1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8 Series II V6 from North America

Summary:

Best car I have ever bought actually!!

Faults:

Drivers Power Window Regulator/Motor went out and the radio shorts out sometimes. that's it.

General Comments:

When I bought my 1st 98 Grand Prix GT I replaced the brake pads, rotors, struts/mounts all the way around, a coolant and transmission flush, new battery, a few lightbulbs and the car ran like a champ until I crashed it. I knew who owned it before me and how she drove it and where, how it was maintained and it's reliability. It had been drivin hard on dirt roads and survived a lot. I actually crashed that last week (Dec 16th) and I bought another 98 Grand Prix GT today (Dec 21st) only this car has 267,175 miles! Yeah! Power Everything, Dual Climate control, Leather, Moonroof, HUD and absolutely everything works great, the paint has a few rust spots, but is still nice and glossy, the transmission shifts great and engine is running strong (May have been rebuilt) It has a new battery, front struts (needs rear), tie rod ends, ball joints, brakes all the way around. The car also could use a new/used exhaust it sounds sweet loud though... I am very happy with these cars... I have a older lady friend of mine with a 97 Grand Prix GT with 170,000 miles in excellent shape, and a new kid I work with has a 2000 Grand Prix GT that just rolled over 200,000 miles. these are GREAT STRONG RUNNING RELIABLE CARS IF YOU TAKE CAR OF THEM. I will continue to buy Grand Prix's years 1997-2003 whenever I can.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd December, 2007

12th Jan 2011, 15:09

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1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8 Supercharger Ram Air from North America

Summary:

Best bang for the buck, what took GM so long to release a performance front wheel drive car

Faults:

You know most cars are not perfect and they are mechanical objects built, serviced, and operated by people.

So with that being said, things go wrong. I have had a water pump go out, rear passenger dome light stopped working (four door model). The volume control froze on the steering wheel.

Unless a motor blows, or the trannie locks up, things are going to happen. I say to all the cry babies out there you don't deserve the privilege of owning a Grand Prix.

General Comments:

If you want a performance street rod, with the luxuries close to Lexus or a Cady, get your butt up, and get down to your local Pontiac dealership.

This car, seriously, has the best of both worlds. Exceptionably soft and comfortable seats. Nice layout of the dash. By the way, the people out there talking about the fact the air conditioning controls are too low, well think about how many goodies they shoved in the dash, there is only so much room in the dash. Besides, if it bothers you so much, go buy a Monty Carlo. Just remember you'll be looking at my Borla tail pipes.

If any one out there is undecided on on a Grand Prix, for the money there is no better car out there. I bought mine in 1998 and have not looked back, and I have Trans-Am blood in my veins. But spend the extra couple grand and get the GTP. You will be unhappy with the SE or even the GT.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th September, 2001

8th Jul 2004, 22:58

That is well put. I have 1997 GTP that still is an eye catcher. The only problem that I have had with it is an idiot that forgot to put his truck in park at the lake and rolled into the front of my car. Busted the head lights, radiator and curled the hood up, and popped the airbags. A few thousand dollars later shes good as new again. the car has 137,000 miles. there have been absolutely no mechanical problems at all. No car is bullet proof. If people don't want any problems then they should go buy a economy Pontiac Sunfire. No power options. All high end cars have a few problems because they have a lot more complex systems on them to accommodate all the bells and whistles that people are demanding.

22nd Oct 2004, 17:21

I had an Audi A-4 turbo (which I loved) but I totaled it and it is gone. I bought the 1998 Pontiac GTP and it would definitly blow that Audi off the road. I have had minor problems. It has 59,000 miles on it and the tension idler froze and broke my serpentine belt. The passenger front side window stopped rolling down and the divers side front window wouldn't stay up. All these things were covered by the extended warranty that I purchased so no big deal. Other than having black leather interior (I live in Tucson and it's hot) this car is the best car I have ever owned. It looks good, it is spacious and god is it ever quick. I love my car!