Used 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Consumer Reviews
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Fun-to-Drive Affordable 4 Door
I purchased a 2002 GT Sedan with every option. The GT's 3800 V6 is one of the best engines ever built - great low end torque, good gas mileage and legendary reliability. Add a smooth shifting transimission and sure footed handling, this car eats up the road. Overall quality fit and finish is below most imports, but look at the price....it's a great value. Besides, after 8 months and 10K miles, I have had zero problems. Looking for a sporty, affordable 4 door that won't break the bank ? Check out the GP.
I love it!
I've had this car for over two years now and have had no problems with it (which would be expected for a car that's only two years old!) It still drives like it did when it was new and I'm amazed at the highway gas mileage! We just got a 2005 Subaru Forester and while I love that car and really like the all-wheel drive, my Grand Prix is still the car I prefer driving.
Fun Car
This is a fun to drive, very sporty looking car. Only had it into the dealer for a few minor repairs, overall im very happy with it. Had to replace the front tires at 32000 miles, I went with Yokohamas and am very happy with them (less road noise and great traction).
Great MPG and Performance
When I see ads for a 4 cylinder Hondas that gets 30 mpg highway, I have to laugh as I'm having so much more fun in my GTP. This car is not only a sleeper, it gets gas mileage in the range of Japanese cars but it has 280 pounds of torque to play with. True, the interior plastic parts could have been better, but the mechanical failures of my brother's Accord make me glad I bought a Pontiac. The GTP is well-known for long-term reliability and most of the negative posts you see here are not representative of the total population. I had a GM 3.8 liter with 250,000 miles and not a single mechanical issue. Don't doubt Pontiac's build quality or engineering, these cars are a steal @ <$10K!
I love my new car!
Granted, I don't know much about cars...but I have been driving this car for almost a year and it has been wonderful. The ride is smooth and comfortable for the long drive I have to work. I don't think that I can ever buy a car without Heads Up Display again. I no longer have to look down when changing my speed...or my radio controls. Also, the car has so many more features than any other for your dollar. The only problems are watching speed...a smooth ride makes you forget how fast you're going and hitting the breaks on a heavy car like this means you have to leave quite a bit of stopping distance!
I loved her til the end
I recently turned in my '02 Grand Prix GT Sedan. It was my 3rd Grand Prix in a row since I lease every 3 years. It was a wonderful car - great pickup, good in the snow, roomy inside, big trunk, good sound system & overall fun to drive! I had to have a few items replaced near the end of my lease (water pump, door hinge, entire new sunroof) - but nothing was earth shattering & all was covered under the warranty. I would have purchased it when my lease was over but the price GM wanted me to pay was $3,000 over blue book value!!! Wake up GM!!!
Great Anniversary
Love the 'feel' and handling of this wonderful anniversary automobile. Brakes are excellent, the supercharger is steady and powerful, interior is well appointed. I like the head's up display (not at first but it grew on me). Dark Cherry is a beautiful choice for an anniversary edition, performance is steady and true. Needless to say...really like this car.
My GTP
Excellent car, for the price, you really can't ask for anything more. There are a couple of minor things that I don't particularly care for. But the rest of the car definitely makes up for it. It's rather powerful engines makes driving VERY fun and exciting. And it handles very smoothly!
Excellent Value
I don't have one single complaint about this car after a little more than a year of owning it. This car is very fun to drive, nice looking, and is very comfortable and spacious for a 2 dr. This is an affordable car that feels like it should be worth a lot more. This is an excellent vehicle to own.
Please don't buy one
I wish I'd never heard of Pontiac. My wife had a grand am - kept blowing head gaskets My son has a grand prix, same thing plus a loud knock, engine replaced Hard to keep pontiacs running. Company probably won't be running much longer.
Nice car
I bought my 2002 Grand Prix off eBay in 2004 after my 1999 Grand Prix was totaled. It had about 32,000 miles on it. All was well until 2007 when I spent $3500 in maintenance including $2300 for a new transmission. So maintenance is getting expensive. I have 68,000 miles on it now. But since I paid $11,000 for it I still feel like this vehicle is a good value.
Typical GM product
I owned a 1979 Grand prix and it was an awesome car...They should build them like they used to. I switched to chevrolet after bad experiences with other GM vehicles (firebirds)and after I totaled (not my fault) my camaro I decided I wanted a larger safer car so I bought my 2002 Grand Prix SE.. It is a good riding car but uncomfortable to ride in. The seats should be softer and should hug your body more. I was just hit with an unexpected but obvious problem with the Grand Prix. The bearings went out on my front driver side at 68,000 miles and cost me over $500 to repair. From what I was told by several repair shops this is a COMMON problem with these cars. Seems GM has some work to do!!!!
