Used 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Consumer Reviews
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One of the Best Cars I've Owned
I've owned this car since it was brand new; it's been driven daily for the last 16 years by me and then by my son as his college vehicle. At 172,000 miles, it continues to run strong and reliably. The 3800 engine is a durable performer. The transmission does act up a little on random occasions; primarily hard shifts. The only significant issue I've had with this car is that I've had to replace the lower intake manifold gasket three times since it was new. I also had to replace the radiator and sunroof motor. Also, the headlights on these cars don't seem to put out near enough light. The headlight and taillight lenses tend to collect condensation; but the paint has kept a strong shine and rust isn't a problem. The interior of the car has held up well other than the leather on the steering wheel and one of the radio speakers. There are very few squeaks or rattles on the car even now. Visibility from inside is excellent all around. Overall, the car is fun to drive, powerful and nimble enough to have a strong sporty feel, reliable and still economical. I'd by another new one just like it if I could.
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GTP Eats Mustang GT's and poops Subaru STI's
The 3.8 SC motor is under-rated at 240hp, unlike the Japanese who over-state their motor output. My stock motor on a Dyno put out 304 hp. If you dream of Audi S4 performance, but need reliability, look no further than the Pontiac GTP. These engines are bullet proof, except for the occasional intake gasket which although time consuming is not a terrible job. $500 tops at any shop. A Wards top ten engine mated to a reworked GM trans able to take the extra output.
- SE SedanMSRP: $3,9951,346 mi away
Great car at 9 years old
This is an absolutely fantastic car. My GTP is 9 almost 10 years old and runs like new with 132,000 miles. I had a full run of tests done on this car when my a/c went out and it had only three problems 1.a/c pump went dead 2. small oil leak due to old gasket on oil pan 3. Not exactly a problem yet but i was told to keep an eye on the CV boot. Fun to drive, starts just like a GM should, 0-60 somewhere in the mid 6's. pretty comfortable on long drives except the leather makes your back sweaty. got the a/c pump replaced and i am going to put a new oil pan gasket on myself during next oil change. This car I think could benefit from a 5 speed instead of a 4.
Such a Blast!
Car has been very reliable. Car was originally a repo, got it for a steal. Have had this car for 2 years and still haven't/won't get bored with it. The roaring supercharger and exhaust make it all worth while. It's well worth using Premium Fuel. Red coupe, black leather, heated seat, Heads Up Display, fully loaded for a 2000. Even came with the original factory sticker. Bulletproof L67! Love the sound system! Plastic interior can be dull at times, but the red instrument panel lighting is awesome! If I could do it all over, I would. Sad to see Pontiac was discontinued.
Love The Speed
I have now owned my GTP for three + years now and I love it ... I have had to do some work to it.. Fuel pump resister, window motors, and upgraded the brakes... But all in all a fun car to own and a lot of fun to eat up all those v8 guys out there.. Have had a cooling system problem at like 190,000 but all to be expected Now working on upgrading the interior and putting in a gen 3 motor for more power...Would definitely suggest for a fun weekender that will get you to work on mon...
Reliable but buggy electronics, and plenty of things to break
The 3.8 has a great transmission and engine, decent mpg, great performance, incredibly smooth, fun to drive but comfortable on the highway. Always started for me. I owned it from 90k to 140k. The problem is the electronics around it. Power steering rack leaks, gas gauge bounces around, traction control stops randomly, power windows love to break. Brake cylinders seize, the led on the radio like to dance sometimes. And nothing is $250 or less, everything is at least close to $400 or more to fix. It still works if you can live with the flaws as it is extremely dependable. Home mechanics go for it, but after 120k avoid it like the plague if you can't fix it yourself.
Was a true champion, God bless our little Pontiac!
