The GTP/GXP have an upgraded version of the 4T65E transmission-the “4T65E-HD.” It’s still worth checking for trans issues like any used performance car prior to buying, and an upgraded rebuilt trans will offer a lot more insurance and longevity.
I just bought an 06’ impala ss, which is basically the Grand Prix gxp’s Chevy cousin, a few weeks ago on impulse because I had always wanted one and I have to say it’s an awesome car. Really sucks that gm discontinued the ss trim and that Pontiac went out of business. These cars are so under-appreciated but people who know what they are love them. Like you said, the only major issue with these cars are the transmission. Gm “beefed it up” with a heavy duty differential but all the internals are the same. Fortunately the previous owner of mine had the transmission rebuilt. Fortunately for me I knew most of the quirks with these cars, including the transmission. My ultimate end goal for my car is the car tuning turbo kit and a triple edge performance transmission.
So is it good on manual but only thing u would have to do is change out the trans? Lmk if I’m thinkin correct lol bc I love Pontiac for the transam’s , the gto, g6 & this gxp
I love these cars! I have a 2004 and it started as my parents car in 04 and they gave me the option to keep it or get a new car and I could not give it up I love em. I plan on getting mine turbod since its already supercharged, and getting new mufflers to increase the sound.
130k miles. Still looks new, still runs like new. Used a little oil when new doesn't use any more. All the bells and whistles including the "heads up display"which is something all cars should have. Can't rotate tires as the front two are a tad bigger than the rear giving better stability and "get up and go" which that vet L4 does so well. I love this car.
Keith Mcmanaway the gxp is def a muscle car I had a 07 impala SS she made 300hp to the wheels n she was quick it was front wheel drive the gxp is rear wheel making 303hp she’s a muscle car bra
liberty bell the one in the video is a 7th generation, so it is front wheel, i was referring to the gxp model as a whole the 4th gen was the last of the rear wheel platform the 4th, 5th, and 6th gen were muscle cars. IMO, all gens are muscle cars for this platform
Man I wish Pontiac was still around building excitement! We would have some cool different options instead of what GM offers today. Nice video and very cool GXP!
Yeee bring em back as the performance brand. It could totally work today, people want cool cars, as well as fast reliable ones. Fricking love my pontiac g8, even tho I bought it pretty high mileage, but I'm glad I got it instead of the jeep liberty I was highly considering when I went to that dealership
I got super lucky and bought an ‘08 GXP back in October and it only had 64k miles on it. I fell in love with her after one day and I plan to keep it til the day I die lol
I know that 6th Gen grand prix comes with a 4t60e or a 4t65e or a 4t65e-hd. And I recognize the their oil pans because I've owned many GM car on the past. But one time I bought a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix SE that for some reason it was and worked different. I beat a few Mustangs with this car. It was fast and quick... I called him Shark... People asked me what I did to this car... Besides the K&N air filter nothing I said. So one day I looked at the oil pan and that was not the 4t60 oil pan. I didn't put too much importance at this. Until I went to the auto parts store and buy a transmission filter, gasket and B&M ATF. Gaskets was different. I had a 4t80e on this car... Proudly made on Texas sticker on the driver side door.
its the pressure control solinoid that fails then causes clutch slip. Just replace the $26.00 valve and saves the transmission. Extra coolers help as long as its proffessional and lines dont leak
I have the base Grand Prix, but this makes me want the GXP... The only issue I've had is quick rusting under the car. The resonator popped open making me sound like a ricer for a bit.
My coworker found an 08 GXP with only $67K miles on it, never driven in the winter at a great price. I'm going to look at it tomorrow. He's got an 04-06 GTO in pristine condition with lots of performance mods, so he was pretty excited to find it. I wanted something with more power than my crummy 06 Jetta but still kind of needed the practicality of a FWD or AWD drivetrain. I think this GXP is going to check all those boxes. Maybe I'll get to drive it home tomorrow.
I like this video you nailed it kid I own five different vehicles and they all have the LS motor I'm going to name 3 of them 08 SS Impala which is the same car you have same everything 2000 trans WS6 04 GMC Denali the list goes on and on you know your stuff for you to be a young man keep up the good work 120 & 👆🏾
I was just given one of these last week, gonna pick it up next week. My 1st thought was to do minor maintenance and then sell it but after watching a few videos, I'm now thinking about keeping it.
Love your videos man. I got my '06 GXP last summer with 60k miles on it, one owner, and a clean title for 7k. I had an '04 before that and just loved the bodies. The one thing to keep in mind with the DOD delete is that the motor wasn't designed to always run on all eight cylinders. Sure, it solves the oil issues with software, but half the motor if you don't swap internals will experience excessive wear it wasn't engineered to handle. It's just my .02, but you may want to look into the entire mechanical delete accompanied with the tune so you don't experience issues down the road. Plus, it gives you an excuse to do a cam swap lol. Better to do it once right than twice with potential harm to your motor. Source: Family friend who retired from GM in early 2010 that scolded me for an hour after I told him I was just going to do the delete with only the tune.