Best Looking Car on the Road
I think the 2002 Grand Prix competes with the big boys in looks. Actually, I like the design better than the later model design. It also added the 2002 Nascar championship to its resume. What really amazed me about my car with the 3.1 was that I got 33 mpg in pure interstate driving coming home from the dealer. In five mileage checks, I averaged 26 in town. I could not be more pleased with performance. The comfort level is very good especially with the four way driver seat control. I was not used to having automatic controls on everything and that is really nice. The security system is also a nice plus.
Lovin' It!!!
The 1999 Grand Am was the first car I ever owned...went with the intention of buying the Grand Prix and am so happy I went back and did it!! The cars performance is great, no problems, no issues. As a female above average height, 5'10 I'm thrilled with the leg room. Every other car I test drove included some SUV's, my knee hit the steering wheel each time I went for the brake. It's roomy and I find it extremely comfortable yet it's still fun to take out for a ride on the highway!
Very fun car
This car is very fun to drive and gets a lot of attention with the right aftermarket accessories. I wish that they kept the same body style through current years though.
Cool hoop
I have had this car for about 2 years. It has about 40,000 miles on it and has been very reliable. My only complaint is that the body moldings on the two rear doors are separating from the door. Also, the front air cowl is too low and hits the parking curbs. All in all, this has been a very good car for me.
Great Sporty Car
The GT is a very smooth, fast riding car. Lots of front leg room and width room. Fun to drive. If your looking for a 4 door car that's sporty and young looking - this should be your first and only choice.
Underestimated
Under valued for its performance and raw appeal. The GTP has everything a yupie could want and your teenage son.
Best car made
We purchased this car 3 years ago and took many trips in it. It is very comfortable, reliable, and fun to drive. It is one of the best cars I have ever owned. I will purchase another one when I get this paid off. It has everything you could ever want in it and I have never had any problems with it. It is an awesome car and I am proud to own a Pontiac considering I was a Chevrolet Monte carlo person. The Pontiac Gran Prix is the best car made and I would not trade it for anything. The gas mileage I get is amazing. I will buy another one and highly recommend this car to anyone looking to buy a car.
Excellent
The car is a great car. It has a very smooth ride like that of a Cadillac. It has good fuel economy as well.
Never own one again
I am a 17 yr. old female and bought my 2002 off the showroom floor. The biggest mistake I have ever made was buying that car. Yes it looks nice and will get on it but I will never buy a Pontiac again. After the first 1,000 miles it does not run the same. My horn has the tendency to go off without me pushing it. There are all kinds of sounds coming from the panels. I work at a Ford dealership and I have never seen a vehicle cheaper built than Pontiacs. I will be switching back to ford this year.
So far So good
I bought this car with the notion that GM products suck. But I couldn't pass the deal that I could get on this vehicle. I like the car a lot and have had no problems so far. The only concern I do have is on Fuel economy. The sticker says 19/29. So far it has been about 16.5 city and 24 hwy. Not what I was expecting.
Performance, compfort, and style.
The 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix meets all of my expectations, after driving, but not owning, Pontiacs for the past 14 years. I am most pleased with the vehicle. It is full of new features that appear on many of the same class and luxury cars, HUD, Leather seats, sun roof, bose sound system, and now in many GM cars: OnStar. The gas milage is better than they publish at 25.5 city / 33.2 hwy. Perhaps this will lower with time.
Back in a GTP
I was in a roll over accident in my previous 2000 GTP and survived with only a bruised arm. It gets my thumbs up on safety. I expect to have the same trouble-free reliability as my previous 2000 GTP. Love the new OnStar option. I am completely satisfied with this car. Can't wait for the new 2004's to come out, though I might switch to the GTO.
Lovable sports car
My Pontiac is full load.Love my leather heated seats speedometer on wind shield, onstar protection,the body is just hot, more power than i can handle
Great Car - Reasonable Price!
Just purchased my third Grand Prix GT (I trade every two years). The wide track handling is superb for a car this size, it's roomy, quiet, and comes with a great sound system. A nice looking car that handles great and seats five comfortably. All for right at 20 grand. Now you see why I've bought three!
