1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8 V6 from North America
Summary:
Great all around high performance luxury sedan
Faults:
No 'problems' thus far.
I have replaced the original battery and struts.
Other 'wear' items replaced by the previous owner were the front rotors and pads, tires, and trans fluid.
The HUD (Heads Up Display) was replaced under warranty by previous owner.
General Comments:
I have only owned the car for 5 months and 8,000 miles.
Handling improved noticeably after the struts were replaced.
Very comfortable interior as I'm 6'2" / 260lbs.
Great performance!!! Previous owner 'modded' the car with 3.4" SC pulley, cold air induction kit w/K&N,
Taylor Plug Wires, strut tower braces, 160 degree thermostat, and replaced the U-Bend in the exhaust pipe.
The HUD is addictive.
Radio controls on the steering wheel are very ergonomic and easy to use.
Gas mileage in 'true' city driving (16.8mpg) could be better, but you've got to 'pay to play'! 24mpg highway driving 85+mph.
Car was very well maintained prior to my purchase.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th February, 2003
29th Apr 2004, 15:25
I'm not sure what the point of the author is. Is he blaming his problems on the oil change technicians and taking it out on the car?
1. It clearly sounds like he's the type of driver you would never want to buy a car from.
2. The problems he mentioned (other than the oil change issue) do sound quite minor and could be fixed with minor adjustments.
3. If he expects to find the PERFECT new car (I assume he bought it new), I would say good luck - even with an import.