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Sep 15 '03
Pros: nice looks, decent power, low insurance, good in snow
Cons: relatively slow, mediocre elsewise
Summary: Overview With the thinning of the sports car ranks, more and more people are looking to Pontiac's performance mentality to give them something powerful and sporty that can also double as a daily driver. In my opinion, no car fits that descriptio ... read more
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May 25 '06
Pros: Power, very roomy, very fun to drive.
Cons: Not so great on gas.
Summary: I bought my GTP about a year ago. It has 166,000 miles on it. We've had to replace a few things, but they are expected because of the mileage on the car. We had to replace both mufflers, they had a huge hole in each. We had to replace the alternator, ... read more
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Jan 17 '04
Pros: Styling, features, acceleration (supercharged engine), HUD, comfortable seats
Cons: Noisy, not dependable, shoddy build quality (inside and out), squeaks and rattles galore
Summary: Introduction The Pontiac Grand Prix is just one of the many GM cars based on the "W body" platform. This platform has been around since the late 1980's, and this generation of the Grand Prix is based on the second generation of this ... read more
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Jan 17 '04
Pros: A good combination of performance, ride, space, looks, and reliability for the bucks
Cons: Cheap plasticky dash, seats unsupportive, too much plastic body molding
Summary: I got lucky once more! This is my second Pontiac product in two decades (the last, a 1983 6000STE was/is bullet proof and is still running around town!. I have few complaints about reliability and other very minor maintenance problems (electric window ... read more
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Dec 03 '03
Pros: Most chicks like them, good mix of sport and "luxury" for the price.
Cons: Reliability, reliability, and did I mention reliability?
Summary: To start off, I bought my 1998 Grand Prix GT with 48K miles, and I was impressed in that it was a lot of car for the money. Well...you need a lot of money to keep the car running. Here is a list of problems -> 1.) Transmission gone for no reason (woo ... read more
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Nov 09 '03
Pros: great looks; lots of bells and whistles for the money
Cons: never actually died on me, but aggravated me plenty!
Summary: Bought my GP SE new in 1997. It was bright red, and with all the standard bells and whistles of the GT minus the body differences. It had more get-up-and-go than any car I had ever driven. The front seats were comfortable (not the back, though), and I l ... read more
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Apr 22 '03
Pros: Looks good, decent handling, affordable insurance
Cons: Mechanical problems, too many problems once over 50k miles.
Summary: I owned a '98 Grand Prix GT up until last week. Unfortunatly, it's life with me was ended shortly after she decided to throw problems at me.
I bought the car used in 2000 with 17k miles on it. My car was the Silvermist which, to me, was the ... read more
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Oct 17 '02
Pros: Sporty, good driver
Cons: Transmission, A/C condensate drainage, interior lights
Summary: I purchased my 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix used, in November 1998 with 7,800 miles.
Up to now, it has been fairly reliable. The warranty ran out on age last November and minor problems occurred. First both interior light lens broke and fell out. ... read more
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Mar 16 '02
Pros: Handles well, not too light, great in New England snow. Has traction control.
Cons: I have nothing bad to say about the Pontiac Gran Prix.
Summary: The Pontiac Grand Prix is One of the Best Cars made. This vehicle handles well, it is not too light, and is great in New England snow. I had a Saturn SL2 prior to my Pontiac and the car was terrible in snow and did not like to start in cold weather. I ... read more
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Feb 24 '02
Pros: Great performance, when it worked
Cons: Its poor reliability will nickel and dime you to death
Summary: My 1998 GTP now has 77,000 miles on it, so I can speak with some experience. When I first saw it, I fell in love. Ah, but hell hath no fury like a General Motors product. Most problems have been electrical. Both windows have stopped working (one was ... read more
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May 27 '01
Pros: beautiful lines, good power
Cons: transmission died at 59000 mi, headlight fell off
Summary: I purchased my Grand Prix in the summer of 98, I was the happiest I had ever been. For years I had longed to buy this car and the new body styling was only a bonus. The first thing that happened was at about 30,000 miles. The Power window switch went up ... read more
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Mar 14 '01
Pros: fast, very comfortable inside.
rides smooth. Super charge is great!
Cons: transmission problems
auto window problems
Summary: We bought this car in 1997 because we wanted a fast,roomy and attractive car. It is all of that. We have been extremely happy with the performance of this car up until we had a accident in it Feb. of 2000. After that we started having problems. Had to ... read more
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Oct 07 '00
Pros: Reliable and comfortable
Cons: The price tag
Summary: I absolutely LOVE my 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix and tell everyone about it. I have never been happier with a car. I researched for 6 months on every type of vehicle just to find the perfect one.
The only thing I dislike is the payment, but ... read more
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Aug 25 '00
Pros: Performance, Power, Style
Cons: none yet
Summary: Not long ago I was car shopping with a friend and was fortunate enough to test drive a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP. This was an exceptionally nice ride. Being that it was a GT series and newer I imagined that it would be fast and it lived up to my ... read more
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Jul 28 '00
Pros: Looks,Affordability,Instrument Panel
Cons: None Yet.
Summary: I purchased a 1998 Grand Prix GT about 2 years ago. I still love it. Everyday, whether at the gas station or a mall, I get compliments on the looks of the car. Everyone I meet loves it. Not only does it look great, but it gives you an option that most ... read more
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