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Rocky Start for a 19yo second car.
Jon, 08/18/2009
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in December from GM with $64,000kms and it did well for the first 1500kms (so I thought). The car was sitting on the dealers lot for months and as a result the calipers seized and wore out my pads and rotors. I ended up having to replace front and rear calipers, rotors and pads in the first 2 months I had the car. Once that was done I haven't had any more trouble with the car. It is a awesome car to drive, Lots of power, Handles excellent, and the it turns many heads. I LOVE the interior of the car, It's not boring like the impala or century, The car as of aug has 96,000 kms and I am taking a road trip with friends of around 10,000kms and I have no fear of it failing.
Safe, Fast, Dependable
deanfoxes, 11/09/2014
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
This car was my first car, and I drove it with pride until the day that it saved the life of myself and two other passengers. Rounding a sharp corner at night, I found myself approaching a fallen tree across the road. I swerved to avoid the tree and ended up on the embankment hitting another tree at about 45 MPH. Airbags deployed, but nobody was hurt. The car was extremely safe, and was an absolute blast to drive, with amazing handling and performance for a sedan. I am definitely looking into buying another Grand Prix, perhaps this time with a supercharger!
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Fun Car
Amanda Laffoon, 06/27/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is the thrid Grand Prix I have owned and I love it as with the rest of them. They are very dependable, comfortable, and sporty. The handling is wonderful and it drives better than any other car in its class.
Car that wont stop
fugary, 08/04/2013
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have a 2005 gp that now has 361000 miles that has given me many years of use. If you take care of the 3800 V6 you will get your money back in return.
Lots of fun
vlee, 10/13/2010
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my GTP this month from my company. It has been my company car for four years and I've now put 117,000 on the clock and still a sweet ride without any major issues.
good car
Happy Owner, 08/03/2006
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. When I look at comparable vehicles I feel I kept $10,000 in my pocket and have a safe, fun, powerful American car. Buy American had better become a way of life in this country or it will no longer be our country!
Was a good ride
Randall Kakara, 11/12/2015
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My wife, average height always complained about blind spots. We bought the car new in 2005 and got 10 good years out of it, but I can never say it was a comfortable ride, esp as WE got older. It became painful on my back to sit in on long trips, and we both had some difficulty climbing out of it as compared to an SUV
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favorite car in 26 years of driving
Scott, 12/06/2009
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Ok, i have had a lot of cars! 3 brand new ones and 25 used. This is my first Pontiac but I have had many GM's. The first time i drove it i new i was going to buy it. Sounded good, seats and interior are like a cockpit of a jet plane. The only negative is its really hard to accelerate without the front tires breaking loose. This is my favorite vehicle of all time. I would highly recommend this car to anyone that likes a sporty sedan with a great motor, great looks, great comfort, and a great exhaust sound.
pros and cons
jjp, 07/22/2004
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
great handling good gas mileage sport car feeling, good response comfortable seating, front and back if you are not over 6'2. three pontiac grand prixs owned in the family. a great coaster that saves gas.
Blue Green Crystal LOVED by ALL!!
Celeste, 05/30/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We love this car, great on trips, lots of leg room for 6'3" man driving. Back seat has room for 6' son if seated behind front seat pulled forward one notch. BLUE GREEN CRYSTAL IS FABULOUS COLOR!!! EVERY ONE SAYS SOMETHING ABOUT LOVING THE COLOR!!!! It looks blue in some light, green in others and purple under parking lot lights at night!!! It even looks blue and green at the same time, on different planes of the cars surface!! Handles great, no matter the weather, or driving conditions, love the onstar feature, husband used it when he got lost, (WOW) Monsoon sound system to die for, XM clear as a bell
Get Back into NASCAR
Blacksheep, 05/27/2006
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my second GTP Supercharged. I had a 97. Reliability on both cars (97 & 05) is terrific. Having a fold down front seat has come in handy more then once. I replaced the mufflers with Flow Masters and new exhaust tips. $400 and the car sounds like it wants to go and looks better from the back. My son-in- law replaced the air filter with a K&N filter. My only regret is that I did not know a V-8 was on the way. Pontiac needs to get back into NASCAR. I plan to stay with Pontiac and if it goes the way of Olds I will leave GM. No matter what you do to a Buick it is still the car my 89 yr old father drives and many more like him. No thanks!