My mother purchased a white 2000 Grand Prix GT Coupe with 22,358 miles back in 2001. She needed a good car to get back and forth from her 2 jobs. M dad left before I was born and never paid a dime. They couldn't even find him to make him pay child support etc...Long story short, she got this Pontiac. I still remember the day. I was 10 or 11. This car always got her to work, me to school and all my sports events, any random emergency, and even the joyrides I used to take without permission in my early teen years. It never broke down. Not once. Not once in 17/18 years. It did need sway bars and a new headlight cover but only basic maintenance was ever needed. Last Monday my mother was on her way to work when she slide on black ice and tried to turn away from the car at the red light ahead. Swiped the front end bouncing off the car into a snowbank. The snowbank did the majority of the damage. She was okay which is another great testament to this vehicle! It needed towed out of the snowbank yet still drove but insurance deemed it totaled. I still wanted to pay to keep it and fix it but it would have been a huge strain on me financially. We planned on having forever. I would have loved to have it when I'm an old man and been like this was my mothers car. The accident happened with the car having only 124,500 miles, Easily had another 100,000 left. Today I went to get the license plates off at the tow lot. Very sad day for us. It was the car of my youth. It went through everything with us and never let us down. If this car was good enough for a single mother to raise a boy in the Midwest with, it is good enough for anybody. Forever, it will be my favorite car. God bless our little Pontiac!
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Fun, looks good but poor quality
Bought the car new. Still like the car, but expensive to maintain. Have had lots of minor problems and some major ones. Water leaks around doors and trunk, lumbar support switch replaced several times, Bose radio led disappeared, heater fan replaced, headlight plastic replaced, power window switches quit working, auto feature on rearview mirror does not work, fuel pump replaced, brake light wiring shorted out, etc. Major problems: Car vibrates when accelerating. Dealer replaced HUBS and axles and motor mounts three times as well as brake rotors. Alignment did not help. New tires did not help. New wheels did not help. I just live with the vibration now.
Pontiac Love
Love this car to death. I've had it just over 3 years now and have not had a single issue with it yet. The only money I have had to put into the car has been for gas, oil and the other liquids.
Don't buy one for the looks
The first several months, it drove like a dream. I fell in love with the design. Big mistake. Back door sides have been popping off, transmission has been going out, replaced starter, keys get stuck in ignition, only the passenger window will roll down, the vechile now shakes when under 45MPH, twice a year the windshield wipers need replaced, no trunk light, console cup holders have fallen off. This all happened within 3-4 yrs. of having the car. I have always taken care of my cars, but no matter how good I treat it, everything keeps breaking. My rear view mirror fell off after several months. If you have money to spend then this is the type of car you'll want.
Deceptively reliable--a handsome highway cockroach
So this is the first, and thus far, only car I've owned for my 3 years of driving. I'm the 6th owner, and it was passed down from my dad at 130k miles. It's now at 210k miles, and I can say with pride that this car has never failed me. Aside from when the battery was dead (the battery was 12 years old at the time and an easy jump got me goin'), it starts every morning as I begin my commute. Whether it's the usual 30, the frequent 100, or the occasional 1000 miles, it's always ready to go. Most of my maintenance has been regular, with a few big replacements such as the axles and brakes. The transmission and the engine still feel fantastic, despite the dust and age.
Fast and reliable
I have had my 2000 GTP for 3 years now and love it. I cant stop upgrading it. I love to power it has for a v6 and with all the available upgrades its a V8 eater. Great handling and quick acceleration. Also love the sound of a supercharger. Gets good gas milage for the kind of vehicle it is. For under 800 dollars this car can be improved from 240 stock to 300 hp.
A great find a month ago
I happend to own 5 grand prix in the past first was 90 se snd was 05 it was nice had 5000 miles when i bought it. 6 months later it got total...well was very sad..then 2014 i bought a 98 grand prix gt well bad buy ..because first to weeks we had spent 2000 thousand in repairs so i happend to a o8 Pontiac gxp red real nice v8...fast and fun to drive kept for cple years.sad once again to let it go..3 years later happen to find 2000 grand prix gtp one owner 110.000 miles navy blue loaded well kept awsome find and car..
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Great car
First car, things like Air Pressure sensor, and Fuel pump need replacing, but was bought used. Goes fast and is very reliable. 17 gallon tank needs refilling kind of often. Broken fuel gauge but has a meter for how much gas was used.
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The best car I have ever had!!!!