In planning on buying this car with the commitment that I'll replace the transmission. It's worth it for the asking price. Great video. Thanks for this info.
its a 4t65eHD transmission, it has pressure solinoid failures which cause clutchs to slip ultimatly causing failure. Point being when pressure control solinoid goes bad change it for $26 bucks vs a $2800 rebuild
Common problems 1) Transmission failure 2) Throttle sensor(s) issues 3) Alternator is hard to replace 4) Commonly leaks oil and the oil pan 5) Burns oil like nobodies bussniess
I have had several gt 3.8 my 2004 gp gt has 407089 on the clock it’s my daily driver super reliable modded exhaust get 35 mpg imperial 🇨🇦on 401 402 at . To keep these cars trouble free change you trans fluid couple times per year easily by suction out the trans dip stick tube and a warm trans super easy 4-5 quarts out 4-5 back in dex 6 also add a big cooler and remove rad transmission cooling lines .Here in Canada you can get a hand operated fluid transfer pump for $9.95 to 25.00 .Don’t drive like a fool, stop when changing from reverse to drive . So to recap clean fluid full of the additives and keep transmission cool don’t do stupid crap . Just purchased a 2006 gxp 5.3 with blown transmission cheap rebuilding now putting best parts in rebuild and modification and mild shift kit and cooler . If you want to go racing budget for rebuild and from reputable company built for that abuse and cooler and change fluid .Next problem rust drill 1/2 inch holes in pillars doors and under side unibody boxed sections pull of lower rocker ground affects inspect rockers .If the rockers are bad replace them and weld on new ones making sure to paint inside before installing ,after welding prep and painting spray with oil by drilling 1/2=holes in rockers . If the rocker only have a few holes either patch and weld them or grind of all the rust and Fiberglass all the holes and thin areas prep paint once dry shoot thin oil into your rockers do this regularly you rocker will last as long as you coat entire rocker plug all 1/2 inch holes with plugs available at auto store cheap don’t forget to do the unibody rails from front wheels to under the driver seat . You need a respirator for oil mist don’t do with out one ,paper ones useless , I spray oil chain bar ,cooking oil ,no detergent motor oil and diesel or mineral spirits mix wth a siphon feed paint gun ,or electric paint sprayer and even a hand held sprayer from dollar store or small pump up garden sprayer . Caution and Danger don’t get oil on exhaust or manifold or mufflers huge fire hazard ,if you do wipe it off completely. To avoid injuring you health or death use goggles an approved oil mist rated fitted respirator ,also drive carbon old tarp or cardboard and clean up all oil also aware the old rags paper towels can spontaneously combust is put in the trash plastic bags or garbage wetting them with water completely help but be carefully. Use common sense ,these car if kept in good condition will go up in value over the next few years in my opinion have fun also they are very cheap to repair unlike European and off shore media hyped cars which used will drain your bank account . A 6. Liter gto would be nice also or a cts 6 liter love older gm cars let hater hate keeps price low lololol
PS yes the LS 5.3 is way faster than a RT or Volkswagens and most Audis now it's time to get some real horsepower kid order yourself a camshaft & a torque converter you will gain another 100 horsepower depending how you set everything up far as injectors and other I love your video you know exactly what you talkin about 👍🏾
I bought a 2005 GXP in 2010 with 50k miles and on the third day having it the trans went completely out leaving me stranded the dealer had car towed back to store and gave me a loaner and put a brand new rebuild trans in it, my friend had a SS Monte Carlo 2006 with the same 5.3 engine and he had trans problems also!
The LS4 nation is a decent group. I like of people will help you out when you have a question. But, there are a lot more of those turds who bash other for what they've don't to their car, or will bash yo for asking a simple question.
That many miles in just 2 years?!! Holy shit lol. I have a mint 95 2 door cutlass that only has 96k on it. Only put 7k on in 2 years and I thought that was a lot lol.
got a 05 gp gxp with 169xxx and still running strong, just been replacing regular wear and tear stuff. had it since 2012 with 135xxx and plan on keeping until sometime next year.
Nice vid. Looking to buy one. I had a 2006 Impala ss and miss it. My Impala had tranny issues f course but I had it rebuilt and then I sold it. I regret it so much. But I’m determined to get another ls4 car eventually
Watched whole video 🙏🏻 gave me some closure and thinking about pulling trigger on a 05 gxp purple only 5k miles on it. Gonna try and negotiate a deal. They currently want 29k but previous owner bought it for 24k. Wish me luck 👍🏻
Iv had my 06 Grand Prix Gxp since brand new. Got it August 05... love the car. Handles great and fast... I now have heads cam intake headers exhaust... unfortunately I’m in trans number 4 at 128k lol long story.
I have one 06 black gxp 145k 2 yrs I had it & love it but it's a oil drinker and I definitely hate the DOD!! Previously had a 08 impala SS And I recently put on a trans cooler.
I see you have the starter rattle as well. As for the car I love mine, quick, not bad on gas, mine does go through oil as you said but that's a minor issue to me. I have a black 08.
