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  • 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Visitor, Antioch, TN, February 12, 2012 15:25
    very good car, obtained car in 2011 from friend who mother owned the car. I replaced the waterpump, alternator, back struts, battery, door locks module, that was a problem, did not know what was the problem, the locks would humm from one door to the other all around the car all four doors. went to the dealer and they said that they could not help. I went to a electrical shop and they found the problem was a module for the chimes and door locks, got a used one solved the problem. Now I have a problem with anti-freeze leaking from under the car, think its the timing cover.
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  • 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
    OS PET, Los Altos, CA, April 04, 2011 21:28
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    After a horrible experience with a 1993 VW Jetta I purchased new, I decided to trade my 1993 Jetta with 26,500 miles on the odometer for a brand new 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT coupe. I still have my beautiful Grand Prix and I have no intentions of ever parting with it. I'd like to be buried in it when I die! I can't believe the incredible durability of the Grand Prix's paint and interior. My Grand Prix is mostly parked outdoors and after nearly 15 years the paint still looks great and the incredibly durable cloth interior is virtually fade proof and is tough as nails! The 3800 V6 is smooth, powerful and gets fantastic gas mileage coupled to an excellent 4 speed automatic transmission. The interior is very roomy as is the trunk. My Grand Prix has been a very solid and extremely reliable car, with excellent handling, firm magnasteer steering and strong ABS brakes. Not to mention it's a very inexpensive car to own and operate. My only gripe is with the slow power window motors and the poor optics of the headlamps. But aside from those issues, GM did a phenomenal job with the redesign of the 1997 Grand Prix. I deem it as a perfect all around car!
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  • 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
    strip miners wife, Edgarton, WV, March 10, 2011 08:37
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    I bought this car as my 2nd Grand Prix, the first wasnt so great, had some issues with it, mainly heating problems, way too expensive to fix, but my 06 model is very much worth every penny, only issue ive had is with the headlights, this car handles great, rides good, & just an all around good car, I get many compliments on it, its nothing fancy, just a base model, but its still a very nice car.
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  • 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix
    shirlgrl, Chicago, IL, February 11, 2011 13:41
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    i love my 93 grand prix had it since 2010 in sept, the only problem i've had was a valve cover gasket, catalylic converter and left muffler. has kept the oil changed and runs really well on the road. the blizzard came 2011 and it has moved since. i think it's the starter the lights and everything come on but it won't start today the weather is a lil better i can hear a clicking sound when i try to start it. i'm gonna get some one to jump me cause the battery might be low to start
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  • 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Visitor, Elk Mound, WI, January 25, 2011 15:46
    Bought my 2000 Grand Prix GT at age 17 and totally love it. It is much more reliable than the 1978 cutlass cruizer i used to drive. Also this is by far way better than any foriegn car that i know of!
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  • 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Visitor, Middle Island, NY, December 11, 2010 20:36
    My first car at 17 and i loved it, no major problems at all it drove very nicely and smooth. Very Reliable and safe. i love my pontiac
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  • 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
    frankstats, Tallahassee, FL, December 03, 2010 04:09
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    factory installed tires went bald in less than 17k miles. had bad seals on the rear brake lights and needed replacing at least twice. in less than 2 years had transmission problems. the car has just over 45k miles on it now and it has started eating oil like a pig.. over 1 qt / 1000 miles. the plastic plate at the inside base of the windshield cracked from florida sun. slides backwards on any incline when stopped. seats made from cheap fabric that wears out from seat belt and in the seat area. bad window seals.. noisy ride...
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  • 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Visitor, Winslow, AZ, November 17, 2010 02:24
    Nice car, but the suspension and steering are really not good.
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  • 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix
    robinsonangel41, Purdy, MO, November 04, 2010 16:18
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    I love my car i have the 94 pontiac grand prix se and its a great canr it has over 200000 miles and rocks still
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  • 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
    ggutte, Ada, MI, October 04, 2010 19:18
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    This my 2nd GXP. Love the car. I put 60K on the first and bought the second one used with 36K. Only 2 bearable drawbacks - brakes and tires. Front pads go at 24-26K; tires at 26-28K. I'm going to try ceramic pads @ next change. I haven't decided yet on a replacement for the Bridgestones. I've not had a problem with anything else which is why I bought the second one - GREAT CAR! Bummer they shut down Pontiac.
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  • 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Visitor, Evansville, IN, September 13, 2010 13:02
    I have had the car for almost 2 years and some problems i have had included intake gasket needed replaced and the windows are bound to fail in my case multiple times. I don't see how there has not been a recall. Other than that it has been good even with 142000 miles.
