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What Would You Replace You Grand Prix With?

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njgp

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Currently have a 2004 base Grand Prix. Best car I have ever owned. I purchased pre-owned in 2007. Had about 75k on it when purchased. Have about 118k now. Still drives good but has gotten beaten up over the years. I'm thinking about replacing.

This car has been one of the most dependable cars I've ever owned. Other than basic maintenance I've had to very little in repairs.

Are there any pre-owned cars that you've replaced your Pontiac Grand Prix with and been just as satisfied with the reliability? I've actually kicked around the idea of trying to find a low mileage 2007 or 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix with perhaps some upgrades from what my current base model has. Heated leather seats. Maybe a sunroof?

So what would you recommend a Pontiac Grand Prix owner look at for their next ride that would be comparable in reliability and "funness" of driving. Price would be anywhere from $8500 - $15k.
 


2012 or 2013 impala ltz. (LFX and 6 speed)

G35 or g37.

STS. (Northstar or LLT, no pre 08 v6)

Subaru Legacy GT.

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I replaced mine with a 2011 Lancer GTS. I looked at some G37s, Maximas, Altima, etc. Ended up with the Lancer because I had to buy something quick.
 




Heck yours with 118K is almost new. You can get over 300K out of them.


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njgp said:
Why the 2012 or 2013 Impala?

Consumer Reports gave the 2014 Impala a very nice review. Of course this was when the car was new and reliability was unknown at time. This review intrigues me. i may hold on to my Grand Prix for a while longer and look at some of the Impalas. Very impressed with the Consumer Report initial review.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...hest-scoring-sedan-consumer-reports/index.htm
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The new 2014 impalas are nice. I just thought they would be over $15k.

The 12 and 13 have the new powertrain, but are still on the familiar w body platform. Same goes for the 2014 to 2016 impala limited, but those will all have a fleet use history.

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markpa said:
Heck yours with 118K is almost new. You can get over 300K out of them.


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My thoughts exactly. If you don't have major rust, your car is low cost to fix and 118K on a 3800 is nothing.

My other thought is.. I replaced my rusted up Regal with 260K on the clock with a 95K mile 2010 Audi A6. I'm at 131K now and it's been very reliable with a minimal amount of maintenance.
 
I know, I know. I'm torn if I should keep my 04, do some maintenance on it and just see how long it lasts or trade in for something slightly newer (07 or 08) with a few upgrades (leather heated seats maybe a sunroof) or maybe even a GXP.

I just started another thread about the reliability of the GXP verus the 3800 engine. I'm not at all familiar with the GXP.
 
I've got an 04 GT2 that I'm planning on keeping for as long as possible, because it's cheap to fix and has very little rust.

It's a w-body car, which means parts for it will be cheap and readily available for years and years because there's always gonna be something in the JY that's a w-body.
 
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