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Happy with my Comp-G
Bad Dave, 02/07/2007
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
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I have now had my 05 Grand Prix GTP Comp G for 2 years and 32,000 miles. I can't complain. Build quality and reliability are excellent. The s/c 3800 is fantastic! Instant power when you need it, mash the gas and hold on. Average 24 to 25 mpg overall on mid- grade fuel. This car handles the twisties with ease and glides over the highway. Handles the Vermont winters with no problem due to a set of Blizzacks and Stabilitrak. Huge trunk, excellent heated leather seats, and sound system. Lacks a bit on headroom though and rear legroom can be tight. Installed K&N filter. Overall, a good little daily driver and nice upgrade from my previous Grand Am's. Can't wait to trade up to a V8 GXP!
2nd review; Almost at the two year mark.
adamb, 03/12/2007
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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If you look back about 5 - 10 reviews, you'll see another one from me. This is just an update of that review. At this time, my 2005 grand prix turned over 50k last night. The dealership still has not figured out why it doesn't run right at times. They seem to think i'm crazy. Really, i'm not. It feels as if the brakes are sticking almost, but they say they aren't. I don't know what to do anymore, so this car is for sale as we speak. I'm getting an 07 Camry very soon. No more GM for me. Sorry. All in all, I would really have liked this car had it not been for this weird problem, and the problems with build quality. Rattles are getting worse. I do live in a large city with rough roads.
The Perfect Machine
Superbia, 08/06/2007
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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Pontiacs in past years for some people has driven up a rep for being pieces of junk. The new line is far from being junk! My favorite is the the GP GT! It has a good look but is not considered to be a high-end pompous car like some others. The brakes are good, the acceleraation is great, the highway handling is good, and the comfort is pretty good as well. The back seats do have some tiny issues but all in all they are great for the kind of car this is. Corners well and the 3.8l v6 has got some power ready to rumble! If someone dares race you, thinkig this car is among the ordinary, they will soon find out it is not.
Worst vehicle I've ever owned
Tom, 04/17/2008
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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Great power and fun to drive, however, 2 pages of repairs including 3 transmissions, tie rod ends, 3 $340 tires, this car was towed 6 times, when I basically gave it away on a trade-in it was diagnosed with another bad transmission and a bad starter!! Drove it a total of 86K. Of all the new vehicles I owned in 35 years this one is the worst. At one point the dealer said he was going to get GM to take the vehicle back, but, that TOO didn't happen. My wife actually told me "that car or me". I love my wife.
Nice, Quick, cold AC and low gas mileage!
CJ, 06/28/2022
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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Nice, Quick, cold AC and low gas mileage!
Solid first car, not without flaws however
Cooper T, 03/06/2023
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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This was my first car. Overall I loved it! sleek, fast, decent on gas, good trunk space, bulletproof engine and very comfortable with the bucket seats. However, I had several problems, I had to replace power steering, water pump, and radiator, as they all caused issues at one point. If you don't mind spending a bit of money to fix it up and ensure it runs good, this is the car for you
Front Seats are Torture
CJ73160, 02/01/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
The only real complaint I have with this car is the front seat design. It is very uncomfortable to me. I prefer a more flat seat. The side supports in the seat and back begin to bother me after about half an hour of driving. They are helpful when cornering fast, but they are a real pain otherwise. The bottom seat surface is hard and uncomfortable, too.
Great Car
paintdude, 08/15/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as a used program unit..What a great car. Comfort is bar none, the seats are awesome. Brakes are excellent,steering is excellent. The electronic features are just awesome...The more I drive it the more I like it..We just love this car..
Looking for a reason to drive...
SuprChrged '05 GTP, 09/23/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 05 GTP for almost a month now. The handling is superb, makes going through highway curves at 70 mph a breeze. Engine is very responsive, supercharged power is there when you need it most. Performs well for such a heavy vehicle. The interior leaves much to be desired. The inside compared to competitors is dated. The exterior design had to grow on me a bit. Overall this car is fun to drive, sometimes leaves me looking for a reason to find somewhere else to go.
Wonderful car except
Marco, 11/18/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's been a year since buying the GP sedan. After the first 10,000 mi with zero problems, it is clear that if GM could build all of their cars this well...
Outstanding car w/ great performance
Doug Haskin, 10/09/2004
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2004 GTP CompG for about 3 months now, and I really enjoy it. It has great performance from the supercharged 3800 series V-6 engine. IMHO this is one of the best engines ever built... GM uses it on almost all of its midsized cars, so it has been around for years and has many aftermarket performance parts available. The interior is all new, and it thanksfully is missing the plastic interiors of previous Pontiacs. The CompG package is a must as well, coming with manumatic TAPshift and Head Up Display. I would recommend this car to anyone in the market for a sedan with good power and styling.
Fast, comfortable and good value
Sami H, 12/26/2004
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just bought my 2005 GTP a week ago and I couldn't be happier! The car is fast, and surprisingly quiet - road noise is lower than in BMW330i I was test driving. With the ton of GM year- end rebates, this car is a bargain! NOTE: there seems to be a rebate on leather interior - free! I found it after checking out the list of rebates the dealer had on his computer; that's free leather until 3/1/05! Ask the dealer. I chose to take the GTP without the CompG - after test driving both, the non-CompG version seemed just as fast and nearly as responsive while having a very smooth ride. Monsoon stereo sucks - bass is muddy and undefined, power lacking; will be replaced. But overall, a great car!
Great for the Money
GPMan, 01/02/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was amazed at the performance of the Grand Prix GTP. The Eaton 5 Supercharger added a lot of fun to the everyday driving I do. The four speed automatic was amazingly smooth and the interior is refined. Even though the engine is pushrod actuated, it is still more efficient, smoother, and more fun than the Toyota V6's. Toyota's overhead cam designs detract from low-end torque and "everyday" driving "gusts" that are needed to pass on the highway. The interior design is also simply and logically laid out. Materials and build quality are excellent.
Wow, what kind of car is this?
Russ, 04/09/2008
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I get that question asked all the time. I don't know how to answer because it's so different from the base Grand Prix that I often just say "GXP" and then the person who asked shuts up and you can tell they have no clue what a GXP is.