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Justin26, 05/04/2003
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Great car... love it, though I'd rather have a GT.
Watch your speed
Driver999, 03/08/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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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.
Never own one again
Tara, 03/09/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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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.
Twisted Thoughts
Sonny, 01/19/2003
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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I was always a 2 door sports car kind of guy, but this 4 door Grand Prix SE is very sharp looking to the human eye.Chicks dig the car, and it has alot of room in it.Very comfortable for the long drives.However, I now hear engine noise at 25000 miles, The dealer said the pistons need to be replaced, and this is common in this model of car.Who needs to buy a new car and have this kind of problem right off the bat??? I always have second thought about this car.Talk to the service dept. in Pontiac before buying this car.I never beat on my vehicles, so tthink about it.Thank god for warranty.
Great Car - Reasonable Price!
Jan, 03/11/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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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!
excellent
billy, 04/03/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
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EXCELLENT CAR!!
GTP 40th Anniversary
Matt Garrett, 06/12/2003
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
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Great car, I really enjoy the 40th Anniversary features (two-tone leather, dual power seats, dual zone A/C). Should be a collerctors car in a number of years
40th Anniversary
Buster, 03/16/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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We purchased a 40th anniversary model, which was hard to find, but we were lucky enough to find one at a local dealership. So far we love the car. We compared it to many other models, even the Jag X-type. But dollar for dollar, it seemed like the best value. So far we don't regret that decision. The car has plenty of power (we didn't go with the GTP becuase of the 93 octane gas requirement). This car handles well, accelerates very well and has plenty of interior room. Once we fot used to it, we find the heads up display very useful. Keeps reminding you of your speed. We wouls strongly recommend this car.
Sporty for this mom!
Tamee88, 03/22/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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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!
2002 pontiac grand prix
Mariyah, 03/12/2016
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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This car is completely reliable and comfortable! The interior is very big, not making any one too cramped. The only problem is it isn't the best on gas, but not the worst. Id be careful if driving is being super constant because then you might have to fill gas with plus or premium, not regular.
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Liked the first, bought the second
BLB, 03/25/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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My wife and I liked our 1998 Grand Prix XE so much, we purchased a 2002 Grand Prix GT. Now we both drive Pontiacs and both cars are fun to drive. Of course, the GT is more fun with the extra power, and options that come standard. Nicest looking 4-doors on the market.
Love my GP
kness, 04/10/2008
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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This is a great car !! I have the 40th anniversary edition and have had zero problems with it. Very reliable, extremely fun to drive.
Got my money's worth...
gportoulas, 10/21/2011
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased my 02 grand prix back in 2005 and it had 50k on it already. I made it to 164k miles with no major problems until now. The biggest thing I needed work on was a catalytic converter. I had minor leaking of antifreeze and I found out it was due to the plastic intake mannifold. I guess GM cheaped out when they used plastic and that part cracks easy. MY antifreeze leaks more now and the heating panel is shot. Like I said, I put an extra 114k miles on it over 6.5 years. It did me well.
Too Many Poor Quality Parts
Tom Shay, 05/08/2008
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought it new as a leftover. Ran great until about 70,000 miles, then things started to go. Front wheel bearing failed and needed wheel replacement. Pitted brake disc. 2 Failed speed sensors. Failed AC compressor. Even the radio display failed so I can't see the time or station. Failed transmission solenoid is in such a difficult location, it takes 5 mechanic hours and more than $750 to replace.I've driven other brands over 150,000 miles without these failures.
How I luv'd my 40th Annv. Special Ed GTP
Ronnie B, 05/07/2008
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
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I remember having to call 12 car dealerships to find my car, my wife had first seen it on the Internet and told me I had to see this new special tribute to gm's Pontiac grand prix for 40 years of performance, we both fell in luv with it we had to have it. We had a 1999 gtp, and our lease was about up. So I went hunting after 2weeks of calling all over so. Cal I found a dealership that had one with all the options. I have had literally hundreds of compliments about it. The special edition package for the extra money is so worth it other than the loss of the (psm) performance shift mechanism, and the digital thermostat air/heat I luvd' the can, it performed excellent just like my 1999
Best car I have owned
Rhonda Manion, 07/26/2017
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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The engine was great....if you take care of this car or will last a very long time. Great family car and sporty at the same time.
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Repairs cost more than the car
Vance, 10/02/2018
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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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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Most uncomfortable car (seats) ever made
betsy, 08/08/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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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.
First Car
jdaily01, 11/15/2011
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought a 2002 pontiac grand prix se for my first car only 6months ago. When I got it, it had 122000miles on it, which though high isn't too high. Since buying this car, I've had 3 windows crap out on me, only fixing the driver side one. It cost about $350 at a dealership to get the window fixed, luckily I found a local mechanic to do it for a lot cheaper. Though now the ignition won't recognize the car as being in park, therefore not releasing the key. Problems just keep adding up, I am able to bypass the the ignition to release the key but I cannot recommend this car. There are multiple reviews online showing that I am not alone, pontiac uses cheap parts making problems more probable.
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tbrenz93, 09/10/2012
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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I currently own a 2002 grand prix with 161,100 miles on it and for some reason it goes through $15 of gas in a few miles. I wouldnt recommend driving it to 160,000 miles, its a junker now.
Sportiest 4-door around!
Matty K., 04/19/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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i'm 17 years old and my parents just bought a 2002 Grand Prix GT...let me tell you, i never thought a 4-door car could be sporty but boy was i wrong...its got power, aggressive looks, and its so much fun to drive!! sticks to the road like glue and acccelerates very quickly, in 2 years i'll pressure them into buying the GTP ;)
Ex GM customer
Done with Pontiac , 04/03/2009
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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I will never purchase a gm product again. I bought this car new, paid 25k for it and have nothing but problems as soon as the warranty was up. I had the catalytic converter replaced twice, passanger window work only sometines, windshield wipers stop working in down pours. Also replaced numerous sensors adding up to at least $1500 Had the intake manifold gasket replaced $500 with a class action suite only got $100 back. Now I have to replace the oil pan gasket,it will cost $350. Not to mention the gas milage is nothing close to what they said it would be. I was told the transmission will be next. I can not afford a new car now, but as soon as I can this car will be history.
Good looks and comfort - Bad Tranny
hamlir, 11/06/2006
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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The car looks great and feels great to sit in. It was well made for comfort. The Tranny totally blew up with 129k on it. Reg service was done and even serviced the tranny at 50k & 100k. The think is nothing more than yard art since it wont move.
Great Car
pjblack92, 03/06/2002
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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Don't have the time to elaborate, but I am thoroughly satified with my new gp.
Constant HEADACHE
Chandler, 07/07/2017
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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If you're looking to get yourself a cheaper car or you're buying this for your child, DO NOT. This car is always having something wrong with it every other month. Not reliable at all. The good reviews on here are lying to themselves. Would NOT reccomend!!
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