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Should You Buy a Pontiac Grand Prix GXP? (4K)
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I have a 2004 GTP. I just paid 2,000 bucks. 114,000 original miles. Nice car!!!
I'd love to hear where the car is now. How's it doing?
Had one took care of it and beat the shit Out if it. Ran great never a problem. Loved it. Miss it.
I bought one of these five years ago. I paid about $9,500 for it and then about $12,000 in repairs. It was in really bad shape, but the body and interior were both in excellent condition. It's now running extremely well and it's a car I hope will be with me for a very long time. I've had so much fun with it. It's speed and handling are a perfect balance and it just responds so well to what I want it to do.
I love my grand prix too!
Hate to sell it! Awesome top of the lime GXP trim!
I bought my '04 in '16. When the engine blew a couple of lifters at 218,000, decided to replace it with a remanufactured one, because one, used cars are expensive and didn't want a 380.00 per month payment for 4 to 5 years. The previous owner(s) didn't change the oil regularly as evidenced by large amount of sludge in the oil pan. Next year nearly every other component needed to be replaced. Now that that's all done, it runs like new. A remanufactured transmission is next. I hope it lasts until i can get the money saved for it. Love the Prix!
Pontiac grand prix the official car of "Up north"
I just bought a 2008 GXP today at Auction.. Carfax is clean w 90k miles..
Thanks for your insight and advise.. I am super excited 🏁
If you wanna get into modding. The 3800 is the PERFECT engine to practice on. Easy access to most parts. Decently cheap. Super fun car.
My suggestion, if you're looking to buy one of these, or the Impala/Monte Carlo/Lacrosse variants, seek one out that is completely stock w/ clean title. Comb through the CarFax and look for any transmission service.
If the car has 100,000 miles on it but the transmission was serviced every 30,000 miles - than it might be a good buy. You'd really want one where the transmission was completely replaced. That would be ideal. Definitely spring for the engine/drivetrain warranty. Look into getting a TransGo Shift Kit and transmission cooler to help prolong the life of the tranny.
Careful with custom tunes, because the stock tune comes with layers of torque management designed from factory to aid the transmission. With my Diablosport tune, I decided to leave the transmission completely stock and run a TransGo shift kit.
The biggest downside to these cars are the transmissions.
The other downside to these cars is that outside of a tune, exhaust, and CAI... performance mods are limited, expensive, and time consuming. Typically, results aren't worth the time/effort like they would be on other cars. With all the known mods, you could easily spend $5,000-$7,500 in parts and labor and net maybe... 100 more horsepower to the crank? That's after you spend $5,000 fortifying the transmission because it won't take much more power than stock levels. I haven't even mentioned the $5,000 Cartuning turbo kit yet either.
Yeah, unless you're an experienced mechanic/fabricator or have friends who are, it isn't really worth modding.
I appreciate you spending the time to leave some honest feedback regarding this vehicle platform. Not enough educated folks out there to keep this chat constructive and beneficial to the readers. I agree with most stuff you said! Two thumbs up for this comment 👍👍
a monkey can work on these engines .. it costs pennies to modify.. the only issue is the FWD layout.. And I'm going to guess you don't do your own work
Also i use Castrol transmax synthetic and a big as rv cooler in line with stock cooler
Bought one for 6k with 58,000 miles
stole it
I just purchased an 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP LS4 V8, blue/green paint (a great color that changes in different types of light), all stock no modifications, the light tan enterior (leather with suede), stock 18inch Alcoa wheels with the red brake pads, only 31,000miles. I've put on almost 700miles on it already. got it for a steal at just over $5,000. Clean title and in excellent like new condition. Love this vehicle. Just wish it had the Nav/entertainment system. mine has the 6 CD disc changer option.
Wow that is a steal with that many miles, awesome purchase! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine!
06-08 Impala SS, 06/07 Monte Carlo & 06-08 Buick Lacrosse Super have the same LS4 FWD motors.