I have a perfectly good 2004 Pontiac bonneville GXP with 132121 on the dash no problem it’s from Colorado an I have it in my possession in Sacramento Ca.
Also forgot to mention that wh et n the TP sensor goes out the computer completely renders the keyfob useless until it's fixed. And you don't completely get rid of DOD by tuning. Only a different cam will completely get rid of it, at least that's the way it is with the g8 gt's
G.M. must start building this car again. Much better than the 3.6 liter D.O.H.C. ( some commit suicide @ 40,000). We are Americans, we love smallblock Chevy, apple pie& Chevrolet. Just call it the new super Buick.
I like to go racing, meets here in Chicago , i feel I can manage to drive calmly to not stress the transmission, but I'm the type of person that if you pull up next to me I assume you wanna race.. I just really want this car , but don't want to run with bad luck and get one and right away after have problems ... 20mpg ??? I have a Ford Taurus Ses Deluxe and only gives me 7mpg
not sure if you check here or not ..have a 2008 Pontiac grand prix gxp as well..boutht with 37,000 miles in 2010..has just over 80,000 now. Have a fuel pressure sensor issue ...help!!! is this an easy fix? don't wanna have to get rid of .love my car! seems gonna be expensive to fix😢 might have to sit. just wondering came across your video. Beautiful car !!
Picking up my 06 gpx Wednesday! I’m stoked man. Gotta drive it 5 hours back home, can’t wait. Trying to plan out the mods already, could you link me to the head lights & tail lights you have?
Clean for a Minnesota car I live in Minnesota and almost every car with the same age has rust spots, even my Mercedes had bad rust spots cause the Minnesota winter. Props for keeping her so clean
Does size matter as far as rims when replacing struts ???? I have an o7(megatron) I just purchased a few days ago and already in love .. I was told it has a bullet proof rebuilt Tranny what ever that means lol so I’m piecing everything together piece by piece.. replacing all suspension first and foremost
im 14, i can take drivers ed in 3 1/2 months and then 6 months after that i get my permit then the day 1 year after that i get my license. i want to get a cheaper car for my 1st and this is one i saw a few months back and fell in LOVE with then a few weeks ago i started kinda thinking abt cars again and discovered the TC by maserati which is an absolutely SICK car but then i tried to find saabkyles video on this car which is the 1st one i saw on this car just rewatched the full 26 minute video of his on this car again and fell in love again anyways any advice for 1st time car buyer looking at this car that doesn't know that much abt cars
I don't know if you will still answer but I am getting a gxp blue/green crystal 2006 and the problem that it's having is that after it's warmed up the trans will not want to go alot of times but other times it will go for 8+ miles have you ever delt with that.
im 13, 14 in 3 months, ive never really been interested in cars but in the past month or so ive been so attracted in cars, ive been watching a ton of 1st car videos and cars under 5K and all that, this one attracts me for some reason, maybe because my dads first car was a Grand Prix. i know its not a newer car so itll have some stuff wrong, but i kinda want this as a first car, any other suggestions to look into?
with my GP its check engine light is caused by the secondary air injection system(system air flow/pressure sensor circuit bank 1 - P2430) and Evaporative Emission(Vent System Performance - P0446), other then that i really like mine, i just cant constantly use the remote start before i leave work in the cold, like id have to wipe the codes before i go in every day i work, thats really the only dislike i have which im fine with but would like to fix in the future, but if you know what could possibly fix these engine codes then please feel free to let me know
Hey man I'm thinking of buying the same grand prix as you also I'm from Minnesota I live 1 he from st cloud jw if you could tell me more! Sweet ride also
If you don't mind me asking, do you know how much would an oil change cost for this car? I am considering buying one, but i just don't know how much it would cost to maintain this car.
I’m getting a V6 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix for $2000 with 129k miles, is that a good deal? Are V6s also oil guzzlers? Can the stock transmission handle the V6 engine? This will be my first car and I’m worried that it might be unreliable….
I have an 08 Grand Prix with the legendary 3.8 litter V6. I brought it in 2018 with 125k. I have 215k now with no issues . The transmission is built for the V6. The tranny struggles with the V8. Now...i top off with a half quart of oil in between oil changes. My fenders are starting to rust. I will have my guy put bondo on fenders this upcoming spring. Hopefully I can find another one from the south with no rust and low miles.
Ryan Lawson it looks like he just took it off and painted or wrapped it like the gas cap, if your saying it looks different from stock the gxp has a bigger wing
I have a 2005 Grand Prix base model. 228,000 miles. It runs fine besides this slight transmission issue I'm having if anyone can help me!!!! When I first drive around the car on the first startup of the day it shifts and runs fine then as it warms up it starts shifting weird like it revs a couple times and shifts. Then it goes into this weird mode where it shifts hard in every gear except first into second. Then when I turn the car off this mode goes away and goes back to normal. I'm about to change the transmission filter and see if that maybe fixes the issue. If it doesn't do you think it could be the transmission pressure control solenoid? Or something else? The car runs fine and I don't hear any weird noises in the engine or anything so something telling me it could just be a sensor
HELLO , DID YOU FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH YOUR CAR ? HOPE ITS ALL GOOD NOW. BUT MAYBE NOT SINCE ITA ON LY BEEN A MONTH. WHATS WRONG WITH THE TRANS ?