Lots of looks
Larry Carson, 02/13/2006
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my GXP in Octber of 2005. I love this car. I get a lot of looks and finger pointing. My wife said it makes me look and act younger. Very fun car to drive.
Solid
Kurls1800, 03/07/2010
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My GP has given me 5 years of great service . I did have a front rotor warpage issue early on and just decided to replace them. Otherwise, just change the oil and other common maintenance. Sad to see Pontiac end its production of Grad Prix's. Love the Pontiac red dash lights.
Impressive American Sedan
GP fan, 01/08/2006
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've put 11k Miles on this vehicle and am pleased with its quality. Its straight line performance is great for a sedan. Its steering is a bit vague, but that's compared to my compact Mazda. My 4cyl Mazda only got 2mpg's better with half the horsepower. The dashboard is a bit bland in all black, so I recently bought a Sherwood dash kit to accent it. The only other gripe I have is the door handles. They are to small and slippery for such heavy doors. If you enjoy modifying your vehicle, there are several sellers of aftermarket parts for this car. Overall, I really enjoy driving this car. I get nice comments about it's looks. I am really glad I bought American.
2005 Grand Prix GTP Comp G
B4crask, 09/16/2004
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is an awesome car with excellent handling. It looks good both inside and out. The supercharged engine has the power to get you around anything on the road. Good old American Muscle! Glad I didn't get the Maxima...... I paid $1500 under MSRP and then got a $2000 rebate on top of that. Don't pay MSRP. You don't have to. Try getting Honda or Toyota to do that for you when buying one of thier boring little cars.
Really good starter car
Colby Barbour, 08/27/2020
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 194,000 miles and now it has 218,450 miles. The radio and back right window motor was replaced around 100,000 miles. Car runs smooth and it starts pretty good in cold conditions. One problem I have had while owning it is the dash rattling. Whenever this car goes up my driveway which is dirt here in virginia, everything starts to rattle. this car is in almost perfect condition.
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Great Value
corvette, 01/18/2007
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I can not think of a better value. I also own a corvette and like to use my grand prix for long trips. I will get good use of it for 4- 5 years and it will still have a decent life for the next owner. Comparing it to a car like the vette is not fair but dollar for dollar it is work every cent. You get a powerful engine that responds. Decent comfort and great style. Try other cars that are priced the same and the grand prix is at the top of the list.
Fairly Good Car overall
njoosse, 11/14/2012
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nice big car, lots of room, loads of power from the 3.8 v6. Love the exhaust growl. I always compare this car to my 04 Honda Accord 4cyl. This car has way more power and gets the same fuel mileage. On the other hand it doesn't handle as well and the fit and finish are not nearly as good. I love the interior, especially at night. Reliability is ok. Burns a bit of oil. At 100000miles, its starting to squeak and rattle, which my Honda is not. Overall a pretty good car.
Good Car- Very good Price
TinMan, 09/08/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Overall, I have been pleased with the GTP. I have owned the supercharged engine before and it's a primary reason why I bought this car. It is very strong at 260 hp- although I have not gunned it too much yet- still new. The car definitely looks cool in black- almost batman -like. I get all kinds of looks from people. Lots of features plus a good, sporty look got me into this car. I also got the GM employee price minus my GM card rebate which came out to be around 25K for a totally loaded 2005 GTP. Pretty good deal for what you get. Definitely not a boring-looking Accord or a Camry..
Lots of Miles
Michelle, 06/13/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I love the way it handles, it feels like a luxurious smooth ride especially compared to my fiancee's Grand Am. I love the way it looks, and the interior design. I have had a few problems though, the transmission needed a complete overhaul after 34K miles. Now I am having brake and traction system problems at 41K.
Nice looks and powerful engine but...
Josh, 11/03/2008
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The looks of this car is what sold me. Beautifal car. I was looking at an 2002 Trans Am, but couldn't find one in good enough shape for the price. Bad things - at 40,000 intermediate steering shaft needed replaced, I guess this is standard as I have seen it many times in other reviews. Leaks from either the windsheild seal or from the antena are common. Water comes through the front dome light, luckily right into the cup holder. Brakes have become horrible, pads are at half wear and squeel noticeably loud, probably due to the drilled rotors. Significant rattle coming from the undercarriage, maybe exhaust? Only happens when in 'Drive', shift to neutral and the noise disappears.