But not the quickness of the GXP. Never had an impala ss or monte Carlo SS be close on the track.
Buicks have the northstar shit engine as well as the Bonneville gxp
I got an 08 gxp I love that car honestly I have to say one of the best cars I ever had she is fast as hell for being stock u got awesome taste in cars I would love to race another one lol never raced a gxp in my gxp
Yeah I would definitely recommend getting a Grand Prix Gxp, I have really enjoyed driving mine. Probably spent more in maintenance than I would have liked to but in the end it has been worth it. I have some other GXP videos you should check out for pros and cons also. Thanks for reaching out!
Don't forget the remote start will also run the a/c to cool it off in the summer.
Just bought a GXP, how do I know I can remote start, came with normal keys, like a house key, no remote, no keypad, no manual. Ty
I've went through the comments quite a way down, and I've still found nothing mentioned about the DOD issues with the LS4's in these. Now first and foremost, I'm in no way trying to tear these cars down because I do like them quite alot, it's just that it needs said that the trans issues aren't the only expensive issue these cars face because they have an active engine management system which shuts down 4 of the cylinders when cruising on the highway to save gas which was a good idea, but when these cars were made the system (known as DOD) was flawed and causes major lifter issues which ends up being an engine rebuild. And it's common. Now, it's preventable. If you find one of these cars with the LS4 (GXP, 06-08 Impala SS, 06-08 Monte Carlo SS) and there are no lifter issues yet, have a tune done on the computer and have the DOD system shut off if it hasn't been done already. You'll be thankful you did. My son has a 07 GXP that needs the engine rebuilt due to this.
Bought an 08 a few months ago....paid 6grand...had 124,000 miles in damn near mint condition (under carriage has all the silver paint yet!) Engine light is on (O2 sensor)....they only thing I've had to replace were brakes n rotors so far. I love the car!
Cuts through snow like butter.
Really weak stock transmissions, overall nice cars torque steering is a slight issue . Be prepared to probably put some money into it . Gxp have a fair amount of issues but a, really unique and ,cool car overall .
I have the gt. I absolutly love it. I couldn't agree more on a lot of your points, especially on all wheel drive. Even the V6 Grand Prix would be far more beast if it were.
My 2 big problems are the 4 speed transmission, and front wheel vs all wheel drive. Also it needs a whole f'n cooling system replacement as soon as you get it.
If you guys want all wheel drive, look at the rare Volvo S80 with the V-8. 300 hp and Yamaha built engine.
You're a great public speaker. Great car. Keep it up. ;)
I got an 08 black gxp. I like mine because it looks good and parts are cheap and its relatively easy to work on. Plus there aren't that many around which is another reason I got mine. I hate having the same thing as everyone else lol. Thinking about a g8 gt next but apparently those have even bigger issues with dod lifters going out.
Yeah I definitely like that it’s a unique car, I barely ever see GXPs on the road. Yea I have considered a G8 next, but I am going to stay away from RWD until I either have 2 cars or I move south
Is 4,400$ for a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix gxp with 130,000 miles a good deal?
J Boog Depends if it was taken care of and the transmission is not slipping that's a great deal. If not you'll be sinking thousands into it if it wasn't taken care of.
yes that's why I want another GXP it's unique and u don't see them specifically down my way .the previous one had I got it used and abused low mileage transmission had just been rebuilt but it had other issues.love these cars
Andrew's Car Reviews yes sir I've seen maybe 1 r 2 .I've always wondered why love these cars planning to get another one but mint condition low mileage.do you have an idea why they not around much sir?
First car I drove was a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP. First car I owned was a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP. I love the body style.
My dream car is the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP. Searching it up one day came across a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP for $2,000 with a "slipping" transmission and 150k on the odometer. Finally got the transmission rebuilt at 174k, replaced the whole rack bar system, got new tires and an alignment. Costed me around $4,000.
