Pontiac GTP people inside.

[Firefighter Z]

I'm looking at some GTP's but I don't know what to look for as in problems etc.

If I'm correct the 97-98 had the 3.1L in them? I dont know.

All the help will be great.:thumbsup

Thanks

[Flight_740]

97 + GTP's had the S/C 3800

Gt's had the N/A 3800

SE's either the 3800 or 3100


Watch for intake gasket problems.

[Firefighter Z]

Thanks for the info... I've seen people that were selling there GTP say they had a 3.1 in it.??

[Lash]

'96 GTP's had the 3.1 IIRC
The older body style...like this..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-PONTIAC-GRAND-PRIX-SE_W0QQitemZ320032071896QQihZ011QQcategoryZ6422QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[nitrous]

There are no GTPs with 3.1Ls from the factory. The Pre-Gen 96s had the 3.4L.

Common problems include fuel pump resistor going out, valve cover gaskets leaking, lower intake gaskets, and various bulbs going out on the dash (mostly steering wheel controls).

Nothing too major ever goes wrong with these cars.

[1quickgtp]

also if you keep them stock or mod then right there very reliable :)

[Daytonapacecar959]

Like everyone said if you're looking at 97-98's the GTP's didn't come with the 3.1.
If you're planning on doing any mods. go to www.zzperformance.com DO NOT go to intense.

[Lash]

intense.

You spelled it wrong. Isnt it supposed to start with an 'SH'...then I think an 'I'.......then 'TENSE'?


:shades

[Cryptic]

dont even consider getting a 3.1 or a 3.4...


Your looking for a L67 / 3.8L Supercharged

[1quickgtp]

or a GT and turbo it :)

[Firefighter Z]

Ya I want the 3.8L SC, modding would be to a minimal, you know the basic stuff. This was my 2nd choice if I didnt get the Camaro Z28 but now I want a DD and something safer for the baby now since I started a new job.

Anyone know a where I can get a GTP for a good price with decent miles?

I join Club GP but it seems like they pick and choose members there cause I didnt get a confrimation e-mail yet.

[Yamahachick02]

Another grand prix club is http://www.wicgp.com. Some people say that the 97 have problems. Don't know if it is because of the new body style or what.

[Daytonapacecar959]

You spelled it wrong. Isnt it supposed to start with an 'SH'...then I think an 'I'.......then 'TENSE'?


:shades
Oops,sorry.:chair: :devil

[Firefighter Z]

^^^^
WOW thats a pretty quick family car...
I bet ya you would get home before the ice cream melts. LOL!

[theavenger333]

go with the 99+ imo, 97s are a nono overall, 98s are okay, but the 99s and above had nicer toys. Clubgp is a waste of time imo.

freds is a coupe anyway...

[Cryptic]

Anyone know a where I can get a GTP for a good price with decent miles?

I've been pondering getting a new ride... ;)

I need a truck more than I need a car. Now that I work only 4 miles from my house I give a rats ass about gas milage

[Neal Steffek]

99 was the best year they made them, then 2000. 01, 02, and 03 sucked because GM cut corners and made them cheeper (took parts out of them).

97 and 98 they were working the kinks out. So 99 and 00 were the best years to have.

[97z2801ss]

gonna sell the gtx andy?

[Neal Steffek]

gonna sell the gtx andy?


NOOOOOO!!!!


Wait till spring so I can buy it.

[BadAzzGTA89]

Another grand prix club is http://www.wicgp.com. Some people say that the 97 have problems. Don't know if it is because of the new body style or what.
I agree in 97-98 they worked the bugs out but my 01 GS seems fine so far:thumbsup