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Used 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I love this car!!!

JHoffman, 11/10/2002
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr Sedan
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Just purchased a 1997 GP 4Dr SE sedan. Next day we road tripped it from Fresno, CA to Las Vegas. This is the most comfortable car I have ever ridden in. It has a ton of room, handles beautifully on the open road even in heavy rain and gusty winds. There are some small cosmetic fixes that need to be done, but compared to the 1988 Toyota Corolla I drove before this is FANTASTIC!!!!! I love this car!!!

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3.5 out of 5 stars

More Maintenance

cpuuri-2, 11/15/2002
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr Sedan
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I'm back! Since May 2002 here's what's happened: 78k - driver's power window motor went ($100, self-installed), bearing in HVAC fan started going and fan failed ($95, self-installed), gas mileage has dropped off to 20 mpg on 60:40 highway:city; 79k - passenger- side power door lock actuator (the "motor") failed ($50, self- installed). It still leaks about a 1/2 quart of oil every fill up but I still enjoy riding it. The parts are cheaper than a monthly car payment, but if you don't like the hassle, I wouldn't recommend a Grand Prix.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

97 GTP

bribrad, 02/25/2003
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe
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I Love this car. It's a high performace car with plenty of room. It's very sporty looking. The only thing that I can say bad about the car is having a few problems with the transmission, 4th gear overdrive.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

built to put a smile on your face

jmdz06, 07/30/2002
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe
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it took 6 months for me to decide what my next car would be. i looked at everything from the 99 impreza 2.5, to the firebird formula-then i test drove a 1997 gtp coupe. simply put, the car is fabulous. yes, the firebird had more grunt, and yest the impreza is more fun to drive in rain, but the gtp combines excellent performance, good looks, and provides a level of comfort foreign to both of my other choices. not to mention that you can speed past a camaro or firebird in a red gtp, and watch the other chump get pulled over!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Love my car

Stevep, 04/22/2002
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe
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I have had many things replaced already, intake manifold, alternator, water pump, serpentine belt, headlights (leaking), but all of it was covered. I will be so sad when this car is gone, I can go fast, it looks great, and I still get about 24 mpg. At 78,000 miles it looks as good as my wife's 2002 GP GT rental! I told her that I prefer MY car's performance to the 2002's!

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