Thread: Why did you choose to buy a GP?

I have had two GTPs and a montecarlo, (same family)
Monte was my first decent car 2004 ls with the 3.4 later swapped it for the supercharged engine, drove it, ****ed up a cam install. eventually sold it.
Bought my first GTP because I wanted something to play with and mod, ended up being my dd for a few months. Traded it for work done to my fusion (nice car **** motor)
bought my current GTP because I wanted a second car I could screw with (my DD is under warranty) and I found it for $450

GP are decent cars for what they are, they are comfortable, reasonably good mpg on the highway, and usually reliable. Also fairly easy to build power.
probably wouldn't buy another after this one. The transmissions are sluggish, engines are slow to respond under light or partial throttle (even supercharged) lots of mods are available but really everything needs to be upgraded now to stay competitive.

I drive a 170hp turbocharged jetta daily, from 60 up, the jetta runs circles around the stock GTP, full torque at 1500 rpm gives you a kick in the gut, and even driving hard I get 38-40 mpg. Ill probably go LS v8 next, or something turbo charged

Because I needed a car and it worked out this way. Something semi reliable and good in the snow. Hence why I don't have a sc version cause I would have broke it by now and my parents said no cause of insurance


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Originally Posted by stealthee

Her older sister was hot and had big boobs didn't she?

How'd you guess? haha

Also, as far as buying another one, once I sell my Corolla I am going to look at picking up a 97-03 GTP Sedan for a daily.

Because racekar

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Decent mileage, reliable-ish, usable in the snow, good exterior looks, potential to find a cheap one, easy to find parts, easy to find out how to fix stuff, good car to learn about car stuff on. I wasn't even looking for a GTP, just wanted 'leather' and a sunroof - but this one was the least rusty cheap one with under 150k and 'leather' and a sunroof, so, it happened, lol. Would I buy another Grand Prix? Unless it was dirt cheap in really good shape and optioned out I would never buy a 97-03 again because of the interior, but I'm hoping to get an 04+ GP to replace this one sometime.

like red , i actually was looking for a monte carlo SS, but never came across one with a mileage /condition to price ratio i wanted. seen my GP on craigslist for $1300 , looked descent in the pictures and had only 117k on it ,so i bought it. would i buy another ? sure if the mileage / condition to price ratio is good.

Originally Posted by born2pdl

Lots of cars to choose from out there. Why did you get a GP? Would you do it again?

I'm looking for one, wanted to see if my reasons matched up with yours.

My dad found this for me, and $2000 for a practically rust free, low mileage car, why not.

Easy, the 2006 mazda I bought brand new blew the motor at 75k, @ $434month payment, women was having the 2nd kid and the 1st trimester she was sick as a dog and couldnt work, gas prices went up over $4gal so almost 2 weeks worth of working went to gas, fell behind on bills, couldnt afford much food, couldnt pay rent. Taxes just came in and I know I needed a car sooner than later (wanted boost to play with after this short spat of hell) spent just about all my taxes buying a gtp with a blown motor, then borrowed $600 from the women so I could buy a replacement engine.

Not to long or before the daughter was born the mazda was repoed and I was left with a blown gtp in the parents driveway. Took another week off of work to get it running and walla. I was forced into the car do or die, now its my sex machine and I love it.

Originally Posted by born2pdl

Lots of cars to choose from out there. Why did you get a GP? Would you do it again?

I'm looking for one, wanted to see if my reasons matched up with yours.

At the time- cheap, insurance was affordable, reliable, parts are cheap- replacement & mods, supercharged, and I liked the way they looked.

Would I do it again- strictly for a daily driver

I have since moved on to a different platform so getting another for a toy is not happening.

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Great question! I get that question often as to why I have owned 6 Grand Prix's (that's the only kind of car I have owned since 1999) I currently have 4, all 6th Generation. All are 2-doors. I still like the looks of the car, even though everyone says the body style is dated. I agree to disagree. I hate the exteriors of the modern cars, everything from the Impala, Malibu, Cruze. I don't care for anything Ford or Fiat Chrysler. And forget the imports. What is left? I was sold on the 2-door GP since the late 90's. I'm not changing now.
Most of the reasons have already been mentioned above. I find my Grand Prix's to be quite reliable. I have only had 1 breakdown in the past 15 years, which was on my 40th anniversary that had the tensioner pulley bearings go out.
To me, the GP is easy to repair (I do all my own repairs and upgrades myself), parts cost is low and made easier since I have all the same generation of GP, insurance cost is low, lots of factory options, lots of modified parts available, and the main thing is all my GP's are fun to drive. If I did not believe that, I would sell all of them tomorrow.
Now that I am writing all the good things about the GP, one other important item is that it is great in winter weather.
I am truly amazed how the platform has lasted as long as it has. About 2007, I predicted that the end was near for the 6th Generation GP, but now, they seem more popular than ever. All one has to do is attend the W-body/3800 Gathering in Detroit and can see that for oneself.
Hell, I thought about 7 years ago that I would be the only one driving "old" model GP's.
I am still happy as can be when I take one of my GP's to a car show, or on a trip. I am amazed at how many people stop to chat and admire one of my GP's. Most state that they also owned a GP at one time and loved the car. They claim they wish they would have kept the GP, but decided not to for whatever reason.
I live in western Pennsylvania, and there were many Pontiac dealerships. In the area I live, some dealers were only 10-15 miles apart from each other.
A salesman from a former Pontiac dealership said he used to love the days of the stylish Pontiac Grand Prix and Bonneville in the late 90's and early 2000's. He said when his dealership got a shipment of GP's (and Bonnevilles) all would be sold in a few days. And buyers were stopping to ask when more would be on the way. This salesman said after then, sales fell way off, and then Pontiac was gone.

Because the GPX was a SEXY car. Didnt get a 97... ended up getting a 98 GTP Coupe. Just put it back on the road... Using it as daily transportation. She has a few mods and now Im tweaking the tune a lil bit... Hehehe

always like the way they looked. had a roommate with one in college that scooted pretty good. was ready for a new car after starting a new job. way over payed for it buying from a dealer but it was what I wanted. coupe, leather, supercharged and low mile. was fairly clean as well.

1.)I like the sleeper idea. 2 people in my family have mustangs and they cant even go around and cruise because of all the beat up POS cars that want to race.

2.)There is a major butthurt factor to these cars. Not everyone knows they are supercharged and most of the w-bodies in my area are trash so people dont expect to get pulled on it at all. The looks you get at the next light are worth buying one just for that.

3.)They are downright CHEAP. Junkyards stay stocked with them. Other GM stuff will work on them.

4.)The whine...