It has some body damage, looks like it was side swiped on the passenger side. Missing the rocker panel (unfortunately not the same as the other trims, good luck finding it) I have a buddy who owns an autobody shop and he's going to try to find one, pull the dents out the side and paint it fire purple metal flake.
Excellent commentary. Very well presented video. You prepared your thoughts and talking points. I leared more about the GXP even though I'm more of an economy leaning kind of person. I had an opportunity to buy a GXP but they tend to be 2 times the price. So I came across a poorly maintained 2004 Gtp which was manufactured on 07 2003 . Well optioned including side air bags ,magnasterring ,tap shift HUD etc. I got the dealer to do a option print out and I am assuming that it is a comp g due to the fact that it has a 3.29: 1 final drive ratio which apparently was a comp g only .But it doesn't matter to me since the supercharger is a nice touch although it will eventually wear out the engine quicker than a regular 3800. Still wish in a way that I could have found an 07 GTP to have the last model year of that setup. But im liking the GXP too except for the higher operating cost and scarcity of the 5 3 L -W body engine specific factory modifications .
I think that the GTO and the G8 are about the closeest things that mimic the muscle car aera of the mid 60's to mid 70's. But you are still a young man who is enjoying the fruits of your labour as Was I 30 years ago. And there is a similarly between your generation and mine . When I truned 20 and started on the road to a career ,BOOM there goes the economy!!Straight down the toilet!
And now with this covid hoaxarama ,it will be even worse and harder on the younger generation. So plan ahead and hope that you survive.
I have an 06 grand prix also I love how they are made but I want one sun roof and heads up display I really don't need all the performance mods because where I'm from you'll get caught quick but other than that I would like to upgrade certain features in mine as well and I love how you're car is modded
I was like what the heck it’s April and there is snow on the ground. Good grief crazy dude
Tell me about it bro smfh!
Heard the transmissions in these failed a lot because they cant handle the power from the 5.3L V8. I love the power and design of the 04 to 08 Grand Prix, the interior could have been done better, but its a damn nice sports sedan.
Anthony Evelyn that is true. My buddies gone thru 3 of them
I got my 2007 GXP back in 2010 for what was a steal at the time, $6300. Then the problems started. In the end I took it back to the dealer because of the transmission 4 times before it ran out of warranty. Thankfully, the last time I took it before the warranty went out was the last time I had transmission problems. I still have it today, but I always have that in the back of my mind that the tranny could go at any time.
@Izzy G You really shouldnt run into any issues with these. The problem was people were beating on them so much they had issues. The best thing to do is get a tranny cooler and always change the trans fluid every 30-40k. FWD pulls so hard and that LS4 has torque for days. Im looking at them now because i want something cheaper than a Camaro, GTO and CTS-V. Several for $5k in my area with 100k or less.
So true Anthony! The trans will go out around 75,000 - 85,000. Mine died on my way to Canada. Took really good care of the car too, GM should've built a stronger trans for the torque. BEWARE!!
@@MustangMan1 have the trans rebuilt with a shift kit & heavy duty internals.
yes love everything about the Gxp . bought one a year ago very powerful car but had a few issues .will be looking for another one but in Mint condition with low mileage
The only thing I hate bout this vehicle is the front wheel drive n the transmission when they made this version of the Grand Prix they shoulda made sure the transmission was built for it
The GXP Was 100 Times Better Looking Than The Impala SS I Had A Lot Of Chevrolet & Pontiac I Always Liked The Pontiac Better Because They Looked More Sportier & Aggressive
Good points
I need luxury sport if this car is smooth and nice interior im all in.
Tips for winter driving RWD: Weight in back.
Currently driving a G8 in the winter. So far it's not too bad, I mean it sucks but everyone was blowing it way out of proportion. It's my daily driver here in MI 🤷♂️ how ever I'm thinking of trading it in for a Grand Prix (my G8 has about 201k miles on it). Surprisingly it handles better than my Dad's nissan sentra
I'm South African and I can't get a GXP because left-hand drive cars cannot be imported anymore.