Not a bad car for the price
Mak, 01/22/2020
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Pontiac Grand Prix safetied almost a year ago at 246xxx kms. I’ve had a couple issues since Including the elbow hose under the hood which was causing it to spray coolant out and my car would overheat. Got that fixed and since then I’ve only had to replace a wheel bearing and my gas line. It’s been very reliable and surprisingly good on gas. Something to look out for on these cars is the transmissions. On the base model (which I have) they are better, but I’m at 274xxx kms right now and my engine has been on and off starting to clunk for the past 20k......also is doing this thing when I reach around 80mph is starts rocking back and forth and almost seems like it’s bogging, but after accelerating a little it stops. It’s very easy to fix things on these cars, and I’d say they’re good starter cars.
Great Car, some slight issues rear view.
Ray G, 08/04/2016
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car used with Warranty from GM still in tact. It's been a great car, cosmetically it is beautiful. The short stubby antenna is horrible for receiving radio stations unless you are in town near the transmitter site or within a 10 mile radius. Steel antennas do a better job. Other than the reception of FM/AM in this car, the only other gripe I have, it much like the Trans Am, and Grand Am, the Grand Prix feels like you are having to lift yourself out of the car. I am used to a mini van or SUV where I don't need to LIFT myself from the seat. The seats are very comfortable. Maintenance on this one is great. No mechanical problems the entire time I have owned it which is about 4 years now. (Knock on wood). There is lots of trunk space, I do notice blind spots in the back while driving. Sometimes we may not notice a vehicle riding in our blind spot. The back seat seems to block our view also the angle of the posts for the roof support are positioned in a way which create a blind spot. The 97 Grand Am also has the same problem. They are good cars, but the blind spots and sitting low to the ground are an issue I cannot over look. Other than those issues, I am happy with the quality of the 2005 Grand Prix. It is very reliable, and does exactly what a car needs to. if a bulb burns out, the computer will tell you. Then you replace it. No more warning signals. I do like the intelligence, of this car. But miss the cars where computers didn't run everything.
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My favorite car.
semperfigirl, 12/08/2010
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got a 2006 Grand Prix as my very first car, it was used.From the moment I started to drive the car I loved it. I never had any problems with it, as I did keep up with care on it. Nothing out of the ordinary happened with it, it was always a great car, specially the night it saved my life, and 3 other peoples. That night the tires slid on ice. We slid straight into a guard rail on the drivers side in the middle between the doors. Then flipped over the guard rail and flipped twice. The car took the impact like a champ, and saved our lives all 4 of us walked away. The car did it's job & protected me and my passengers. This car was nothing but great.
Enjoy your GTP
Peter jones, 03/05/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Handling is excellent, the styling is most attractive particularly from the side and front/three quarter views, I love the rush of power in the midrange when you feel the superchargercut in... it really is a fun car to drive.
Dark Cherry GXP
Brian, 06/11/2006
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Lots of power with torque-steer, I always say hold on when you put the pedal down. Over-all it's a fun to drive but it does drink fuel even it you drive it normal. Road ruts created by the large trucks seem to whip the car from side to side. My 03 chev had no problem with the ruts, this car does. I'm totally shocked that I need to repair my front brakes at only 25,000 miles considering 90% of the miles are HWY driving and that I really am gentle on my brakes.GM not willing to do anything about the brakes even so it's still under warranty.
Great car interior lacks somewhat
Aces, 12/26/2006
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Apparently Pontiac Motors thinks a lot of plastic is ok in the interior of a retail $30,000 car. I disagree. The car preforms fantastic, great power and exceptional handling. The car will understeer if pushed too hard. The brakes are ok if you don't consistently pound on them, they are not track ready. The size of the car is to be taken into consideration as it is a wide body and can be difficult to park. I love the car.
Better than good, but not quite perfect
CEN19, 03/24/2007
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
JD Power rated this vehicle as a good buy for reliability and I have to agree. I've had only two minor issues that were quickly corrected under warranty. Very comfortable around town and on the highway. Acceleration with the supercharged engine is excellent, as is braking. This is a large vehicle, so handling is good but not great. Fuel economy is in the low 20s with mostly highway driving; nothing close to the 28 mpg listed on the window sticker. Interior materials are a mix of good to cheap, with some areas nicely padded and textured; others are cheap in feel and durability. Red illumination of instrumentation is very appealing. All controls are easy to operate and very intuitive.
