Used 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Consumer Reviews
Used Grand Prix for sale
The best car I have driven !!!!!!
tc3, 10/07/2002
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Handles like a dream. Looks sharp. Lots of room. Lots of power. And it was made by Pontiac.
Driving excitement.... NOT!!!!!!
Jay1187, 05/10/2002
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
There are 2 things that are the most important to me when buying a car. Number 1 is the engine and number 2 is the transmission. The 4 speed automatic is excellent. It has clean crisp shifts and any throttle position. Up and downshifts are perfect. I have a serious problem with the 3.8L. How can GM use a huge displacement engine like the 3.8 but only get 195 horsepower? I have '95 Nissan Maximas outperforming me! The Maxima has a 3.0L V6 with 190 horsepower and it still outperforms my 3.8L. The 3800 series II V6 has 51.3 horsepower per liter while the '95 Maxima has 63.3 H.P.P.L. The 2002 Max has a 3.5L with 255HP! That's almost 80 HPPL!
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cpuuri, 05/16/2002
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Overall, I've been pretty satisfied with my Grand Prix, but its reliability has been disappointing. Always - rear bushings produce a slight grinding noise on sudden/bumpy stops 30k - power steering broke down when making a tight turn in a parking lot 40-45k - gas gauge started acting up; every 3-6 months, the stereo display scrambles 55-60k - alternator went bad; friend had same prob around same mileage 70k - seal around the oil pan leaks at the rate of 1/2 qt every 3k mi.
Average Car
juan_david, 03/25/2014
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Expensive repairs... ABS, Steering rack, rear tail lights, seat belt buckle.
THIS IS TRUE DRIVING EXCITEMENT
SJUhawk2001, 04/24/2002
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from a friend who turned around bought a 2001 because this was her first new car that never had to re-visit the dealership in 4 years of her ownership. The 3800 packs great punch with reasonable fuel economy. The ride is good on smooth roads but a bit choppy on rough roads and/or expansion joints----but nothing jarring or abnormal considering the sports suspension. Build quality is really good----no rattles BUT... the main dash panel cover is made of CHEAP plastic. Overall, dollar for dollar, you can't beat this car! Wish I had a GTP but my funds were limited at the time and I needed a new car bad!!!