Ahh that’s rough man, sorry to hear that
And I don't know of any people that own an imported GXP. Maybe the GXP does not meet European emmission regulations?
What types of performance cars do people drive in South Africa?
Well, they drive hot hatches like Golf GTIs and stuff. We got a rebadged Holden Commodore here, a Chevy Lumina SS.
Yeah a would love to daily drive a Holden Commodore!
The Only Gripe I Have About The GXP Or Any W Body Is That It Is FWD But On The Plus Side Any LS4 V8 Car Sounds Awesome With The Right Exhaust
MAGNAFLOWS or BORLA are the best
I just got the NON GXP version the 6 cyl. 07 Grand Prix. I just got it because it was a cheap used car that wasn't beat to pieces yet.
About to be buying an 08 Grand Prix gxp, I’m excited! Right now I have an 06 Grand Prix base model.
I just bought the same car, has 150,000 miles on it and got it for $2300.
@@user-ui9ls5oi3d have u had any trnaismisoon problems?
@@gangstalifers-4312 well slightly when I shift it is a hard shift and you can feel it throughout the car.
Got mine for 5800 with 120k. These things suck oil down
Thinking about getting one of these cars, although it only has the V6 engine. The guy selling it prices the car at 5k and notes that it's negotiable.. Really in the fence about it
I have the 2004 gtp and just bought the 2008 gxp
K&N sells a cold air intake system for the gxp with a heatshield for a little over 300 dollars.
Yeah I think I saw that when I was shopping around for an intake but I have never wanted to pay the premium for K&N systems. I wouldn't mind having one but it seems to me that $300+ is just overkill for an air filtration system.
Andrew's Car Reviews True, not sure if I'd want to pay that price either. I bought just a cone short ram air filter for my base model 2008 grand prix and honestly all it did was make it louder and not any performance improvement. Probably cuz it was sucking in all that hot air with no shield.
Good video..' i have a '06 GXP black on black, If your looking to squeeze a few more ponys out of the LS4 , A actual cold air kit, and ZZP down pipe really wakes them up. The stock down pipe / cat is highly restrictive. :(
Thanks for the ideas!
I have an 08 Buick LaCrosse Super with basic hp tune did delete zzp downpipe flowmaster..... future mods trans rebuild bc coils TSP cam and either ls6/2 manifold....LS4💪🏾
Me tooooooo
I have a "07" GXP and for me the only drawback is the transmission. Had it completely rebuilt and no issues since but prior to the rebuild that transmission gave me fits. They also put the same transmission in my "07" Impala SS and had to get that rebuilt as well.
Yeah I paid a pretty penny on my 08 and had to order a remanufactured transmission 3 days later.
I was made aware of these problems and haven't had too many issues yet other than if not giving time between park and drive hitting the gas makes it jump. As maintainence and preventing this problem I changed the trans fluid and filter. Shifts a little nicer and at 155k right now.
8 grand is entry level LOL. the GXP grand prix is not a bad move, but im buying a nice GTP for $3k, you can hop those up fairly easily..... i think that's more entry level, the GXP would be a step up. i also have a 1996 camaro Z28 i have owned for 4-5 years now (i dont drive that in the winter). it's a fun car that has a v8..... the LT1 is probably similar in power to your GXP..... i bought that car for $3k..... i had the trans rebuilt last year, the engine is pretty stock but i had the 4L60E upgraded.... bands, spregs, sun shell, shift kit, and a 2,300 stall. i replaced of the bushings on the worn out suspensions and tightened it up. i also bought a used loudmouth SLP exhaust. everything was done on a budget i have kids at home. the trans was the most expensive part at $2k. im glad i fixed the car, its still fun.
btw if your going to drive that car year round, getting it oil treated is a MUST, you dont want a rust bucket..... its too nice of a car to just trash out.
