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Used 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Sedan Consumer Reviews

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2.63 out of 5 stars

My Last American Car

brett44, 03/02/2003
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan
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This is a fun car to drive, but a nightmare to own. I purchaced this ride with 49,000 miles in Aug. 2001 and since replaced: water pump, raditor, driver and pass-rear power window motor, driver power seat motor, radio, pass side wheel bearing assy., blower motor, three fog lamps, two headlamps, alternator, all four rotars/brake pads, and finally a battery. Finally I got everything in working order and one hit in the rear from a F-150 later, it's a total. Best thing that's happened to the car since I bought it. Next car will be a Nissan or Honda.

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5 out of 5 stars

19 years old and drives like a charm

Hubert Figueiredo, 04/08/2016
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr Sedan
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It has a few nice features. Worth at least 3x more than dealerships will give so it's a keeper.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Piece of junk !

Brian, 03/01/2010
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan
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Bought this car from a private sale about 4 years ago and it's cost my wife and I big money ever since. First the heater fan burnt out (Actually fried the wires)big dollars to fix, then the windshield vent started to leak very badly,tailight cover seals went allowing water in to rust wiring, now it appears the water pump is going and I have a concern with the transmission. It's been one thing after another ! Fuel economy is terrible as well. Only has 111,000 kms on it. Getting rid of it soon once repairs are made and this will be our final General Motors vehicle.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Nice Overall Car

Johnnyboy, 11/24/2002
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan
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I love my 97, im running dynomax and intake kickin up on 8 cyl cars

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Seven-Year Review

Denver Area Owner, 08/12/2005
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr Sedan
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My 1997 SE sedan has 85K miles and other than annoying radio/clock display failures, I am amazed that I have had no structural or mechanical issues. None. Gas mileage hovers around 22MPG mixed city/highway. My 3.8-litre engine purrs and still has getup when I need it, even with AC cranked. Transmission still works smoothly thru the gears. The tan cloth upholstery fabric hasn't held up all that well, and the interior ceiling fabric is pulling away along the top of the rear window. Bottom line: I've been car payment free for over two years and still have a reliable and reasonably good-looking ride. Until any serious difficulties arise, I'll just keep banking those potential payments.

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