Looks, Comfort and Fun to drive
GT, 03/29/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Handles like a dream. Very responsive - will "move" when needed. Great size - not hard to park but big enough for adults to be comfortable front and back. Sporty but classy. Perfect.
GXP
commander, 04/13/2006
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I hav owned this car almost a year and have loved it since day one. This is not one of those cars that you will regret owning several months later.
Comp G
Comp G, 04/28/2006
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent choice. Only problem I had was with shaky headlights. Problem fixed with TSB. Very well powered for an average 24.5 MPG. Head room space is tight as well.
Love it
Whammy, 05/13/2007
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the ride and performance. Need more storage in the front and a little hard to see my blind spot when changing lanes, other than that its great. Very sporty, great handling and excellent pick up when I need it. The red illumination is great also.
LOVE IT!!!
Christy, 03/22/2009
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I Love my Grand Prix GT, It is the 2nd one I have had. I have heads up display (I hope they always keep that as an option) I think it is great & don't like driving a car without it! I have leather heated seates, Dual Climate Control, Love having the Radio controls on the sterring wheel, Love the auto headlights & power sun roof! Traction Control is great!!! I hope it lasts a long time...
Last of a great car
grand prix no more?, 07/26/2010
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am on my third gran prix and wish they would keep making them. This is a good car is you drive 20k miles a year. You can drive it for 8 years, get 160k and move on. You can not beat it for the price. Everyone raves about the foreign cars in this class but those cars cost $8k more and those owners put money into the car. I will miss this one when it is done.
A Great Car
Robo19, 09/07/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is everything you need in a sports car but the best part is that it's a sedan. I love driving this car it handles so well and it has a very racecar kinda feel to it. The dual exhaust sound GREAT!! So all in all this is a great car!!!!
All Around Performer
illuminate1, 05/10/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car excels at most of the things that most drivers expect out of a $30k car. The cleverness, utility and layout of the interior lead to an overall pleasant driving experience...And don't get me started on the 3.8 supercharged V6...truly a guilty pleasure. That, in conjunction with the TAP-SHIFT paddles on the steering wheel can have a tendecy to give one an "Andretti" complex. It can also serve less sporting tastes with a serene, yet communicative driving experience when called upon. Although some may find the Comp-G suspension a little harsh, the ride is well controlled and confidence inspiring, and the car as a whole is rock solid stable at high speeds...or so I've heard, heh,heh.
love it
Ben, 01/31/2006
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Grand Prix is the best car I have ever owned. I enjoy the comfortable ride along with the great gas milage. The power is always there if I need it.
A good ride
B at 45, 03/30/2009
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My GT has been trouble free. Original tires wore quicker than I thought they should, but Goodyears I bought holding up good. I've been very pleased with the gas mileage for this size of car. 17-31 MPG. Alot of remote start in Chicago winter or Phoenix summer and mileage obviously drops. 65 MPH on interstate and 30 MPG. 85-90 MPH on interstate and 25-26 MPG. Over 68500 miles and still on original brakes. I'll need them soon, can feel rotors have a shimmy during hard braking. Like the oil management system, saves oil, have gone 9000 miles on a couple of changes. This is a great highway vehicle. Quiet and quick when it's needed. Good in snow when lived in Chicago. Great AC now in Phoenix.
More than Meets the Eye!
Samurai, 07/05/2007
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The biggest bang for your buck! A refined machine that is easily underestimated. The exterior is sweet and the interior great. The interior design is made for the driver (that is the purpose of driving, right). I hate how the imports overly centralize the dials and in some cases the gauges right in the middle of the car. The interior is simple and not over done like the imports. Their designs tend to be a lot busier. The power is just right, handling great.
Fun Car
Lucy, 02/08/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car is both sporty and practical. It has lots of pep. I drove it in a snow storm and felt very safe. Front seats are comfy. Rear seats not so comfy for adults.
Love my car
Samantha, 10/09/2008
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My GP is my "first" car. I learned to drive in SUVs and trucks, and I usually hate cars b/c they feel so small, but my GP is very roomy, one of the few cars that my dad, who is 6"5', can fit in pretty comfortably. My car handles absolutely great, very sensitive to whatever the driver does. I live in a very hilly and curvy area and the car does the roads great. Although 5 people fit in my car just fine, it isn't really a "family" car.