2002 GTP
I think this veicle is a really nice car it perfores really well i brought it to the track several times and at first i was geting 14.9 but then after it got broke in and it was a little coller out i was running 14.2 at 98 miles an hour bone stock. now i grew up going to the track every weekend and iv never seen a stock V6 no less run a 14.2
Awesome reliable car
I owned this car for 2.5 years and put 45,000 miles on it with no problems (other than catalytic converter fixed under warranty). When I traded it in, it still had the original brakes with 75% pads left! I never even had to have an alignment! The only things I ever had to do to the car were oil, tires, and wiper blade changes. I did change the spark plugs at 50,000 miles, but only because I wanted to, it didn't need it. Totally amazing reliability for an American built car. Awesome looks, car ran great, I would highly recommend this car to anyone.
Everything you'd want in an American car
I decided to buy the loaded GTP as soon as I test drove the vehicle. Since this was my first new car, I did quite a bit of market research. Sure the Nissan looked great. Sure the Honda looked great. But I'm from Detroit and foreign cars just don't cut it in this town. This car has everything I could possibly want. Lots power, great looks, and terrific handling in rain and snow. On top of everything else, I feel proud to support America by buying American products. God Bless the USA. I'd also like to thank Edmunds.com for all the great information they supplied to make my car shopping easy. This site is great! Keep up the good work.
Still love this car
Have owned this car for 6 years now. It's still a great ride. Have had some minor issues. Fan switch for A/C & heat broke. Had to install new resistor $200. Windshield fluid motor burned out. Another $200. Brakes were garbage at 35k. Besides that, just the basics. It's a great car. Need to get an SUV for my family. I own 3 cars, but this is the last 1 I'd trade in. It has lots of power, when you need it. Plan on enjoying it for years to come.
A car that it just feels right to drive
So far I've had an excellent experience with my GT, it performs just as I need it to, its stylish, its comfortable for the 6' and taller crowd, and its fun to drive. It also drives wonderfully, I got up to 105 mph and didn't realize it, I couldn't even feel a difference. I've only have a few minor problems with my car, in that the driver side window doesn't like to work in really cold weather until the car has warmed up a bit, the trunk light has a tendency to get knocked off when you load larger items into the trunk, and the cup holders are not idealy located because they get in the way of the gear shifter.
First Grand Prix, but not the last
We have owned practically every Pontiac made from the Sunbird to Bonneville. We purchased a '02 GP 4dr and absolutely LOVE IT! The gas mileage can be outstanding, but with even minimal "heavy foot syndrome" it cuts into the old average. I have had mpg as high as 37, but other times we experienced 22 (winter months town driving). The engine is rock solid, but there seems to be some excessive noise coming from the alternator. I have heard this on other Pontiacs and it isn't going to be a problem, just is a little noisy and then goes away. Should have heated mirrors and passenger seat. Cup holders too small.
Great Car; Nice ride
This is an overall great vehicle to own. I have been happy with mine for the 4+ years that I have owned it. I bought it new and have taken good care with maintenance, etc. I get about 30 miles/gal. Things to look for: leak in through vent under the hood by windshield. The gasket just needs to be placed better (cost $25 to fix). It needed new computer part for the heater mechanism at about 40000 miles. Needed to replace wiper motor at about 50000 miles, needed new ABS sensors around 70000 miles. Other than that it has been regular maintenance. If you are looking for a good looking car, good gas mileage, great get-up-and-go, and some roomy interior, this car is for you!
Sporty for this mom!
Just bought my 2002 Grand Prix GT and I totally enjoy it! It's got so much power I have to remind myself the speed limit is 55! I'm a mom of a four year old and I tool around town feeling like a teenager again. My son thinks he's got a cool mom too!
nothing but comfort
I bought a 2002 Grand Prix SE. I do alot of long distance road trips, and this seemed to be the ideal car for the bucks.Very comfortable on the long runs, with plenty of cargo room. This SE model has the 3.1 engine, which is pretty sluggish with 3 average persons in the car. Engine noises a month after my puchase( needs pistons ). Thats a bad start, for a car loan. I should have bought the GT with the 3.8L, or just stayed away from Pontiac all together.Stay away from the SE models.
Great Vehicle
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Easy-To-Smoke 'em!!
Purchased my 2002 GTP Sedan in March and did not get a real "feel" until I took a road trip..... AWESOME! I've owned a couple of dozen cars, including performance cars, and this one takes the cake! I don't care what speed you're traveling, stomp the pedal and this monster JUMPS! I luv playing with Mustang GT's!