Best bang for the buck vehicle.
Yeah I live in northern Michigan so I get man. The goddamn snow..
My parents have a mint '05 with only about 15k miles on it if anyone wants it. lol
How much
I live in blaine MN i just got a 1997 super charged forb$1500 nothing wrong at all. Just need struts
AWD kits for the Grand Prix???? 🧐
You could possibly use a built version of the Chevy montana AWD system... It would work with the 4T65-HD trans
Saw the title, too late, just bought one😁
No but you should get an 06-07 GT, with the supercharged 6, if you find a good one ... They're nearly as fast (not as fast .. but fast), and they break less.
My buddy just picked one up .. It is loaded and loud!
I have an 06 GT, my 3rd supercharged GP actually and I do like it but wish it was the GXP. Now, my 17 year old son just bought his 1st car, which happens to be a 2007 GXP and he paid $900 for it due to needing an engine rebuild due to the DOD issues with these LS4's. I'm still jealous as hell though.
The active fuel management is a turnoff of this car u definitely need a tune on this car when u get it unless u wanna burn oil that sucks I’m glad I got a gtp I’m sticking with my older ones all this technology sucks
I live in Minnesota lol, should meet up lol
Oil pan gasket replacement cost $800
If you don't mind me asking, how much did the custom exhaust cost? I love to have some sound if i get a Grand Prix GXP.
I have one im about to sell with magnaflow exhaust system, asking $8500
I paid $1400 for mines just has a salvage title but i can get around that 😎
Donelle Scott wow sounds like the one I had I paid 1500 had 110,000 miles titles was straight but it ran good but had issues didn't want to part with it .now I want another one but Mint condition
Got mine for 1,200 plus tax 1,334 lol
Love the GXP. But, can’t live with front wheel drive. Performance vehicles are made to take off with the rear tires spinning. Chevy SS, same. I’m shopping & hopefully I’ll find a runner.
If you're speaking of the actual Chevy "SS", not the Impala SS or Monte Carlo SS, it absolutely IS RWD. Technically it's a Holden Commodore under the Chevy badges, but still a 400+HP RWD sedan that few people know even exists. It took the place of the Pontiac G8 GT when GM ended the Pontiac brand and sold in very low numbers because of a lack of advertising by GM, along with styling that many see as bland due to the idea of the car blending in with the countless Malibu and Impala's running around to fool a potential victim into a race. I personally love the styling of the car, interior especially. Now, if I read your comment wrong or just misinterpreted what you were saying, I apologize man. It just looked as though you were saying the Chevy SS is FWD, and I had to correct that if so because it's one of my favorite cars on the road currently.
Thank you for getting back to me. No, you were correct. I got bad info. Always thought that the Chevy SS was front wheel drive. Also, burned my dreams wanting to purchase a not too expensive muscle car. When I saw the video on the G8. doesn’t really leave me too many choices trying to get all up-to-date Bluetooth electronics computerize muscle car, with rear wheel drive.
Sounds to me like you know your cars pretty good. GTO, G8, ChevySS, and this year Ford is supposedly coming out with a Mach1. And I love manual transmissions. right now I own a 2000 triple black convertible Ford GT(cash cow), if you know what I mean. Looking to get rid of it and get me something that I wouldn’t have to be spending so much trying to fix. Preferably real wheel drive a manual transmission
Add msd coil pack 0 and bigger coil wires.
I want one of these but the transmission is so disappointing
My transmission gve way about 3 weeks ago, it took $2,670 for a rebuild to be placed in it. I hve it bck, and I'm happy as hell to.
Transmission is: 4T65E-HD, plz locate a used one or do a rebuild...it's worth it.
Yo I’m in Minnesota too check mine out!