Could have been better
thepontiacdude, 02/01/2008
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you care about "coolness" more than "utility" than it's worth considering this car. However, if you are looking for a family oriented car, I would consider cars like Accord, Camry, Impala, etc. I own a Grand Prix and I think it is a pretty good car and is a lot of fun to drive but unfortunately there are some cons that stand out.
Grand Prix
Heather B., 06/02/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Grand Prix has been taken into the shop a couple of times due to what felt like the transmission slipping, but they said they couldn't find anything wrong.. It still has the same problem after they reset the computer. But they did fix a recall that was on the car. I like the style of the car and it does have power.
I feel like a Giant in this thing
Dr. Rob Rice, 03/11/2008
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
All-in-all, I love this car. Handles well, all the gadgets you can ask for and it's beautiful. However, I'm not a giant (just 6'1") yet I either have to slouch or lean my head. XM radio should be moved to front or all the way in the back - it's covered with sunroof down which makes for poor XM reception especially when traveling S. Both interior and exterior are stylish. People are definately jealous when they get in. Heated seats are awesome. I hate winter.
Pretty Nice Car
adamb, 04/23/2006
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is overall a great car. I get tons of looks while driving this car up and down the streets of my city. I think that these seats are really comfortable, almost on the level of my ma's lexus. This car corners like a dream. Taking 25mph corners at 60 is fun and a breeze. (yeah im only 20 so this is something i do on occasion:)) The engine is great. Beat a newer mustang off the line last week, im sure he was happy about that. I think that the build quality could be better. lots of rattles. Also, have had it in the shop all last week for a problem with it not running right sometimes in the morning. Im not sure what this is, but they said the computer was out of date in it.
Uncompromising Sport and Utility to Boot
dpdevil16, 02/01/2006
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car's looks and amazing versatility make this a vehicle that should stand out, especially for a sports sedan. What other vehicle in its class can boast being able to store a 10-foot 2x4, PVC tubing, or a Kayak inside the vehicle with all doors closed? The suspension meets a fine balance between sportiness and confort, while the acceleration is enough to arouse a the Indy racer in all of us. The Grand Prix is certainly a far cry from the midsized coups of yore and is a great utility vehicle and road cruiser. I am happier with my purchase every day that I drive it. I've yet to find a dislike.
numerous problems
Paul, 06/15/2009
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
bought this car new, now has 76K. Have replaced front hub, needing 2nd rear wheel speed sensor, and heads-up display is out. This car has left me stranded on the road 3 times with electrical or fuel problems that they cannot find, always in hot weather, stop and go, driving. Acts like something going thermal. Left me sitting in Nashville for a weekend the first time. Now the front end is falling apart. It will probably be gone soon! This is my 3rd. new GM and by far the highest cost to maintain. Have a '90 Baretta with 240K that has needed less!
Very Good Quality Car
ballbreaker910, 05/31/2013
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car to replace a car that was on its last leg. After reading reviews from a website like this I decided to purchase one. It was a well made decision. This car is very reliable. I lived 2 miles from work and found out the hard way how bad the car was on gas, especially with local driving. However on the highway I was able to get about 25 mpg. Things I noticed before trading it in was it began to burn oil. The indicator advised me of low oil well before the 3000 mile recommended oil change and I used synthetic blend. Overall. It was a great car.
Fun Car!!!!
Robyn, 10/11/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my first Pontiac purchase after owning Ford vehicles for several years. Overall, I love the car. It's sporty looks and fun handling makes it a real treat to own. The only complaint that I have about this car is in the extremely low front-end which has a tendency to smack or scrape the ground on almost any little bump. In addition, I've experienced suspension problems (CV Joint and Struts) in the one year timespan i've owned this vehicle. Aside from that, I must say that I do love the car. I'm a new Pontiac fan!!!
Huge Fun to Drive
Naples, FL, 07/23/2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
0-60 in under 6 sec, pretty impressive for a 4 door grocery getter. The engine makes beautiful music, unmistakable V8 growl from the tailpipes. Very responsive handling while not completely sacrificing a comfortable ride-the engineers found a good balance. Pontiac is marketing more stuff to the enthusiast lately, they can be proud of this one.