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klm48116

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New here. I've got a 1998 Gran Prix GT(red) with about 235,000 miles on it. Just curious if there are any more people like me out there, or if there is a forum specific to high mileage cars. I'm not a techy car guy, just someone who enjoys his car.
 


klm48116 said:
New here. I've got a 1998 Gran Prix GT(red) with about 235,000 miles on it. Just curious if there are any more people like me out there, or if there is a forum specific to high mileage cars. I'm not a techy car guy, just someone who enjoys his car.
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Welcome.

Nothing specific to high mileage cars. But there are some of us around here. I'm not far behind you with 233k miles.
 
wow, that's a ton. i just went over 130,000 like 2 weeks ago in my '99. any major problems or rebuilds or anything like that?
 
i've seen 280+ on 3800's in other cars, saw a bonnie with 270k and i believe it was a Rivi that had over 280
 


wow, nice. i guess if i take care of my car i can see getting over 200k miles, i got 165k now and still going strong.
 
My wife and I are "competing" for the 200k mark on the '93 GP B4U I drive and her Suburban. The next oil change on both will be over the 200,000 mile mark. GP has the 3.1 and her Burban has a small block.
 
98 GTP with 241,000 miles. Original engine and trans. The trans acquired the shudder on take off but i can't complain.
 
Poil336 said:
wow, that's a ton. i just went over 130,000 like 2 weeks ago in my '99. any major problems or rebuilds or anything like that?
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I've had the AC compressor replaced at about 200,000. Also new struts at about the same time. Oil Changes every 3000 miles. The front end has been a nagging problem for the last 50,000 miles or so. Keep having to take it in for rattles when I go over bumps. I think it's the control arms or some other supports that keep going bad. Sorry, not sure what they are called. I'm not a mechanic or a guy who knows much about cars.
 


klm48116 said:
I've had the AC compressor replaced at about 200,000. Also new struts at about the same time. Oil Changes every 3000 miles. The front end has been a nagging problem for the last 50,000 miles or so. Keep having to take it in for rattles when I go over bumps. I think it's the control arms or some other supports that keep going bad. Sorry, not sure what they are called. I'm not a mechanic or a guy who knows much about cars.
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it's whatever. you'll find any information you'll ever need here. just as with a lot of gm cars, keep the body and chassis in good shape and the motor will never die. the 3800's about bulletproff
 
That's what my mechanic says. The engine will go forever. The body is in great shape. Never been in an accident. The only issue I have with the body is unerneath the cas cap the paint is peeling. Caused by those last few drops of gas in the hose dripping on it. I try to be careful, but it's kinda too late now.
 
Welcome.....I just rolled over 177800 in my white 97GTP & my trans was just replaced.
But my previous car with an L67

Bonne SSEI 241K
98 GTP 208K

In fact almost every pontiac my family has owned had over 170K
 
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