@@CashApp-HelpMeStayAlive yes I actually just did. So the check engine light finally came on for this issue, it said it had to go through a bunch of Cycles for it to go on. It was the code p0742 code torque converter clutch stuck open. So now I'm trying to figure out what needs to be fixed exactly to get rid of the code.
i got my afm/dod delete on my car and it messed up all my electronics big time, trunk opening up going down the road, trunk opening on its own, car alarm goes off when trying to start it. radio shutting off while going down the road. ive done a extreme amount of work to this car in the year ive had it but im almost done with it and just get something else and mines clean as hell lol i wanna do alot more to it but idk what to do
tnt201123 i figured it out and it was my key fab the whole time. i didnt know a shorted out key fab could cause all the issues i had 😂 but thank you. an also, have you ever figured out maybe if its possible to actually build the 4t65e tranny we have? i rebuilt mine back in july. would like to make a beast out of the car without rebuilding it every few months lol. ive been researching the hell out of the 4t65e
@@missouriskrewed9609 I wish! Lol. I've only went as far as the 4th gear hub. In my 99 the 4th gear splines spent off so I had to go in an replace it sensors an all. You've been further than me if you rebuilt the whole trans. But I heard you can titanium clutches. But I have heard no1 actually said they put them in. Maybe hardened pump shaft? Wat actually breaks wen yours go out? Oh yea the valve body has a tendency to go bad on the lower yrs. I have a 99 an a 05. No problems with the 05 but the 99 oh my to many but I've fixed a lot lol
The GTP/GXP have an upgraded version of the 4T65E transmission-the “4T65E-HD.” It’s still worth checking for trans issues like any used performance car prior to buying, and an upgraded rebuilt trans will offer a lot more insurance and longevity.
I just bought an 06’ impala ss, which is basically the Grand Prix gxp’s Chevy cousin, a few weeks ago on impulse because I had always wanted one and I have to say it’s an awesome car. Really sucks that gm discontinued the ss trim and that Pontiac went out of business. These cars are so under-appreciated but people who know what they are love them. Like you said, the only major issue with these cars are the transmission. Gm “beefed it up” with a heavy duty differential but all the internals are the same. Fortunately the previous owner of mine had the transmission rebuilt. Fortunately for me I knew most of the quirks with these cars, including the transmission. My ultimate end goal for my car is the car tuning turbo kit and a triple edge performance transmission.
Josh Fontaine what's an triple edge performance transmission?
So is it good on manual but only thing u would have to do is change out the trans?
Lmk if I’m thinkin correct lol bc I love Pontiac for the transam’s , the gto, g6 & this gxp
I Jus got a 07 impala SS love it
totally agree. it's all in how you take care of them. mine has 227000 miles and stills runs like new
Mine is 300,000 miles drove from Montana to Arizona and back like a champ going 85
Mine has 214,000, and drives like a brand new car.
Mines now at 258,000 miles now lol
I got a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix gxp and I love it.
I love these cars! I have a 2004 and it started as my parents car in 04 and they gave me the option to keep it or get a new car and I could not give it up I love em. I plan on getting mine turbod since its already supercharged, and getting new mufflers to increase the sound.
130k miles. Still looks new, still runs like new. Used a little oil when new doesn't use any more. All the bells and whistles including the "heads up display"which is something all cars should have. Can't rotate tires as the front two are a tad bigger than the rear giving better stability and "get up and go" which that vet L4 does so well. I love this car.
I’m actually looking to get one in a few months.. it’ll be my first muscle car.. I’m pretty excited.. and this was a great video..
These arnt muscle cars but ok...lmfao
Keith Mcmanaway the gxp is def a muscle car I had a 07 impala SS she made 300hp to the wheels n she was quick it was front wheel drive the gxp is rear wheel making 303hp she’s a muscle car bra
@@Iamcornholiooo this car is front wheel drive !
liberty bell the one in the video is a 7th generation, so it is front wheel, i was referring to the gxp model as a whole the 4th gen was the last of the rear wheel platform the 4th, 5th, and 6th gen were muscle cars. IMO, all gens are muscle cars for this platform
It's a sporty sedan.. the pontiac gto came out this year and that was there "muscle car" that year.
Man I wish Pontiac was still around building excitement! We would have some cool different options instead of what GM offers today. Nice video and very cool GXP!
Yeee bring em back as the performance brand. It could totally work today, people want cool cars, as well as fast reliable ones. Fricking love my pontiac g8, even tho I bought it pretty high mileage, but I'm glad I got it instead of the jeep liberty I was highly considering when I went to that dealership
I got super lucky and bought an ‘08 GXP back in October and it only had 64k miles on it. I fell in love with her after one day and I plan to keep it til the day I die lol
Quint Claiborne mine has 40k miles on it how can I make the car have more horse power and louder
same here, bought one in August with 57,000 miles with a beautiful red color.
mine is an 04 and has 250k miles
I know that 6th Gen grand prix comes with a 4t60e or a 4t65e or a 4t65e-hd.
