1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT from North America
Summary:
I have been the only owner of this car, which has been excellent overall
Faults:
This car has really been pretty good, minus a couple glitches. I had to replace the alternator twice, once at 30,000 and once at about 60,000 miles.
My radio lights went out after about the first year, never hassled with the replacement.
My check engine light came on at about 140,000 miles... that was over 100,000 miles ago!!! It cuts out now when it gets hot outside, but after replacing several parts and nothing showing up on diagnostics, we just idle one foot on the gas, one foot on the brake:) Always starts right back up.
Has the moisture in the head lens issue.
Passenger seat buckle sometimes clicks before you insert the piece, but I just slide a pen cap edge in there and it releases every time, then it can be buckled and released. Has never stuck with buckle inserted!
I can't remove my key without putting the steering wheel up and inserting a pen tip or something up a little whole in the column below it.
After over 249,000 faithful miles and very little to complain about, I will be driving her to her grave. I would definitely buy another one.
General Comments:
Car handles GREAT in snow, and picks up speed very quickly!
Seats are not that comfortable and is difficult to get in and out of when very pregnant!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th June, 2008
7th Nov 2002, 10:17
The Grand Prix's are great cars. I have a 98 GT Coupe with just under 90,000 miles on it, and the only thing I've had to have replaced is the alternator and the battery. Other than the regular repairs and upkeep such as new tires, alignments, oil changes, etc... this car has been fantastic. Still has as much power as it did when it was new. If you're worried about repairs costing you in the long run, it's good to get an aftermarket extended warranty on your car. I've gotten one from a company called Accel Warranty, and it cost me about $1400 to cover the car bumper to bumper up to around 125,000 miles. They even cover things that dealers won't cover like power windows, power seats, factory radios and speakers, and other great wear and tear items that makes this warranty very well worth the price I've paid for it. I've never had to pay for a repair once, and will never have to as long as I own the car, or until it dies, but hopefully it will last until 150,000 miles, that's usually the average for a Pontiac.
When it does die, I will be returning to buy the brand new Grand Prix, you just can't lose with this car.
Dave.