I love my DaYTONA 500! It is the best car I ever had It ran a 14.57b in the 1/4 mile stock!!! With under $200 in parts I am running high 13's. It is one of the best things I have ever Bought. Everyone should buy a grand prix and everyone will get along............I love my grand prix GTT!!!
Dream car i always wanted
Bought this car with 200k on it and it runs and drives great. Just starting to show a little rust but love this car and the supercharged engine is awesome. 208k and still going strong. After putting on about 2000 miles the car now quits and may or may not start again. Pretty much have it sitting and collecting dust now. Read on the internet that this was a common problem. Not sure if I want to stick money into it.
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Still going!
I can't say enough how I love my 2000 GT and will miss it when I retire it. Almost 300,000 miles and the trans is just starting to worry me. I drive 52 miles one way to work. Have had my share of problems, some covered by warranty others not. Still has the original exhaust and engine. Don't like that the black is a matte black with no sparkle; shows scratches too much. Interior has held up great. All I can say is if you keep it maintained it will not disappoint you. Sad to see Pontiac go under. :(
Great Car
This is our second Pontiac and what a car. Regular maintance and thats it. 122,000 miles and 4 new struts and she's always ready. We have a 2008 GP, GXP with same results. No problems
Reliable Pontiac
I've had 3 Grand Prixs before purchasing this one 6 1/2 years ago. This has been by far the most reliable American car I've had. The only things I've had repaired was a faulty ABS sensor (under warranty) and replaced the fan motor. Evidently there is a small discharge hole that can clog easily and rust out the motor. The performance of the Grand Prix is great for such a heavy car. A heavy car certainly helps for stability and passenger protection. My MPG averages about 19-20 in city driving and gets around 30 on the highway. MPG has improved with time. The interior leather is cheap but comfortable. The Heads Up Display is such a great item I don't know why it's not offered more.
Great car, Bad transmission
The transmission is the only thing that is bad on this particular vehicle. Everything else gets exceptionally high marks. The transmission failed approximately 6 months ago. I took it into my local dealership and they quoted me $2,500.00 I contacted Pontiac and they told me to send them the information. As of this writing they have yet to respond to my enquiries. Since this happened to me I started Googling this issue and have since found many strings speaking very poorly of these transmissions.
A Rotting Lemon
Beyond the annual trips to the mechanic to fix a leak or a rattle, we had a to have the entire steering system replaced at 75000, the AC redone soon thereafter. Then the fun started. The dirver's side window motor broke, the driver's side seat mechanics broke, and the door panels are constantly popping out of place. Last week, the light for the radio and clock went out. Now we're replacing the radiator and selling it ASAP. It's fun to drive and handle's well, if only the roads to the mechanic's were more windy we could have more fun!
Awesome Car!!!
I bought my 2000 Grand Prix GT in 2008 (3rd owner) at 103,000 miles. Five years later, It currently has 245,000 miles on it and still going! I have yet to replace major parts on it, Though I have replaced radiator, hoses and belts, brake pads, and tires. The engine and transmission are still running strong. I trust it on long trips and wouldn't know what I would do if I didn't have it. . .
2000 Grand Prix GT
After 108,000 and five years, I am happy to report my Grand Prix has been very reliable. I am surprised based on Consumer Reports evaluations. This has been a great car!
Don't buy the 2000 Grand Prix
My 3rd GP - getting worse. My 1990 was a good car traded in at 60,000 miles. My 1994 developed transmission problems at 50K miles but toughed it out until 100K when it finally failed. My 2000 is terrible. The front windshield gushed water when it rained after 2 weeks - was missing about 4 inches of caulk. The radio died. The replacement died. After 2 years more water leaks coming in from the roof. The interior lights will no longer go off - fuse pulled. At 50K miles this car's transmission is failing worse than the previous one. It's made it to 60K miles but it won't make it to 70K. It's a fun car to drive but I would not recommend it.