And I recognize the their oil pans because I've owned many GM car on the past.
But one time I bought a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix SE that for some reason it was and worked different.
I beat a few Mustangs with this car.
It was fast and quick...
I called him Shark...
People asked me what I did to this car...
Besides the K&N air filter nothing I said.
So one day I looked at the oil pan and that was not the 4t60 oil pan.
I didn't put too much importance at this.
Until I went to the auto parts store and buy a transmission filter, gasket and B&M ATF.
Gaskets was different.
I had a 4t80e on this car...
Proudly made on Texas sticker on the driver side door.
I agree with it being quicker. I leave Charger R/T's in my 07 GXP and my 07 SS.
its the pressure control solinoid that fails then causes clutch slip. Just replace the $26.00 valve and saves the transmission. Extra coolers help as long as its proffessional and lines dont leak
I have the base Grand Prix, but this makes me want the GXP... The only issue I've had is quick rusting under the car. The resonator popped open making me sound like a ricer for a bit.
Ac went out on ours
My coworker found an 08 GXP with only $67K miles on it, never driven in the winter at a great price. I'm going to look at it tomorrow. He's got an 04-06 GTO in pristine condition with lots of performance mods, so he was pretty excited to find it. I wanted something with more power than my crummy 06 Jetta but still kind of needed the practicality of a FWD or AWD drivetrain. I think this GXP is going to check all those boxes. Maybe I'll get to drive it home tomorrow.
I like this video you nailed it kid I own five different vehicles and they all have the LS motor I'm going to name 3 of them 08 SS Impala which is the same car you have same everything 2000 trans WS6 04 GMC Denali the list goes on and on you know your stuff for you to be a young man keep up the good work
120 & 👆🏾
I was just given one of these last week, gonna pick it up next week. My 1st thought was to do minor maintenance and then sell it but after watching a few videos, I'm now thinking about keeping it.
This guy seems really cool if wins doesnt brag loses takes it in stride real man he is. Nice car
Monte Carlo owner just coming through to show cuzzo some love
Man you got a nice car, usually to me red and black are the stand out colors. You got a nice grey!
For better cornering you can always install thicker sway bars and maybe a strut tower brace
Love your videos man. I got my '06 GXP last summer with 60k miles on it, one owner, and a clean title for 7k. I had an '04 before that and just loved the bodies. The one thing to keep in mind with the DOD delete is that the motor wasn't designed to always run on all eight cylinders. Sure, it solves the oil issues with software, but half the motor if you don't swap internals will experience excessive wear it wasn't engineered to handle. It's just my .02, but you may want to look into the entire mechanical delete accompanied with the tune so you don't experience issues down the road. Plus, it gives you an excuse to do a cam swap lol. Better to do it once right than twice with potential harm to your motor.
Source: Family friend who retired from GM in early 2010 that scolded me for an hour after I told him I was just going to do the delete with only the tune.
This was really helpful, I love it!
In planning on buying this car with the commitment that I'll replace the transmission.
It's worth it for the asking price.
Great video. Thanks for this info.
Not sure why they didn't beef up the transmission. Also go huskies!
Because GM is all about pulling from the old parts bin to the max. And that's coming from a fan of these
How else would they charge you the Crazy Bill for trans repair ?
They can make them perfect but they want the repair money after the purchase money.
its a 4t65eHD transmission, it has pressure solinoid failures which cause clutchs to slip ultimatly causing failure. Point being when pressure control solinoid goes bad change it for $26 bucks vs a $2800 rebuild
@@derrickodyes1934 I gotta do fhe same to mine
@@derrickodyes1934 that and a shift kit then I should be good slipping. In first gear on hills
Common problems
1) Transmission failure
2) Throttle sensor(s) issues
3) Alternator is hard to replace
4) Commonly leaks oil and the oil pan
5) Burns oil like nobodies bussniess
Mine is leaking oil LOL, so I fill it up every so often, plus the DoD eating my oil up...
