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Heeeelllp! I want to save this car.
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To the GP's ills, ISS-3rd shaft installed around 30k miles, still good, 5th battery since new, had to pay for the last one, however next one is free..and last week @ 59k miles, replaced the Front engine and Tranny mounts..On the 3rd set of tires due to various problems not blamed on tread life, mainly misalignment due to car dealer's lack of honesty..or competent help..
Still on original brakes, wheel bearings, and using "Royal Purple" oil..Car is not "Hot rodded", however interstate driving is swift to say the least..Having owned 53 cars to date, this one is not high on my list with praise..It was a cheap buy, Black ext w/tan leather and sunroof..Had a 2010 Mustang GT for a brief period, but was offered pricing too good to keep around, however the new 5.0 Mustang will find my garage soon..
My advice to Grand Prix owners is "sell." I live in SW Fla, so heat is the big killer of many mechanical items, however I will keep this car for other visiting family members to drive, since the manual shift Mustang is off-limits to certain family members..
Putting a ton of money into any Grand Prix is foolish, for the resale value is priced near junk levels..I stay away from the local original car dealer except for battery problems, and alignment is done by the Chevy dealer..Oil change, tire balance, and other work is performed by a small 2-man shop with GM extensive background, plus a "Tire Rack" installer and tire balance is a must for smooth high-speed driving..
The W body layout of the Chevy Impala and the Grand Prix is old style, however the Intrigue series from 1998 thru 2002 was a stand alone W-body..The 1998 Intrigue had the 3.8 V-6, and starting with the 1999 model thru 2002 had the 3.5, 4 valve all-alum V-6 which was a fun motor..Had a 1998 Intrigue which GM repurchased from me @26k miles, next came the 1999 Intrigue GLS and a 2002 Intrigue GLS..The 1998 Intrigue had steering and brake issues, and the 1999 and 2002 had similiar issues but not as serious, however the engine and suspension setup with some modifications to stock made it a fun car to drive..
The S/C Pontiac does come alive above 70 mph, one of it's good qualities, a/c is okay, and wind noise is high, Monsoon stereo is okay, comfort level bad, but it is a pretty car, adores premium gas, will keep until it gets to 90K...
My current Pontiac is a 2007 Grand Prix GXP 5.3litre V-8. Handles like a champ, goes like hot snot and loves to be babied too. Bought it with 27,000kms and now have 43,000kms. Only disappointment is the front brake wear. I'm needing to change rotors/pads already and I'm not exactly hard on my vehicles (obviously if you look at the numbers).
Long story short - before you buy a used vehicle know what you're buying and when you buy it take care of it.
BTW, the Monsoon stereo is the WORSE isn't it?? It hurts my ears.
I don't abuse cars, don't like to mess around with dealers, have seen way too many in my long life..
Used to make the run from Detroit area to Pt. Robinson, Ont, twice a month, approx. 380 miles round trip..Smoked the roads, 6hrs of driving for the day..3 hrs in meetings..Got my worst speeding ticket ever 2 blocks from the BlueWater bridge at Sarnia, Ont..The cop was laying in the ditch w/radar gun and got nailed for $300., US..
Neat roads in Canada, and I really enjoyed the people..Don't really go for the political ideology but it is better than the current regime in the USA...
The Ford Mustang GT will be here shortly, however the Pontiac will be preserved/reserved for visiting family members to drive..I know how the family drives and they ain't getting the 6spd manual shift V-8 to abuse..That's for me to do..
Sarah, GM Customer Service