1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8 Supercharged from North America

Summary:

High performance piece of crap with wheels

Faults:

Main seal leak at 25000, would cost $900 without the warranty.

Cheap leather.

Windows always loose and rattle. Had them fixed four times, no luck.

Wiper arm was stripped at 37000.

Alternator shorted, caused my battery to overload. Covered under warranty.

Heating fan squeaks.

Headlights rattle when going over bumps.

Cheap disk brakes, coating rusts after one winter.

Sun roof screen got caught in open position. Had to replace. Would have cost $250 w/o warranty.

Have a feeling my transmission is going to go any day now.

Can keep going, but do not have all day.

General Comments:

Good design, has some good ideas, but engineering really blew it here.

After 30,000 miles, piece of junk.

On average, had the car in for a service for 1 day or more once every 3 months.

Buy something else, it's a good looking car but is unreliable and will cost you more than most other cars.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 23rd March, 2001

16th May 2001, 19:34

Sounds like you got a lemon. My 2000 GTP has been put through the paces and already has 35000 clicks without a single hitch. I have tricked it out substantially and driven it very hard. I feel sorry for you gettin a bad apple in the bunch. Better luck next time.

4th Nov 2004, 09:16

I have a 1998 Grand Prix GTP and I Have nothing, but trouble with it to it has 129000 miles on it I bought it when it had 96000 on it. but since then I had to put in three Transmission, new brakes, Alternator, tires, lights, and a new seal in the driver door. Now I think the motor is starting to have a noise in it.

23rd Dec 2004, 21:13

I have a 1998 grand prix too. It has 62,300 miles on it and well maintained. However, it has had a lot of problems. The molding on the passenger door kept popping off. The headlight covers kept falling off and getting condensation in them. Have had the blower motor in the ac/heating unit replaced twice and it still chirps and doesn't work on 1. The airbag light kept flashing and that was fixed under warranty. The rear main seal and the window motor went out at 36,000 miles, but luckily was covered under warranty. The rear passenger side motor is now burned out. Had to have the alternator and serpentine belt replaced at 34,000. The water pump replaced at 45,000. Just had to have the intake manifold gasket replaced. Wouldn't buy another GM vehicle.

1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8 V6 from North America

Summary:

Great value for the performance

Faults:

Driver's power window lift.

Wheel bearings.

Water pump.

Radiator.

General Comments:

Bought the car used in 2003 for $5500. Was $25,100 when new. In good condition and had 87,000 miles on it. Great performance for the price. Lots of power.

The most comfortable seats I ever had in a car, and everything is laid out nicely.

At 155,000 miles the radiator sprung a leak and the water pump was replaced at the same time ($800.00).

Shortly before that, the wheel bearings had to be replaced ($231.00 a wheel).

Struts should be changed, but I'm going to replace the car soon. With mileage like this, (currently 164,000) can I really complain? I think not.

The body is in very good condition and has held up well. This is a great car and has been my favorite of any car new or used I ever owned. The 3.8 V6 is an extremely durable engine.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 21st August, 2009

1998 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.8 from North America

Summary:

A pleasant surprise!

Faults:

I purchased the car from a used car dealership with warranty. The car had been abused before I bought it and dealer agreed to fix any faults:

Traction control computer replaced.

General Comments:

I am pleased and surprised about this car! I got it for more elbow room for my kids, yet the sporty look, and power for me. We all got what we wanted! I have put some miles on it in the past year and the handling actually makes the road trips enjoyable! This car cuts through rain, snow and traffic and has no problem getting out of it's own way. The comfort is OK, but I wish the seat backs were a little more soft. The car is well worth the price I paid for it and more! Besides routine maintenance, the only thing I have to fix right now, is an oil leak by the crank case cover.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th June, 2003