@@Soap_Bar lol same here
I have had several gt 3.8 my 2004 gp gt has 407089 on the clock it’s my daily driver super reliable modded exhaust get 35 mpg imperial 🇨🇦on 401 402 at . To keep these cars trouble free change you trans fluid couple times per year easily by suction out the trans dip stick tube and a warm trans super easy 4-5 quarts out 4-5 back in dex 6 also add a big cooler and remove rad transmission cooling lines .Here in Canada you can get a hand operated fluid transfer pump for $9.95 to 25.00 .Don’t drive like a fool, stop when changing from reverse to drive . So to recap clean fluid full of the additives and keep transmission cool don’t do stupid crap . Just purchased a 2006 gxp 5.3 with blown transmission cheap rebuilding now putting best parts in rebuild and modification and mild shift kit and cooler . If you want to go racing budget for rebuild and from reputable company built for that abuse and cooler and change fluid .Next problem rust drill 1/2 inch holes in pillars doors and under side unibody boxed sections pull of lower rocker ground affects inspect rockers .If the rockers are bad replace them and weld on new ones making sure to paint inside before installing ,after welding prep and painting spray with oil by drilling 1/2=holes in rockers . If the rocker only have a few holes either patch and weld them or grind of all the rust and Fiberglass all the holes and thin areas prep paint once dry shoot thin oil into your rockers do this regularly you rocker will last as long as you coat entire rocker plug all 1/2 inch holes with plugs available at auto store cheap don’t forget to do the unibody rails from front wheels to under the driver seat . You need a respirator for oil mist don’t do with out one ,paper ones useless , I spray oil chain bar ,cooking oil ,no detergent motor oil and diesel or mineral spirits mix wth a siphon feed paint gun ,or electric paint sprayer and even a hand held sprayer from dollar store or small pump up garden sprayer . Caution and Danger don’t get oil on exhaust or manifold or mufflers huge fire hazard ,if you do wipe it off completely. To avoid injuring you health or death use goggles an approved oil mist rated fitted respirator ,also drive carbon old tarp or cardboard and clean up all oil also aware the old rags paper towels can spontaneously combust is put in the trash plastic bags or garbage wetting them with water completely help but be carefully. Use common sense ,these car if kept in good condition will go up in value over the next few years in my opinion have fun also they are very cheap to repair unlike European and off shore media hyped cars which used will drain your bank account . A 6. Liter gto would be nice also or a cts 6 liter love older gm cars let hater hate keeps price low lololol
PS yes the LS 5.3 is way faster than a RT or Volkswagens and most Audis now it's time to get some real horsepower kid order yourself a camshaft & a torque converter you will gain another 100 horsepower depending how you set everything up far as injectors and other I love your video you know exactly what you talkin about 👍🏾
Amazon Basics synthetic oil? Amsoil? Any thoughts
I bought a 2005 GXP in 2010 with 50k miles and on the third day having it the trans went completely out leaving me stranded the dealer had car towed back to store and gave me a loaner and put a brand new rebuild trans in it, my friend had a SS Monte Carlo 2006 with the same 5.3 engine and he had trans problems also!
Put a 4T80-E transmission in it. It’ll be way more reliable and able to take more power.
The LS4 nation is a decent group. I like of people will help you out when you have a question. But, there are a lot more of those turds who bash other for what they've don't to their car, or will bash yo for asking a simple question.
Picked mine up on the weekend and the led tails and exhaust tips on order for the muffler delete
That many miles in just 2 years?!! Holy shit lol.
I have a mint 95 2 door cutlass that only has 96k on it. Only put 7k on in 2 years and I thought that was a lot lol.
That's a nice color! I prefer the Sport Red Metallic (Dark Red)
I have that color
got a 05 gp gxp with 169xxx and still running strong, just been replacing regular wear and tear stuff. had it since 2012 with 135xxx and plan on keeping until sometime next year.
zbib43 aye nice! Imma hit 400k in the clock of mine
Nice vid. Looking to buy one. I had a 2006 Impala ss and miss it. My Impala had tranny issues f course but I had it rebuilt and then I sold it. I regret it so much. But I’m determined to get another ls4 car eventually
Watched whole video 🙏🏻 gave me some closure and thinking about pulling trigger on a 05 gxp purple only 5k miles on it. Gonna try and negotiate a deal. They currently want 29k but previous owner bought it for 24k. Wish me luck 👍🏻
How's the car?
Iv had my 06 Grand Prix Gxp since brand new. Got it August 05... love the car. Handles great and fast... I now have heads cam intake headers exhaust... unfortunately I’m in trans number 4 at 128k lol long story.
Chris Cooper never had problems with the motor ?
@@dearesslee you will never have problem with ls motor long as u got oil in it
Wow I'm sure you learned alot😮..
What type of chip did u get. I’m just trying to help out my GXP a lil I love the car just want it to be a lil sharper
Isiah Jones no chip just custom tuned
I have one 06 black gxp 145k 2 yrs I had it & love it but it's a oil drinker and I definitely hate the DOD!! Previously had a 08 impala SS And I recently put on a trans cooler.
I see you have the starter rattle as well. As for the car I love mine, quick, not bad on gas, mine does go through oil as you said but that's a minor issue to me. I have a black 08.
All those sensors going bad are common GM things that aren't really big issues
I have been trying to find a good condition GXP, but they are so hard to find..
Mr Vegan depending on how far you'll go, there's a couple in Ohio where I'm at... I'm buying one Friday
Just bought the gtp and gxp
Mines for sale! Where are you located
I have a perfectly good 2004 Pontiac bonneville GXP with 132121 on the dash no problem it’s from Colorado an I have it in my possession in Sacramento Ca.
