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New (to me) GP, need advice
So I totaled my 2006 GP (84k) a few weeks ago, and picked up a 2007 (42k) this week. I bought it from a Buick dealer (was Pontiac too back in the day). There were two previous owners, and both were local to northern Ohio (I live in suburban Cleveland). When they took it in on trade, they...- Chunks
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- Forum: General Grand Prix Discussion
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New (to me) GP, need tire advice
OK, definitely not supercharged. So I wonder why GM says it is a GT, although that does explain the 16 inch rims. But this car definitely accelerates better (and sounds different) than my 2006 base model, so I wonder if the previous owners did any mods to it. Probably not the 50 year old...- Chunks
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- Forum: Tires & Wheels
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New (to me) GP, need tire advice
I used to own a 2006 Grand Prix, but totaled it a few weeks ago. I was driving on the Ohio Turnpike in a really bad rainstorm and hydroplaned. The highway went left, I floated straight. I kind of half regained control but could not get the car to go where it needed to go. I ended up spinning out...- Chunks
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- Forum: Tires & Wheels
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ABS kicks in when starting
A few months ago I had an issue where, normally when I was pulling out of the driveway to go to work, the ABS would make a loud groaning noise and the HUD would alternate between the ABS and traction control messages. Being under warranty, I took it to a GM dealer and they replaced the front...- Chunks
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- Forum: Brakes/Suspension/Chassis
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Chunks is Here
Hello, this is my first post. I just bought a 2006 Grand Prix back in June. It was a lease return and in very good shape: the lessee took very good care of it. Along with the fact that I take good care of my vehicles, I am hoping this will be a good car for many years to come. So far it has...- Chunks
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- Forum: Introductions/Noob Questions