Proud Owner of a "New to Me" 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP

**SlyBlackDragon** · 08-21-2011

Just bought a white 1997 GTP four door last Tuesday. It has 190k miles on it, but has full maintenance records and I can tell it has been well taken care of. All new tires, lights, hoses, wires, all fluids flushed, ac compressor replaced, etc etc. Interior is in very good shape given the age, with just a little sun damage to the dash board. Only issues are it has some rock dings and door dents that bug me, needs an EGR valve, and the previous owner said it will soon need rear struts.

I got it for 3600, and I couldn't be happier!

**dsmuts** · 08-21-2011

Wow overpaid a little bit didn't you? i got my 98 with 190k on it for 2500 needing nothing, but good luck with it. Hope it serves you well.

**txslow6** · 08-21-2011

Originally Posted by dsmuts

Wow overpaid a little bit didn't you? i got my 98 with 190k on it for 2500 needing nothing, but good luck with it. Hope it serves you well.

The OP didn't over pay. He felt the car was worth that amount. Just like you felt your sh1box was worth $2500 "One Up."

Congrats on the purchase and I'm glad to hear you got a GP that was well taken care of. What are your plans with it?

**SlyBlackDragon** · 08-21-2011

Originally Posted by dsmuts

Wow overpaid a little bit didn't you? i got my 98 with 190k on it for 2500 needing nothing, but good luck with it. Hope it serves you well.

In my area, this is well below what they have been selling for. In similar condition they are going for around 4500.

Originally Posted by txslow6

The OP didn't over pay. He felt the car was worth that amount. Just like you felt your sh1box was worth $2500 "One Up."

Congrats on the purchase and I'm glad to hear you got a GP that was well taken care of. What are your plans with it?

I don't have a whole lot in the way of plans for it at the moment. Right now I want to replace the EGR, get the rock dings and mirror taken care of, and if I really need struts to replace them as well. I also need to upgrade the sound system ASAP as the stock one leaves a lot to be desired.

This is the nicest car I have owned, so I just plan on enjoying it and taking good care of it.

**txslow6** · 08-21-2011

Sounds like it's in good hands and will be continued to be cared for.

**dsmuts** · 08-21-2011

Do you mean the rearview mirror? Is it all crappy looking? a lot of them do that the fluid leaks out of it. The egr is a pretty simple fix just a couple of bolts and a gasket, rear struts are pretty easy too if they do actually need them.