Used 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Coupe Consumer Reviews
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Most bang for the buck
F. Pusl, 04/21/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Pontiac Excitement is just a buzzword until one gets to own and drive a Pontiac Grand Prix. I bought a 1998 GT for its distinctive and muscular styling. I was immediately surprised with its performance, which led mo to trade in on a 2001 GTP. This car's performance is simply awesome. The horsepower is definitely under rated. I took it to the west coast and loved the smoothness, comfort, handling and power, especially in the mountains, getting an average of 28 miles per gallon. Talk about reliability, in four years of driving the Grand Prix's I never had to take either car back to the dealer. for repair or adjustment.
I might get another!
packisgreat, 10/31/2014
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've had 2002 GT Cpe since 2005 and at 125K it's going strong. Only larger repair has been a wheel bearing. It gets up to 30MPG-which was a 2200 mile trip at about 83 MPH in Mn and ND when it was at abt 110K. Uses no oil. Only irritating thing is the water leaking into tail lights. I'm looking to get a 2001 for my son.
Reliable, but has quirks
Big Jim, 11/30/2015
updated 12/04/2020
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Has some electronics and electrical issues. Engine and transmission are solid. Got for about $5k several years ago. Hasn't missed a beat. Update 12-2019: Other than the plastic sport panels coming off it is 100 percent! Update 6/2020 still have it, runs good and not destroyed by routers! Edit 12/2020: Still running strong.
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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT
sendog2013, 04/03/2013
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was pretty lucky when my fiancée discovered my car on Kijiji! A private dealer had gotten my ride from a dealership where it has been traded in for a new car. The last owners basically used the car to drive to the store and church when it wasn't garaged most of its life! With only 114,000 kms and mint inside and very good outside it was pretty much brand new! Anyway, on to my review! A blast to drive, fast and handles awesome! I use it mostly for the highway as I'm traveling between provinces for work and moving. Glides perfectly at high speeds and before you know it you're doing 140 without watching your speed.
Very good car
Rob9512, 09/11/2008
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Overall this car is just great. Car has great performance for this type of car, very good gas mileage for the hp, and has plenty of room. The cars do have some common problems like leaking intake gaskets, failing window switches, and blower motor resistor failures but it's just general repairs. The drivetrain is overall extremely reliable and it is very common for these to hit 200k+ miles. The overall performance, style, gas mileage, features, reliability, and practicality make its pros far out weigh its cons. People who post on here about reliability issues with the motors in these cars are insane. Most of what people list are general maintenance. The 3800 is a very proven motor
Great Car
BobMc, 04/22/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a fun car to drive. Great power, speed and handling. It's a very good value as well. I think the car surprises people with its power.
Great car, lacks options.
Todd J., 05/29/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
As a 26 year old male, this car is a perfect fit. I bought a 2002 GT for the great looks, great power, Great space, and fantastic cornering. However, even at the high end options there are options missing that I would like to see (see below) I will definately buy another Grand Prix in the future, the new body looks interesting...
Great Car
Love Pontiac, 09/14/2009
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had the car a few months now, and I've loved every minute of it. Great engine and powertrain, I've had no problems from it (almost at 100,000 miles). Handling is good, so are the brakes. I average about 20 mpg, and can go 2 weeks on one tank! Very fast (especially for a v6) will beat any v6 and many v8 muscle cars you run into. The interior is a little cheap, but love the boost gauge, hud, and the seats. Oh, and did I say its fast! Overall a great car!
Fun, Comfortable, Great Value
da-star, 06/14/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great Car! Test drive one if you have not done so. GT is pretty powerful, but GTP is amazing. No one in the streets expects so much power out of this baby, and they are always in shock when you demonstrate. I own a 99 GTP with 45K miles and had almost no problems (replaced both window lift motors). Quality has been better than expected. And the fun to drive this car is incredible. The car is so much fun that my wife hurries to leave for work so she can "steal" the keys. This is absolutely a Great Value: Fun, Comfortable, Good looking.
Awsome Car
capinshane25, 06/05/2010
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got this car for my 18th birthday. It has the looks of a speedster and the engine of one too. Never had anything wrong with it at 150,000 miles. If your a tuner this is the car for you I put flowmaster pipes and two turbochargers on it along with racing tires and 93 gas. it had way enough power before (205 hp)but now it will roll with any mustang or challenger on the road I had it dynoed at 481 hp All in all GREAT CAR good work GM. I hope the Pontiac name plate returns in the future.
Awesome Car!
JCSupercharger, 06/25/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The GTP is just simply an awesome car. It gives a thrill every time I take a drive. I have no complaints. If thinking of buying a Grand Prix I would only recommend buying the GTP - well worth the extra bucks!