Also forgot to mention that wh et n the TP sensor goes out the computer completely renders the keyfob useless until it's fixed. And you don't completely get rid of DOD by tuning. Only a different cam will completely get rid of it, at least that's the way it is with the g8 gt's
G.M. must start building this car again. Much better than the 3.6 liter D.O.H.C. ( some commit suicide @ 40,000).
We are Americans, we love smallblock Chevy, apple pie& Chevrolet. Just call it the new super Buick.
I’ll be truthful, these cars could have made great police cars, yours definitely looks like one for some reason
My dad had one when he was Sheriff, special ordered a police package impala with one.
I like to go racing, meets here in Chicago , i feel I can manage to drive calmly to not stress the transmission, but I'm the type of person that if you pull up next to me I assume you wanna race.. I just really want this car , but don't want to run with bad luck and get one and right away after have problems ... 20mpg ??? I have a Ford Taurus Ses Deluxe and only gives me 7mpg
not sure if you check here or not ..have a 2008 Pontiac grand prix gxp as well..boutht with 37,000 miles in 2010..has just over 80,000 now. Have a fuel pressure sensor issue ...help!!! is this an easy fix? don't wanna have to get rid of .love my car! seems gonna be expensive to fix😢 might have to sit. just wondering came across your video. Beautiful car !!
What do you think about a 06 for 3500 with 189000 miles
i have a 2008 gxp and love the car but the transmission is starting to act up at122000 miles.
Try a bottle of Lucus Trans slip fix
What’s the blue tube on the right side for?
Picking up my 06 gpx Wednesday! I’m stoked man. Gotta drive it 5 hours back home, can’t wait. Trying to plan out the mods already, could you link me to the head lights & tail lights you have?
Clean for a Minnesota car
I live in Minnesota and almost every car with the same age has rust spots, even my Mercedes had bad rust spots cause the Minnesota winter. Props for keeping her so clean
Thank you
Does size matter as far as rims when replacing struts ???? I have an o7(megatron) I just purchased a few days ago and already in love .. I was told it has a bullet proof rebuilt Tranny what ever that means lol so I’m piecing everything together piece by piece.. replacing all suspension first and foremost
im 14, i can take drivers ed in 3 1/2 months and then 6 months after that i get my permit then the day 1 year after that i get my license. i want to get a cheaper car for my 1st and this is one i saw a few months back and fell in LOVE with then a few weeks ago i started kinda thinking abt cars again and discovered the TC by maserati which is an absolutely SICK car but then i tried to find saabkyles video on this car which is the 1st one i saw on this car just rewatched the full 26 minute video of his on this car again and fell in love again anyways any advice for 1st time car buyer looking at this car that doesn't know that much abt cars
Do all latest generation Pontiac Grand Prix models have a sunroof?
Nope
@@jesseteeg7441 ok.. how to find one?
this was my first car and I love it
you are right about the trans but it is the hd those dont come in the base grand prix
I'm planning on getting a 2005 grand prix gxp fully equipped with everything
what do you consider high miles? like 100,00+?
I don't know if you will still answer but I am getting a gxp blue/green crystal 2006 and the problem that it's having is that after it's warmed up the trans will not want to go alot of times but other times it will go for 8+ miles have you ever delt with that.
Can you put a big spoiler on it or no, sorry I just got this car have no idea what I can do
I switched my bilstein struts all out with gabriel rides way better now
Where did you fine the front bumper?!!!!! I love it i havent been able to find a nice custom bumper for my 04 grand prix GTP
For a turbo wouldn’t you need a better transmission? And is the transmission good as long you don’t like treat it like it’s a hellcat😂
im 13, 14 in 3 months, ive never really been interested in cars but in the past month or so ive been so attracted in cars, ive been watching a ton of 1st car videos and cars under 5K and all that, this one attracts me for some reason, maybe because my dads first car was a Grand Prix. i know its not a newer car so itll have some stuff wrong, but i kinda want this as a first car, any other suggestions to look into?
with my GP its check engine light is caused by the secondary air injection system(system air flow/pressure sensor circuit bank 1 - P2430) and Evaporative Emission(Vent System Performance - P0446), other then that i really like mine, i just cant constantly use the remote start before i leave work in the cold, like id have to wipe the codes before i go in every day i work, thats really the only dislike i have which im fine with but would like to fix in the future, but if you know what could possibly fix these engine codes then please feel free to let me know
So I'm getting a 2008 with 207k runs fine dead battery for 600$$ good deal right?
What is the ideal trans temp? Thank you
How do u fix the service traction control, one cylinder isnt working, no code.
What should I do to get the smoke and putting sound to go away?
Thinking about getting a GXP. Is the gas mileage awful? I found an 08 with 109k miles for 7k, probably talk them down to 6-6.5k. good price?
If you care about gas mileage don't buy a v8 lol. Generally no v8 is good on gas.
@@coolmodee you'd be surprised. Actually ended up buying the GTP instead of the GXP
@@claytonmoore8472 Be surprised about what?