Heartthrob to Headache
Purchased 2 1/2 years ago. Loved the vehicle from the beginning. I still like the car, but not the repairs. I have had to replace the thermostat 3 times in the 2 1/2 years, the fuel pump 3 times within the last year, engine replacement, and now my gas cap is leaking air and the temp light is coming on again at times. It gets me to and from where I need to go on a somewhat reliable basis, but everyday I Wonder when will be the next time it's not going to start and need yet another tow. I have taken care of the car and still these problems. Makes me wish I didn't still owe so much on it!
Best performance sedan value period.
I love this Pontiac GTP. No car is perfect, this one comes close if you want low cost high performance. Stock, the GTP run hard. With small changes like a reduced diameter supercharger pulley and K&N intake you can run with Z-28's and Mustang Cobra's. The GTP is the Grand National of the 90's. I'm on my 3rd GTP and I could'nt be happier.
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
A real fun car to drive,has alot of power,gets up and really goes. I get alot of comments about it all the time.Comfortable ride on the road,looks really cool at night driving the whole dash board lights up,looks like your inside a jet airplane.
Sedan for a teen
I got this car by my own choice, I am 16 and it has good power, speed. Not likeable gas mileage, but a 6-cylinder wouldn't have as good as my former 4- cylinder car. The gas detector has gone out leaving gas gage broken, air conditionar buttons break easily, It does have a stong body in hail storms, and is a slick looking car.
Great car, if it would quit breaking
I bought this car with 113,000 miles which is lower than any other car I have owned. In it's defense, I bought it from an auction so who knows how it was taken care of. But it ran great! It was super fast. Then things started breaking, exhaust, window switches, suspension, leaky valve covers. I had a bad feeling but never wanted to sell it when the transmission decided to blow. The first gear totally destroyed itself. Will not own one of these again, going back to my mustangs which get 200,000 miles on them before they go out.
The best car I have ever had!
I love my Grand Prix. It is comfortable and roomy, rides nice, and yet handles more like a sports car than a sedan. I have been impressed with the quality of the fit and finish. I laugh at people who pay 10 to 15k more for a lexus. I'll take my GP any day.
10 year original owner
Bought my Grand Prix Dec 26, 1999. Absolutely loved to drive it. The car was great until it hit about 75k miles, then things really started to wear down. Had one major repair of the rack and pinion and power steering at the same time. Was about a $1500 repair. Many other little things also began to fall apart since 75k. Driver power window quit working. Gas gauge began to malfunction and I had to track the fuel level with the trip odometer. Also, the low coolant light was always lit and even the fluids were topped off. The carpeting wore very early on. Overall, it was a satisfying ownership but mostly because I paid it off two years earlier then I had expected and owned it free and clear.
Great car, but some defects.
So far, I really enjoy my Grand Prix. The GT with the 200 hp engine has the power I was looking for. One thing does irritate me though. When I hit small bumps in the road at about 25-30 mph, the sound of heavy plastic comes from the front of the car. But overall, I really enjoy this car. I have not had any problems.
I do love my car
I've had my car going on 3 years now, for almost a year I've had trouble with the key getting stuck in the ignition to where i had to use a nail to put underneath the steering wheel compartment and stick it inside this hole to get my key to come out, I'm not really sure why this happens but someone I know who has the same car as I do has the same problem. To roll down the passenger window from my driver side sometimes it doesn't work and then a few minutes later it does, but other than these problems I do love my car I just recently got brakes for it and the tires were still in great shape. I love the look of it and it is my first vehicle, I got it when I turned 18.
It's cool
I purchased my SE model used with 28k miles from Dave Miller's Carmart in Matteson, Il (I don't recommend them). The car has been pretty reliable-I've had to have trans work-my key gets stuck and I have a knocking noise sometimes when I swicth vent directions
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This vehicle has been a thrill to drive, it really handles well, accelerates well, and is pleasure to drive. The only complaint is an annoying squeek in the dash and the power windows could be a bit more smooth. Everyone comments on how beautiful the Grand Prix is and friends always want to drive it.
