04-08 Grand Prix...Thoughts?

nascarnate326 · 12-17-2007, 03:11 PM

I have been looking at cars lately and the 04-08 Grand Prix's seem to be going pretty cheap. Their resale value is terrible so I can get into a slightly used car for half of the original MSRP. Anyone here got one? Common problems? I am looking at a GT, no CompG or GTP cars. Cavalier and Camaro just arnt cutting it up here with all the lake effect snow. What do you think?

GregFarz78 · 12-17-2007, 05:04 PM

cavalier bad in the snow? my cavalier was great in the snow

nascarnate326 · 12-17-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

cavalier bad in the snow? my cavalier was great in the snow

How much snow? What version did you have? Manual or Auto?

bigbenSC · 12-17-2007, 07:12 PM

Grand Prix GT: ancient platform + ancient powertrain = car best served for rental duty. There is a reason why the cars have no resale value, skip it.

gaowners32 · 12-17-2007, 07:32 PM

why dont you go AWD?

You can get a used subie for cheap.

Or a saab 92x aero which is a wrx wagon.

I'm looking at one this weekend have it on hold.

GregFarz78 · 12-17-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nascarnate326

How much snow? What version did you have? Manual or Auto?

I had a late 80s model but I've driven my grandmothers around in the snow she has a 01 I think, they're great cars in the snow with the right tires honestly I don't see how a GP would be any better

waits for amraam to chime in

nascarnate326 · 12-17-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

waits for amraam to chime in

Didnt he have one of those crazy orange colored ones?

I have to have a GM vehicle.

W body is cheap and seems like it would be a decent daily driver.

SSRacer · 12-17-2007, 08:49 PM

A woman I work with just got one last year. She likes it.

Rich · 12-17-2007, 09:34 PM

any GP + ZZP =

Bryan · 12-17-2007, 10:44 PM

A guy I work with's got one, he digs it. I actually plan on getting one as my next car.

AznGA · 12-17-2007, 11:14 PM

Actually, late model GP's have grown on me as well. I think it would be a good upgrade from my GA GT. Similar straight line performance, better engine, roomier. I thought those things were ugly when they came out, but I like how they look now.

Just to clarify, Pontiac dropped the GTP trim sometime and some newer GT's come with the 3800 SC engine.

Bryan · 12-17-2007, 11:17 PM

I saw a late model GTP 'Special Edition' today. It had the GXP 18's but just silver instead of chrome. Thing was sexy as hell.

williamGT · 12-17-2007, 11:34 PM

In canada for the 2008 Grand Prix only has 2 trims GP Sedan or GXP sedan only has the 3800 non- SC, 2007 was the last year for the SC motors. So 2008 say good bye to the Grand Prix because the G8 is taking over.

OneFstGt · 12-18-2007, 12:22 AM

I have a 2007 GP and love it. It has lots of room and rides & drives great. The engine is strong too!

Bryan · 12-18-2007, 12:24 AM

What trim level do you have?

nascarnate326 · 12-18-2007, 05:27 AM

Pics? Is the red int the same red as the GA?

AMRAAM4 · 12-18-2007, 06:31 AM

You're all fockign insane and need to pull your head out of GMs ass. All you people loving the GP, all you are doing is moving up to the Grand Am's fatter brother.

If a cavalier isn't good in the snow, a GP isn't going to be any better.

XMBlackGT1 · 12-18-2007, 07:19 AM

The 04-08 GP's are horrible. I drive them every day at work, as I have probably 20 of them in my rental fleet. They rattle, they shake, they dont drive well in snow at all- they turn into a giant ice skate that slides into whatever it wants to. I would definately not buy one- they are not very good cars. I dread the nights that I have to take one home because I hate driving them that much. There is a reason that they are worth absolutely nothing.

There are so many other brands of cars that will be better than the Grand Prix and a lot better value for your money.

DrFabulous · 12-18-2007, 07:56 AM

I drove a 07 as a rental for about two weeks..... it was an underpowered, uncomfortable boat. Maybe the fully loaded ones are better, but the base trims aren't even worth their rock bottom price.

crazypontiac03 · 12-18-2007, 09:15 AM

Get AWD, You'll love it in the snow.

12-17-2007, 03:11 PM	#1
nascarnate326 Honda CRF 450 AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 34 Posts: 1,188 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Prix GT	04-08 Grand Prix...Thoughts? I have been looking at cars lately and the 04-08 Grand Prix's seem to be going pretty cheap. Their resale value is terrible so I can get into a slightly used car for half of the original MSRP. Anyone here got one? Common problems? I am looking at a GT, no CompG or GTP cars. Cavalier and Camaro just arnt cutting it up here with all the lake effect snow. What do you think? __________________ "We've got lots of letters from Windows users that say iTunes is their favorite program. Its like giving a glass of water to someone in hell" - Steve Jobs

12-17-2007, 05:04 PM	#2
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bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	Grand Prix GT: ancient platform + ancient powertrain = car best served for rental duty. There is a reason why the cars have no resale value, skip it.

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gaowners32 Omg B00Bz AKA: Cory Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,025 Vehicle: 09 Ford Fusion SEL AWD	why dont you go AWD? You can get a used subie for cheap. Or a saab 92x aero which is a wrx wagon. I'm looking at one this weekend have it on hold.

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AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	Actually, late model GP's have grown on me as well. I think it would be a good upgrade from my GA GT. Similar straight line performance, better engine, roomier. I thought those things were ugly when they came out, but I like how they look now. Just to clarify, Pontiac dropped the GTP trim sometime and some newer GT's come with the 3800 SC engine.

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Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	I saw a late model GTP 'Special Edition' today. It had the GXP 18's but just silver instead of chrome. Thing was sexy as hell. __________________ CarDomain (Updated 10/9)

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williamGT 09 G8 GT AKA: william Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: yellowknife Age: 37 Posts: 1,390 Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT	In canada for the 2008 Grand Prix only has 2 trims GP Sedan or GXP sedan only has the 3800 non- SC, 2007 was the last year for the SC motors. So 2008 say good bye to the Grand Prix because the G8 is taking over. __________________ 2009 Pontiac G8 GT, Panther black. Mods: Doug Thorley shorties, Solo mach unbalance cat-back, catless, Roto-Fab intake, HP tuned and atari style center gauge

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nascarnate326 Honda CRF 450 AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 34 Posts: 1,188 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Prix GT	Pics? Is the red int the same red as the GA? __________________ "We've got lots of letters from Windows users that say iTunes is their favorite program. Its like giving a glass of water to someone in hell" - Steve Jobs

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AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	You're all fockign insane and need to pull your head out of GMs ass. All you people loving the GP, all you are doing is moving up to the Grand Am's fatter brother. If a cavalier isn't good in the snow, a GP isn't going to be any better. __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

12-18-2007, 07:19 AM	#18
XMBlackGT1 UAW FTMFL AKA: Shawn Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Madison Wisconsin Age: 41 Posts: 879 Vehicle: 2012 Infininiti G37xS	The 04-08 GP's are horrible. I drive them every day at work, as I have probably 20 of them in my rental fleet. They rattle, they shake, they dont drive well in snow at all- they turn into a giant ice skate that slides into whatever it wants to. I would definately not buy one- they are not very good cars. I dread the nights that I have to take one home because I hate driving them that much. There is a reason that they are worth absolutely nothing. There are so many other brands of cars that will be better than the Grand Prix and a lot better value for your money.

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DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	I drove a 07 as a rental for about two weeks..... it was an underpowered, uncomfortable boat. Maybe the fully loaded ones are better, but the base trims aren't even worth their rock bottom price. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

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