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  • 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
    faithlynn, Clarksville, TN, September 02, 2010 20:07
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    low coolant level
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  • 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Visitor, Naperville, IL, August 19, 2010 16:03
    I have a V8 GXP and I Love It! My only issues with it is not so good mpg and it blows through brakes. Otherwise it is a very fun, fast, and nice looking car. I love how it handles and how it looks and sounds and the 18" stock wheels. This is the second Grand Prix I have owned. My first was a 97 GTP which was also quite a fun car. LONG LIVE PONTIAC!
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  • 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Visitor, Latham, NY, July 13, 2010 10:23
    had major problems ever since i got this car. electric windows on drivers and passenger front sides didn't work very well; had engine problems as well. glad to be rid of it
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  • 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Visitor, Minneapolis, MN, July 11, 2010 14:03
    Very tight and sensitive but not too sensitive steering. Handles very well. 65,000 miles and no major issues. Lived in Phoenix, AZ for 3 years. Desert heat and sun warped cowling on windshield, rub rail on driver's side door peeling off, dash rattled and vent inserts would occasionally pop out. Steering wheel column cover warped a little, and sun roof leaks now. Rattle disappeared and vent inserts don't pop out anymore after moving back to MN. Sun roof still leaks, but I suspect this to be an adjustment issue. Towed a 1,600lb U-Haul trailer from Phoenix to Flagstaff, up a steep mountain with minimal issues. Transmission got hot, but that was to be expected. No other issues. I love how when I burn out a turn signal, it notifies me on the in-dash screen of which turn signal went out. "Front Right Turn Signal Out" made it more convenient to trouble shoot then walking around my car. Rated at 20mpg city/30mpg highway, I can get 35mpg on the highway by setting cruise control at around 57mph (1,200rpms). Set at lower RPM's, car gets amazing fuel economy, displayed on the in-dash screen. Engine runs great, although maintenance can get tricky. Oil filter is in semi-strange location, passenger side of engine block, and above wheel . Air filter compartment is a challenge to open and replace air filter. Other wise easy to maintain. Overall, a great quality car and worth the purchase.
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  • 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Visitor, Sahuarita, AZ, May 06, 2010 07:17
    rides like a truck
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  • 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Visitor, Jasper, IN, April 05, 2010 08:16
    bought this car (sports edition) as my 1st car for $800... after replacing a couple items and a good cleaning, some, and lots of tlc...the previous owner is jealous!!!
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  • 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
    design09, Rochester, NY, January 11, 2010 13:53
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    I bought this car as my first car for $1000 and let me tell you it was the best investment i have ever made. I bought it with roughly 200,000 miles on it and over 3 years i have only put about 1000 worth of work into it, mostly because of lack of care from the previous owner. I still have this car today at 252k miles and its still running strong!
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  • 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
    blakkat, San Antonio, TX, July 04, 2009 01:33
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    Great looks, great ride, good handling, lots of compliments
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  • 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
    phelanmt, Nashville, TN, May 13, 2009 10:26
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    Great car, but has required A LOT of expensive maintenance. Was driven mostly in Ohio and has rust which may have caused some of the maintenance.
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  • 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix
    tmkjusticestudies, Salt Lake City, UT, April 19, 2009 22:14
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    Excellent and very reliable. Smooth high speed driving and handling. 196000 original and in great condition, minor issue on seat adjustment knobs just above center console area on seats
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  • 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Kmodek, Saint Peters, MO, April 04, 2009 17:48
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    I love the look and ride of my car. I'd like it better if they made all options available on the GT2, instead of only the GTP. Mine is Inferno Orange and gets a lot of looks!
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  • 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Poncho, Chicago, IL, January 24, 2009 13:56
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    I thought the car was a guy's car because they have referred to it as a "muscle car". I actually love the way it handles smooth cornering, nice sturdy road car. Maintenance keeps it looking brand new. The only thing is I wish the side mirrors could fold inward.
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  • 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Chance777, Waterloo, IA, January 17, 2009 21:41
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    I happen to like this car quite a bit. The coupe is very sporty, even by today's standards. It can accelerate very nicely and brake pretty good. The interior is decent, though some bigger people might find the back seats cramped and the drivers seat feels stuffed even with the seat all the way back. Spoiler and dual mufflers.
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  • 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
    Russ, Oakland, CA, November 03, 2008 14:33
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    My Grand Prix is not a bad driving car. Power is good and it handles well. I had a problem with the intake manifold leaking coolant and don't spill coffee or soda on the shifter. It will become sticky and hard to shift out of park. The shifter will need to be removed and cleaned to correct the problem.
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