2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Consumer Reviews

Great for a Pontiac

Written by: Ian on 10/29/2009

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)

Review

Great engine. Cheap interior (and mine's fully loaded), but you know that going in with Pontiac. Electric steering's a bit non-responsive and then over-corrects (this is only an issue on sharp turns; no issues on highways, etc). If you're a confident driver you won't notice the problem, and the GT corners really well (and is generally fun to drive) for a car its size. At night when the road's wet or icy and you're taking a sharp turn the steering makes you feel a bit out of control. That's far from a deal breaker (and my commute is 17 miles on winding country roads in the northeast). Overall love the car and definitely recommend. Bought GM Certified in August - no problems.

Favorite Features

Engine and price. There's really not a more economical way to get 260 HP, CD changer, leather seats, sunroof, remote start, etc.

Suggested Improvements

Correct the electric steering. Get rid of the little spoiler on the back. Also wish the car were a little shorter - it's 10" longer than my old G6, and much of that seems due to the overly-gigantic trunk (I'm glad I don't have to parallel park regularly).

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A great first car

Written by: Teri on 07/24/2009

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)

Review

This was the first car I purchased after graduating from grad school. The Grand Prix had everything I wanted and it was a great price. I am so happy I have it. I am constantly getting compliments on how nice the inside looks. People are always impressed with the "extras" my car has.

Favorite Features

Dual heat/airconditioning, sound system, sunroof, roomy interior

Suggested Improvements

I don't like that you can see rust behind the rims. (It was like this when I bought it). The rims should have been made differently so that you could not see the parts that hold the tire on. Also, some of the paint is coming off of the buttons to change the radio

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Wonderful Pontiac

Written by: Bob on 06/06/2009

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

2 1/2 half years experience, 31500 miles. Replaced the battery this week, no other issues. Changed Bridgestones for Goodyear Eagle F1 A/S - 10,000 miles on the Goodyears, just do it. Upgrades - K&N Series 63 intake system, Magnaflow muffers (yeah they sound mean), upgraded floor mats and piano black dash trim kit. Adding LED taillights soon. White exterior/sand ultra lux leather interior. No Nav or optional paint. A+ build quality. Have some fun? Disconnect the battery overnight - drive the GXP hard the next day over several drive cycles. Becomes a REAL hot rod (I promise). Rare model - turns heads. Almost 20 mpg town w/27 highway. Wanna race?

Favorite Features

Rarity/great looks - FAST - did I say FAST? Superior fuel economy - use premium only. Heads up display, paddle shifter. Details to a very high standard - red brake calipers with those plated wheels - A+. Flip down the seats? Becomes a pickup truck (not really but you get the picture).

Suggested Improvements

K&N Series 63 intake system. Magnaflow mufflers, dash kit, floor mats/truck mat. LED tail lights. Use Meguiars products only for exterior maintenance. Treat yourself to the mufflers - then use the remote start and listen to your GXP "talk" to you as you walk up. Make your friends jealous.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Pontiac Got Outclassed...By itself

Written by: Seth on 04/25/2009

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I got a lease and I just recently turned it in and got a new lease on a Pontiac G8. And man, everything the GP does right, the G8 does so much better and all the flaws from the GP vanish. But this is for the GP, though. The Grand Prix is a great car just to push the the limits. But when it comes down to business, it did terribly. I bumped my head in the back, causing the sunroof to get dislodged. I had a headache and a car repair bill. I was so mad. Also annoyances include archaic stereo system that looks like my old 1998 Grand Am. It's ugly inside and out. I was not satisfied at all.

Favorite Features

Neat information panel, good acceleration, good value, trunk space

Suggested Improvements

Terrible build quality, worst back seats in the world, the front aren't so good either, 1990s stereo, information center is distracting, terrible resale value

0 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great Car!!!

Written by: Greg on 04/02/2009

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Base model with leather and heated seats. Great car no problems at all. Was getting around 22-25 mpg mostly highway and doing 70-80.

Favorite Features

Red dash lights, the way the controls were set up, easy to reach

Suggested Improvements

move location of trunk release, easy for someone (unwanted) to reach in your car and pop the trunk

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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2006 grand prix

Written by: chaseprusia on 03/24/2009

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

great full size car sporty comfortable fast awsome mileage i 160 miles a day and average 28 mpgs

Favorite Features

remote start standard mpgs fast good lookin car

Suggested Improvements

the lock,trunk,remote start pad eaisly broken, power steering pump not accessable to average person

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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2006 Pontiacs have issues

Written by: mcompton on 03/12/2009

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this pontiac used in 2007. I know I do not know what the history of the car was before this other than carfax being clean, it has had many issues. Now has 50,000 miles on it and just had to replace power steering rack b/c of leak, I have a valve that has broken and has to e replaced to turn off check engine light (was told this is really common in these cars by dealer due to design flaw and freezing water breaking a valve in low temperatures), and my drivers side window motor has broken. I was also told by dealer in replacing my power steering rack that my tire rod in the front is shot and will need to be replaced soon. Only 50,000 miles!

Favorite Features

None

Suggested Improvements

Improving normal GM quality. It is terrible. I wanted so bad to support American car manufacturers as have my entire life but am pretty much giving up at this point.

1 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Good Looks, Weak Performer

Written by: JEN on 03/05/2009

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)

Review

30,500 miles, on the third ISS {intermediate steering shaft}, original tires were awful, on third battery. I let car dealer install new tires so they would be responsible for entire process..of providing a shake/vibration free experience thru all speed ranges.. Have owned 43 cars in long life, and the 75,76, and 77 Grand Prix SJs w/big block engines were the best. Had 1 of each yr and each one accumulated 90k miles..took a beating and never complained.. Current 2006 is nothing more than a Monte Carlo, rebadged GPGT. Purchased car used, w/4300 miles, Caddy tradein..Bargain-pricing was the only salvation..My other car is a 09 Mustang Bullitt..It is raw and rough, love it.

Favorite Features

Great a/c, and sunroof..

Suggested Improvements

Out of production---don't buy one unless it is cheap, cheap, and still in warranty..

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Grand Prix- Welcome Back !

Written by: Jack on 01/12/2009

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We shopped around before buying the 2006 Grand Prix. It has met or exceeded all our expectations so far. I bumped my head the 1st time I got in the back seat. We were surprised how roomy and confortable the back seat was after reading mixed reviews and remembering to duck. This our 4th car with the 3.8 litre v6. We would have to say it's one of the best engines ever built. We bought the base model and are very happy with the acceleration. Wow what a great car!

Favorite Features

We love the feel of this car.

Suggested Improvements

I just wish we had a sunroof.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Rough Ridin' but gorgeous

Written by: Mut on 01/06/2009

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This car is beautiful - crimson red. When I bought, there was a shake in the driving. Hubby thought it might be rotors or brakes. Nope. Wouldn't have bought it if I'd known it wasn't those. I love the car, but really hate the annoying shake. Feels like an engine miss, but it isn't that either. Would love to find out what it is. Can't figure out how to get the stereo to show names of songs and singers again as it did when I got the car.

Favorite Features

Plenty of power. Even does great on slick, wintry roads. The stereo is really nice. Gorgeous car!

Suggested Improvements

Definitely needs more head room especially in rear! The car could sit up a bit higher.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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