2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8 Series III supercharged from North America
Faults:
This car has only cost me some brake work (pads & rotors), oil change, tires, control arm bushings, & a tail light bulb.
Also has engine light on for the oxygen sensor, but I ain't touching that sensor until it starts to cause problems, like excessively burn gas.
The driver's information center shows "Check Gas Cap" on occasion... (like once a month or so).
All is only wear & tear/maintenance items. No major problems at all.
General Comments:
This car is awesome, powerful, and easy on the eyes. Has a VERY quick take off from a stop, and passing power on the highway. Has "Tap Shift", which enables you to manually shift gears.
Heated leather in the winter works great, seats are generally comfortable for any trip. Heads Up Display is a definite bonus. (The Heads Up Display is Green instead on Red like older models, and I find that Green is easier to see).
Like other complaints, I find that this car does have too much body roll, I had a 2004 Grand Prix GT, which handled like it was on rails compared to this one.
Lots of interior room, but if it has an electronic sunroof, then head room is cut a bit shorter. But the electronic seats fix that.
Electronic Traction Control can be turned on or off, Stabilatrac system is awesome in the winter.
6 CD in-dash CD player, Monsoon, works pretty good, but they should have made it able to play MP3/WMA, or even an auxiliary for iPod, would have been a bonus.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th April, 2011
25th Mar 2011, 08:24
Welcome to the modern age of GM. I have had just about as many problems with all of my GM vehicles and will never go back to them now. It is a wonder they still are surviving... Oh yeah, I forgot about the bailout!