Perfect First Car
I got this car a few years ago as my first car. I was originally shopping for Accords, but they were out of my price range and I was recommended the Grand Prix because the 3800 V6 is supposedly "bulletproof." In the 5 years I've owned the car it has lived up to the reputation. It has had a few small issues(key gets stuck in the ignition occasionally and LED backlight on radio went out), some of which I caused(warping the brakes 3 times oops!), but it has been an excellent car! It has good looks, enough power to get out of it's own way, and it has been reliable. It's a "sleeper" in the sense you can save a ton of money over a Japanese car since they depreciate a lot, but are quite reliable
grand prix
i have only had my car for less than a year and already had a lot of problems with it.
Great buy
This was one of my best purchases. I have had this vehicle for close to 10 years and its still immaculate. On the highway keeping my foot out of the injectors I have gotten as much as 36mpg around town I average 23 to 24mpg. I really enjoy the car the ride is great for what it is, noise level is low and I absolutely love the HUD. When power is needed its here in a heartbeat. I have had no major mechanical issues. Most issues presented themselves during warranty period and were corrected. Only the interior carpeting was cheap crap and had to be replaced about a uear ago. This was a little expesive but worth every penny. This car is in as good a shape as it was coming of the showroom floor.
Grand Prix SE a good family car
We have had the car over two years. It handles extremely well, plenty of power (3.8) 6 cylinder. Very roomy inside,an all around good family car.
2000 4dr gt
Good car, fun to drive when it runs. Poor Engine design, will run hot. and stock water pump is garbage. other than that good car.
Love The Wide Body
First owner and love everything about this car. It was in the shop 7 times in the first 3 months to work out some minor bugs but besides that this car rocks. I have upgraded the engine with some mods and now the stock GTP's have to check their rear view mirrors. Great Family Car and weekend cruiser.
Great Midsize Coupe!!!
I've had my GP/GTP for over 2 years now, and I still get comments from people on it. Love the looks, outside and in. I wish they added a few extra options like a passenger heated/power seat.
You Got Somthin' Here
Handles. Smooth. Go 70 all day. Change oil regularly-- Don't let it go past 5000 mi.
2000 Grand Prix GT sedan
I bought this car new. It has had a lot of trim problems, gage problems, radio problems, blower fan control problems, and a cooling leak which was very difficult to get fixed on warranty. The cooling leak turned out to be the upper intake manifold and took two years to get Pontiac to fix. The car drives will and has never broken down on the road, but has lots of road noise in the passenger compartment and cheap interior trim.
I love this car,BUT.....
I have one payment to make on my car and 4 months ago i put a new transmission in it because it of course went out well i am having very bad problems with the transmission again,my keys also lock in the ignition and my RPM revs up by its self...it turns out that the car has electrical problems and the computer in it is having trouble communicating with things in it to make them work properly so i don't know what i have to do yet,it may just be a few electrical wires or the whole electrical system but it is cousing the transmissions to burn up
Excellent Machine
I purchased my 2000 Grand Prix SE from a private group and enjoy it very much. It has more than enough power coming from the 3.1 Litre 3100 V6 engine. The engine has a great power improvment from the old 3.1 V6 engine Chevrolet had produced. My previous car, a 1995 Monte Carlo LS, had this engine and it hadn't nearly the amount of the power the new 3.1 V6 engine. The engine is in the 2000 and newer GM cars. The suspension and steering in this car is also unbelievable. The steering is very tight and enjoyable.
Nice Looking ride, but....
Have had the sled in for more than a few issues. Noise in power steering seems to be most persistant problem. Also, driver side window stripping comes loose all the time. Great "spunk" for the money, lots-o-fun to drive, good power, like the exterior styling - but, I've had some issues...
Awesome
This car is incredible. It has the get- up-and-go of a sports car, the roominess of a family sedan, and rides like a luxury vehicle.
love my prix <3
the one & only problem i've ever had with my car is that it needed a new battery cause the alarm was draining it (alarm went off all the time) otherwise i LOVE it. its sporty but not too little either (not too much into the little cars) runs like new & i always get compliments on it ;)
tranny at 90000
I bought this car with 31000 miles on it I like it because it feels like a solid car and it gets the gas milage I was looking for 30-32 mpg regular oil changes 3-5000 miles seems to be a quiet ride since new tires and alignment since 90000 miles tranny is shifting very hard I was hoping to get a little more out of it before I would have those problems