Kevinsluminaeuro Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 alrighty well im really looking into buying a gtp, i was looking around and i can get a 97 with 40k miles for like $5000 so im really looking into it, what kinda problems should i look for when buying one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 97's and 98's in particular, watch out for electrical problems. Those years, you'll have cheaper insurance with them, because it was just an option package, GTP was, rather than an actual trim level. I'm sure others will chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabz Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 97's with electrical problems suck ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinsluminaeuro Posted December 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 by electrical problems what do you mean specifically cuz this car has been garaged and only driven5,000 miles a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john99gtp Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 97s can also be major freaks. i know a few with 97s that ran stupid fast stock, but have not had any electircal problems...... 5k for 40k miles, go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimp19 Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 Go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 FWIW, I almost bought a '00 GTP with 60k miles for $7,000 before I bought my Bonneville. Unless that car is absolutely MINT, that's a horrible deal, especially for a '97. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabz Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 by electrical problems what do you mean specifically cuz this car has been garaged and only driven5,000 miles a year i think there was a whole post about this topic, GM may have even acknowledged the problems too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 FWIW, I almost bought a '00 GTP with 60k miles for $7,000 before I bought my Bonneville. Unless that car is absolutely MINT, that's a horrible deal, especially for a '97. I don't know what your talking about because my friend paid $4200 for a '97 with 96k on it. I thought he got a damn good deal. About the electrical problems, my friend's GTP has been nothing but flawless. The previous owner replaced something with the electrical system but I don't know what exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 I guess cars are just way cheaper here. I just couldn't pay that much for a '97. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 Hopefully this link works. http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.ur?kbb.MI;235791;MI099&48315;cpe+p&723;Pontiac;1997%20Grand%20Prix&9;PO;E1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 Around here, in Canadian currency even, it seems like a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinsluminaeuro Posted December 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 well even if it did get up to 5k it would still be a damn good deal in my eyes, i mean a 97 with only 44k. my moms cavalier is a 2002 and has 45k so i dont see where this car is expensive and as for electrical problems, ill just have to see how it goes if i get it. thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtk2 Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 FWIW, I almost bought a '00 GTP with 60k miles for $7,000 before I bought my Bonneville. Unless that car is absolutely MINT, that's a horrible deal, especially for a '97. I don't know what your talking about because my friend paid $4200 for a '97 with 96k on it. I thought he got a damn good deal. About the electrical problems, my friend's GTP has been nothing but flawless. The previous owner replaced something with the electrical system but I don't know what exactly. Well right now there is a guy on clubgp selling a '97 GTP with completely built bottom end, cam, headers, etc...., 3.29 gears, high stall convertor, built trans, etc... The car runs 13.1's on street tires and hes asking $7500 o.b.o. and is stressing that its very negotiable (so I'm guessing he'd take $6500 or maybe even a little less for it) and has had absolutely no bites on it. The engine has 10k on it, and the trans 5k, the body has 140k on it but it looks mint. Hes got some appearance mods done to it too. That seems like a good deal. $4200 for a '97 with 96k on it is about what they're worth. If I were gonna buy a '97 I wouldn't pay much over $3500 for it if it was stock. Its an 8 year old car. Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 I wouldn't pay that much for a '97.....then again I would get a Regal GS over a GTP if I could.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john99gtp Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 mmmmm, gs now if only it was easy to put a hud in a gs, id hop on that like white on rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtk2 Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 I'd rather have an Olds 88 LSS, but thats just me. Can anyone say SLEEPER? Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 I'd rather have an Olds 88 LSS, but thats just me. Can anyone say SLEEPER? Shawn holy crap.... me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shock: i thought i was the only one out of the L67 crowd to love the LSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtk2 Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 I'd rather have an Olds 88 LSS, but thats just me. Can anyone say SLEEPER? Shawn holy crap.... me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shock: i thought i was the only one out of the L67 crowd to love the LSS Nope. Its always been my favorite L67 car by far. Next on the list would be the Regal, then probably Park Avenue Ultra, Riviera, Bonneville, Impala, Monte Carlo, and the GP would be last just because everyone knows about them. I don't think I forgot any, but I probably did... SHawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 I'd rather have an Olds 88 LSS, but thats just me. Can anyone say SLEEPER? Shawn holy crap.... me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shock: i thought i was the only one out of the L67 crowd to love the LSS Nope. Its always been my favorite L67 car by far. Next on the list would be the Regal, then probably Park Avenue Ultra, Riviera, Bonneville, Impala, Monte Carlo, and the GP would be last just because everyone knows about them. I don't think I forgot any, but I probably did... SHawn Not all LSS' are Supercharged though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 yeah...the supercharged LSS's are kinda rare...too bad their heavy as a bonne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey b Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 bonnies only weigh maybe 50 lbs more than a W. They use a lot of lighter metal and fiberglass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 Its a little more then 50lbs: 2000 GTP Sedan: http://www.edmunds.com/used/2000/pontiac/grandprix/962/specs.html Curb Weight: 3414 lbs. 2000 Bonne SSEi: http://www.edmunds.com/used/2000/pontiac/bonneville/13756/specs.html Curb Weight: 3790 lbs. 376 lbs to be exact lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtk2 Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 Not all LSS' are Supercharged though. Yes, this I know. Thats another thing good about them, unless someone really knows LSS's well, they'll have no clue whether yours is a blown one or not. Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loccomoco Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 I payed $5500 for my '97 with 83K miles back in October of '04. I have most of the records from the previous owner (who beat the shit out of the car). Now I am paying for it, try to check the history of the car. Also, make sure to see if the P/S rack recall has been performed or not. If not, take it in to a REPUTABLE dealership. I've had the joy of my rack jaming up while turning left into my school parking lot after a local dealership "performed the recall repair procedure", no fun... Also, I've noticed a few things. Some transmissions are stronger than others, a buddy of mine is pulling 13.7 1/4 times on his stock tranny with 180K miles. A lot of guys on Club L67, I mean Club GP** has had they're tranny last a lot longer than the majority. I guess it also depends on your driving behavior. So be ready for anything. My Grand Prix has had its fair share of electrical crap go wrong, but nothing TOO major. You might just be better off getting a 99+ if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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