I just found 08 grand prix for 2500
107k miles
Hey man I'm thinking of buying the same grand prix as you also I'm from Minnesota I live 1 he from st cloud jw if you could tell me more! Sweet ride also
Im guessing the trans cooler on my Bonneville SSEi wasn't stock.
And what type of fuel are you using premium
You know any ideas for dashboard problems?
I'm looking at one rn and I stay in Minnesota and im not that far from st.cloud. could you walk me around yours sometime??
I going to have one it's a base model . Also an Impala wit some bam and 22s on them
Is There An Aftermarket Transmission Available?
you need to know the transmission is going to fail and then fail again
Most trans that have that faulty disclaimer have a factory recall, my g6 did and the cost was covered
If you don't mind me asking, do you know how much would an oil change cost for this car? I am considering buying one, but i just don't know how much it would cost to maintain this car.
Normal 30 bucks
I’m getting a V6 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix for $2000 with 129k miles, is that a good deal? Are V6s also oil guzzlers? Can the stock transmission handle the V6 engine? This will be my first car and I’m worried that it might be unreliable….
I have an 08 Grand Prix with the legendary 3.8 litter V6. I brought it in 2018 with 125k. I have 215k now with no issues . The transmission is built for the V6. The tranny struggles with the V8. Now...i top off with a half quart of oil in between oil changes. My fenders are starting to rust. I will have my guy put bondo on fenders this upcoming spring. Hopefully I can find another one from the south with no rust and low miles.
Are you think about selling
Where’d u get that trunk wing from? Or did u buy a new trunk? Kuz my gtp is chipping from clear coat
Ryan Lawson it looks like he just took it off and painted or wrapped it like the gas cap, if your saying it looks different from stock the gxp has a bigger wing
Yes hi are you today yes I have a 2006 grandprix gxp i love my car
What type of you use of your back tail?
Badass hood with scoops available too
Is it built for taller people sir because im 6ft and im looking to buy one
Dorian Torres it’ll be a little tricky getting in at times but once you’re in you’re fine
I got one and im 6'3 no issues getting in and out it roof kinda low but it has alot of leg room so u should be fine
I'm from Minnesota where you gonna get your tune
So a lot of things are going to need to be replaced and it came with a typical crappy GM 4 speed
Still have this car?
I have a 2005 Grand Prix base model. 228,000 miles. It runs fine besides this slight transmission issue I'm having if anyone can help me!!!! When I first drive around the car on the first startup of the day it shifts and runs fine then as it warms up it starts shifting weird like it revs a couple times and shifts. Then it goes into this weird mode where it shifts hard in every gear except first into second. Then when I turn the car off this mode goes away and goes back to normal. I'm about to change the transmission filter and see if that maybe fixes the issue. If it doesn't do you think it could be the transmission pressure control solenoid? Or something else? The car runs fine and I don't hear any weird noises in the engine or anything so something telling me it could just be a sensor
HELLO ,
DID YOU FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH YOUR CAR ?
HOPE ITS ALL GOOD NOW.
BUT MAYBE NOT SINCE ITA ON LY BEEN A MONTH.
WHATS WRONG WITH THE TRANS ?
@@CashApp-HelpMeStayAlive yes I actually just did. So the check engine light finally came on for this issue, it said it had to go through a bunch of Cycles for it to go on. It was the code p0742 code torque converter clutch stuck open. So now I'm trying to figure out what needs to be fixed exactly to get rid of the code.
What gas you put in it 91?
Nice car! Heck what type of headlights are those ??
Halo type aftermarket found online
And check for rust under the rear
Sounds great
Whats under the hood
Brooo i got one too im in Minnesota where you located at? 🤣 i need a friend
i got my afm/dod delete on my car and it messed up all my electronics big time, trunk opening up going down the road, trunk opening on its own, car alarm goes off when trying to start it. radio shutting off while going down the road. ive done a extreme amount of work to this car in the year ive had it but im almost done with it and just get something else and mines clean as hell lol i wanna do alot more to it but idk what to do
Chris hodo try checking the bcm. Those sound like those symptoms
tnt201123 i figured it out and it was my key fab the whole time. i didnt know a shorted out key fab could cause all the issues i had 😂 but thank you. an also, have you ever figured out maybe if its possible to actually build the 4t65e tranny we have? i rebuilt mine back in july. would like to make a beast out of the car without rebuilding it every few months lol. ive been researching the hell out of the 4t65e
@@missouriskrewed9609 I wish! Lol. I've only went as far as the 4th gear hub. In my 99 the 4th gear splines spent off so I had to go in an replace it sensors an all. You've been further than me if you rebuilt the whole trans. But I heard you can titanium clutches. But I have heard no1 actually said they put them in. Maybe hardened pump shaft? Wat actually breaks wen yours go out? Oh yea the valve body has a tendency to go bad on the lower yrs. I have a 99 an a 05. No problems with the 05 but the 99 oh my to many but I've fixed a lot lol
Slick car... I'm looking yo buy a low miles California car.. gxp.
where did you buy your headlights?
Spyder headlights
is there on amazon?