I’m already subbed to your channel bro!!! I gotchu 👌🏻
Andrew's Car Reviews oh sick 👌🏻
MinnesotaMade yes sir I'm familiar u have some awesome videos your definitely a GXP owner
Minnesota ayeee😎
Minnesota boys
A cruise really. I wouldn't waste my gas on that..Run 93 octane. Get headers. I can hear my exhaust inside the car with Windows up. Lol
Looking for my first car and I’m looking at one of these cars, price is $2,300 km 207,000 do you think I’m getting a good deal or should I pass?
Sounds like a good deal if the vehicle is in good shape mechanically
I got mine for the same price with 50k less miles on it, but I also have to pay to fix the fuel pump.
Are the transmission and engines good? And are they reliable? I also live in MN and looking to get this car for year round
Engine is great, trans is decent. Haven’t had too many issues yet! I drive it year round in MN
My trans went after 115k miles
Andrew's Car Reviews have you ever got stuck in the snow?
There have been some times where snow became a problem. I have all season tires and when the tread gets a little low it’s hard to get up hills and driveways with lots of snow on the ground. Like 6+ inches of snow is an issue for the Prix. Have never had snow tires so not sure if that makes a big difference.
@@ob3ron356 How many miles did it have when yout got it? How often was the fluid changed? Did you do many burn outs off the line? It is the same trans used in the prior gen GTP, but now sure how well it holds up with the extra torque and power of GXP.
I’m buying a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix gxp for 4,400 with 129,000 miles is that a good deal or? It’s going to be my first car
Yeah that sounds like a fair price for the miles as long as it’s in good shape! Should be a great first car, a lot better than my first car haha
Thanks for the feedback.
J Boog where you buying a gxp at? Can't find this car nowhere
J Boog did you get the Grand Prix
Not a good price..Mint it should be at 3500..
id stay away from the gxp....most of em were seriously abused, the trans can NOT handle the power and the Displacement on demand was worthless and problematic....the 3800 was a much more solid engine and i prefer blower whine to v8 rumble...maybe im biased since iv had an 05 gtp for 6 years lol dont buy any grand prix expecting it to be a race car without dumping in some money into it...beat on em and the trans WILL go
Thanks for your input, I was considering a GTP for a long time before I got my GXP. Yeah I wish they did a little more to beef up the trans for the v8 power because it really wasn’t made for this car. And yeah I tuned the DoD out because it was problematic.
8 grand!!! damn son they saw you coming. that's a 5k car down here in Fl . I can find a GTO for that price . AND you are financing it?! pheww
Crazy they are asking 15k for a GTO in michigan
Doesen't take much to add 100 + hp
Ur absolutely correct
Drop it by. I'd give $500. 700 if it's nice.
Ok dude, we wana hear about the car...
06 v6 120k miles $750😈
Hey dude I just picked up my GXP a couple weeks ago 2007 stealth grey 90k miles and it came with a diablo intune anyway you could help a brotha out?! Im lost on how to use it
I have never used the Intune device, mine is the trinity t1000. Not sure how much help I would be. What’s the issue you are having?
GXP…he’ll no. 06-07 GT yes.
Noooo! Do not you'll b disappointed.
Why? :3
novice hour over here ...
Weak transmission!
4t80 swap. Done.
@@009FireHawk 🤔 how much does that cost out the door?
@@emperor002002find a junkyard 4t80 with the mounts less than 5k
Any Car Is Better Than A Ugly Piece Of Shit Boring toyota
I just purchased an 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP LS4 V8, blue/green paint (a great color that changes in different types of light), all stock no modifications, the light tan enterior (leather with suede), stock 18inch Alcoa wheels with the red brake pads, only 31,000miles. I've put on almost 700miles on it already. got it for a steal at just over $5,000. Clean title and in excellent like new condition. Love this vehicle. Just wish it had the Nav/entertainment system. mine has the 6 CD disc changer option.
Hey I have an exact GXP with navigation and entertainment pkg I'm about to sell.
Contact me if you still interested
Dasammi64@hotmail.com