40th Anniversary GP
vga0952, 10/17/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 1997 Grand Prix that had some basic faults which I feared might still exist with the 2002 model but it appears Pontiac got all the bugs out for it's 40th year of production. I went with $2695 40th Anniversary Special Edition Package Option. In that 2002 is the last production year for a two door along with the Special Edition package my hope is that my coupe's resale value will be better than the standard GT model. Being performance minded, I do wish I had gone with GTP with supercharger although that would bump the sticker price to $30,000 which is too much. To date, with 8000 miles, my customer satisfaction level is nearly 100%.
excellent car to drive
johnnyv40th , 12/26/2004
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The grand prix is a very fun car to drive , it has a nice sporty feel but not too hard over bumps.The supercharger realy makes a big difference - it provides great tire smoking performance.
Mixed Emotions
MarkNY, 04/18/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is very fun the drive, very responsize handling. I've had horrible problems with premature tire wear. I've had to get is aligned 3 times since my purchase. I've gone through 2 sets of tires, and only have 13K miles in it. The dealer told me I am beating the car, but I drive like I'm the grand marshall of a parade. Most of the car is built really well. But in the truck, they placed this little flimsy plug for the light right in the way of the trunk space. Whenever placing large items in the trunk, I crack it off. It sticks out like a sort thumb. The engineer who designed that needs to be fired, and gives quality engineers a bad name.
Great Mpg's, a lot of leg room and powerful!
k_relyt, 07/09/2012
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have driven this car for 80,000+ miles and I know what I am talking about when I say this is a great car! I bought the car with 70,000 and now its at 150+ and I have only had to replace minor bits and pieces that come along with driving a car that much. Brake pads, wheel bearings and a battery once. You don't have to buy a 4 cylinder civic to get good milage. This can get 33 tops on hwy and 21 in the city. I avg. 28 driving through mnt. ranges on cruise. For a 2dr the back seat is spacious for leg room and comfy. I can fit my snowboards and wakeboard in my trunk no problem as well as move all my belongings in the thing. It's sharp with the 17" chrome rims and can give you amazing v6power.
Vroom
Cheri, 07/01/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I LOVE this car. I might have to stick with the Grand Prix because I doubt I will ever be able to go back to normal cars again. The ride is super smooth, interior spacious, and don't get me started on the POWER. This car has made my nightmare commute bearable.
My GTP
Jason De Smit, 08/31/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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!
Back in a GTP
cudaboy2, 10/09/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Great dependable fun car!
Karen, 06/02/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
2002 GTP
GTPMAN, 11/29/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
mecham
CUEVAS, 02/28/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is a supercar on racing it gives out an outstanding performance when it come for take off and racing. It's also very comfortable from the interior (the seats, a/c radio/cdplayer) and the most important part of this vehicle is that you can make some modification to the gtp (illuminate your gages, upgrade your system) and all this details won't cost you a thing.
Sharp Car!
Bethany H., 04/07/2006
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just bought my new 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT coupe yesterday and I am in love! ;-) This is not the first Grand Prix I've had though and every time, they have been very reliable, a blast to drive, the factory sound system alone is great, and of course, what a beautiful car! To anyone who is looking into getting a Grand Prix, I would definitely suggest it.
Nice package
66GTO, 03/07/2004
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My GTP is the Anniversary edition. I also own a 1997 GTP sedan which has 150,000 miles. That car is bullet proof. Only repairs were alternator and power window motor. Both covered under warranty.Still runs like a champ. My 2002 is a coupe and it has been flawless. These cars are fun to drive, extremely comfortable fairly economic (24mpg)and look good.
Excellent Quality
Dave-, 07/13/2004
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a well-built fun to drive car with good acceleration. Only car I've owned with little/no problems.
Fun Car
Nate, 03/03/2005
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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).
Excellent Value
Brandon, 06/08/2005
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
A Great Overall Vehicle
The_Hiz, 03/06/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Performance, compfort, and style.
Josh Gray, 03/11/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
One Great car
GreggWright, 05/27/2003
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car is a wonderful balance of sport and luxury.
My Prix
joey, 04/16/2008
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the best car! Gets great mileage I average 29 mpg, and on the hwy 33 mpg. For having this awesome engine for power sure gets good mileage. I can pass people when needed & still get the decent mileage.
great car!
pontiac owner, 04/24/2008
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i bought this car not knowing a lot about it. I had some repairs, the normal. wheel bearing assemblies,intake gaskets,etc. i got a clue for everyone that hates repair bills. Buy extended warranties. Learn how to fix small things on your car. I myself have begun modifications to it. I can honestly say my Grand Prix is unique. And everyone that complains about repair bills, try the other companies. I work at a dealership, working on Saabs. I know about things on the inside. If you think a few thousand dollars is bad over several years. Saabs are thousands of dollars in one repair bill... Honestly people, American cars are great
02 GTP 40th anniversary coupe
Terry, 01/18/2020
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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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Don't Like it
Wade Buchanan, 03/04/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
It may be supercharged but it still didn't do it for me. I test drove one and I would rather have a supercharged Mustang or Camaro. Just my opinion though.