and smacked the gas at 45mph, and it chirped the wheels. What a fun and fast car to drive; fuel mileage sucks, but so what hey.
My car has 177,773 miles on it and still runs to the top. Very dependable car; love it.
1998 Grand prix GTP Recall - March 2008.
If you own this car, please take it to the dealer for repair. The front Valve cover gasket is in recall, which can leak oil on hard braking and spill onto your manifold possibly causing a fire. blah blah blah.
I'm just letting you know since I just did it... and since it's a recall, its free. the recall is officially out too. As far as I know.. its the only one.
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