1992 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.4L V6 from North America
Summary:
Best Pontiac I have ever driven
Faults:
The car wasn't running when I purchased it (had been sitting for 2+ years). Replaced the fuel pump, and have driven it with no running problems.
Has a lot of electrical items that might work today, but then won't work for a week, then come back on. Was told someone did a lot of work and didn't know what they were doing.
Paint (clear coat) is peeling, power steering squeals occasionally, and rattles for a minute when started in the cold. Was told the serpentine belt ran rough until the edges frayed, but I haven't had any problem. The water tank for wiper was removed, and the A/C was barely hanging on.
General Comments:
Looks great, inside and out.
The stereo and wheels have been changed.
HUD works great.
It has a sunroof, power windows, cruise, tinted windows, and electric seats that do everything. It has a lot of power, and it's hard to keep from getting a wheel on take off.
Oil was clean. Didn't change the filter until this month (Feb).
Have been told the 5-speed is rare.
I love this car. I plan to redo everything that has a problem, and put classic plates on her and run her until the wheels fall off, or I get too old to enjoy her, or I finally get my dream car, a GTO.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 17th February, 2013
19th Aug 2010, 18:47
I'm the original poster, back with an update. I needed to get the car ready for PA inspection. New exhaust rattles a little, but that isn't the fault of GM. It ended up needing an alignment, new passenger side ball joint, and driver's side trailing arm. Total cost for the 21,500 or so miles I put on it was ~$1300. Not too bad for such an old car, was a little more than the car is worth, but definitely shows reliability. The car is now for sale.