A Great Overall Vehicle
I was immediately attracted to this vehicle by the aggresive appearance and promise of excellent performance from the supercharged engine. I have not been dissapointed after almost 10000 miles. Overall, this would be an excellent vehicle for someone more concerned about performance than rock-solid craftsmanship.
Love my GP
This is a great car !! I have the 40th anniversary edition and have had zero problems with it. Very reliable, extremely fun to drive.
Best full size sedan for the money
It is time foreign car buyers take a look at the Pontiac Grand Prix. I have owned three and they have been as reliable as any German or Japanese car I owned. I think that the Japanese cars are overrated and overpriced. A GP is under $30,000 and yet it has many features you will not find on higher priced cars. The 240 HP supercharged engine six gives plenty of power but it also gives great gas mileage. The GTP has leather seats, heads-up display, chromatic mirror, computer to indicate warnings, gas mileage, oil life, and more. The ride is very comfortable and quiet. The wide track makes you feel secure even on wet or slick surfaces.
Good for me!
I have owned my car now for 5 years and I bought it with 60,000 miles on it. This is a very good running car and is great for the family. My car now has 196,000 miles on it and runs better than the day I bought it! For those who care the gas mileage is great as well as comfort and performance! I use castrol GTX high mileage and have since purchase. I think this may help with how well it still runs.But other than that the only thing that i have had a problem with is my back speakers, they only work when the car sits in the sun at about 80 degrees outside!!
97 GT Sedan
I've got over 80k miles on my '97 GT Sedan. Rack and pinion assembly had to be replaced at about 50k. Some occasional minor rattling in the dash and an annoyingly short range for the keyless remotes that several dealers were unable to fix since the car was new. Other than that the car is great and I may buy another one when they redesign it possibly next model year. 3800 V6 drivetrain is fantastic, plenty of reliable power, easy to work on too.
02 GTP 40th anniversary coupe
Recently bought an 02 Pontiac GTP coupe, the 40th anniversary edition..purchased this car from the original owners for a reasonable price with just 100k miles on it..they had the original window sticker, was $30k in 02..they rebuilt the motor at 70k and spent a good amount to do so..came with another pair of original seat covers, an extra spoiler, and much paperwork on work done over the years..needs paint on hood, top, and trunk as the HOT Las Vegas summers have done the paint in..drives well and am looking forward to getting paint done and driving this Pontiac around town..
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Repairs cost more than the car
So this car was recommended to me by my father. After owning it for about a month the radiator went out. That cost me my job. And then about three months after that the master cylinder broke so I was in danger until I could get it repaired. The gas meter doesn't work, there is no aux cord and the speakers sound too terrible, there is currently another issue that I've spent $300 on and it hasn't been repaired. The acceleration is basically non-existent and the revs stop at about two and a half thousand. I bought this car for about 1300. And since then have spent 1600 on repairs. I wish this car had never come into my life. But if it didn't have those costly issues I would have like it. It's big and strong and comfortable.
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EXCELLENT CAR!!
Grand Prix SE1
Great car... love it, though I'd rather have a GT.
2 Years of love so far
This car was bought in 2007 with 60k on it and never a problem other than a waterpump. The engine is strong as a horse for only 6 cylinders thanks to the supercharger. Highly recommend this vehicle to others.
Great dependable fun car!
I have a 98' Pontiac Grand Prix with 117,000 miles. No problems with this car. Fun to drive and turns heads. Only complaint is the headrests on the front seats, they definitely need redesigned. Other than that, a great car.
Watch your speed
This Pontiac is a real go getter, but watch your speed or the cops will say gottacha. The performance, both passing and stopping is very responsive. However, the interior could use some work. Particularly the cupholder which border on being unusable.
Most uncomfortable car (seats) ever made
Bought 02 GP several months ago -am still trying to sell, but no one will give me close to what orginally paid. The most uncomfortable seats ever! At 5'4", average ht for women, I can't reach the gas pedal (located 6" farther back than the brake). This is a terrible design flaw as my foot slips off the gas often. When pushed forward, the seat goes "up", making my head touch the sunroof/visor. Also, seat belt cuts off circulation to my legs & I constantly tug at it (I'm quite thin too. The car has a few good points, but comfort and ride are terrible, plus insurance costs are outrageous for a 4-door sedan.