What to look for in a 97-03 GTP

[Nates94]

I'm looking at 97-03 GTPs. I want one for a daily driver.

I've looked at a couple already and driven a few. I used to own a 97 GTP. So I'm familiar with these cars.

I've noticed the 97-00 cars I can pick up cheap. Like under 3k and the 01-03 GTPs I can find them for 4-6k. Lower mileage ones I can pick up for around 7.

I'd like an 01-03. What's some common issues I check or look for right from the get go while looking for one of these cars.

 

[Logan541]

LIM gaskets tend to go look for leaks same with oil pan gaskets, also look for signs that in the rain the floor boards get wet due to a leak from engine compartment

 

[Tuner-Extraordinaire]

Don't spend over 3k for one, period if you can help it.

Do you plan to mod in any way?
98-00 are the best years for modding

 

[Nates94]

00 is my favorite year by far. It's a 12 year old car. An 03 is an 9 year old car.

I'd like to DD it. Mods maybe Ubend delete, CIA and maybe a ram air good for looks.

Down the road after its not a DD anymore. I'd like to drop the pulley size and do supporting mods as needed.

Not my first go around with a GTP and modding.

 

[Tea Time]

rear strut towers....check them inside and out for rust....rocker panels as well.

 

[matt5112]

Theres a whole thread on this.

 

[Nates94]

Sorry, Didn't see the other thread. I've been neglecting to check for rust on the strut towers. How could I forget that.

 

[Tuner-Extraordinaire]

00 is my favorite year by far. It's a 12 year old car. An 03 is an 9 year old car.

I'd like to DD it. Mods maybe Ubend delete, CIA and maybe a ram air good for looks.

Down the road after its not a DD anymore. I'd like to drop the pulley size and do supporting mods as needed.

Not my first go around with a GTP and modding.

98-00 then.