black35intrigue Posted July 3, 2004 Report Posted July 3, 2004 Hi, guys, I'm looking at possibly purchasing a 97 Pontiac GTP. This car has a little body damage, (it needs a rt. rear door and a rear fascia.) Also this car has a running problem. I'm not sure whether it's a head gasket or what yet until I can get it home and check it out, but it loses a cylinder under boost, with no boost it runs ok. It has around 100,000 miles on it. They only want $3,600 for it is this car worth it?? Thanks, Matt Quote
Euro Posted July 3, 2004 Report Posted July 3, 2004 im not sure, if it just had the body damage, then yeah id go for it, but with a possible blown head gasket, or whatever problem its got, might be careful! Quote
Intimidatorz34 Posted July 3, 2004 Report Posted July 3, 2004 97 have some first productinon issues. You may want to look for a 98 with smiliar mileage and without any damage. Although 99+ had better throttle bodies. Quote
scorpion_x9 Posted July 3, 2004 Report Posted July 3, 2004 97 have some first productinon issues. You may want to look for a 98 with smiliar mileage and without any damage. Although 99+ had better throttle bodies. And with the 99s you can get them in two door models. Anything after, according to the dealers, are only four doors. Quote
EurosportZ34 Posted July 3, 2004 Report Posted July 3, 2004 I wouldn't buy it...it sounds too crappy in my book. Look for a newer one with less damage! 8) Quote
mfewtrail Posted July 3, 2004 Report Posted July 3, 2004 97 have some first productinon issues. You may want to look for a 98 with smiliar mileage and without any damage. Although 99+ had better throttle bodies. And with the 99s you can get them in two door models. Anything after, according to the dealers, are only four doors. 97-02 offered in either 2 or 4 door models. 03 = Sedans only. Here's a site that shows some of the year-to-year changes. http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2315 Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted July 3, 2004 Report Posted July 3, 2004 I wouldn't buy it. I've read too much bad stuff about the 97s including bad electrical stuff. If its smacked up and not even running right I wouldn't touch it... Quote
Dannymik Posted July 3, 2004 Report Posted July 3, 2004 I agree to stay away from the '97 models, I'm looking at '99/'00 Gtp's which is in my price range. I only advantage of the '97s is the insurance isn't out of control. Quote
White93z34 Posted July 3, 2004 Report Posted July 3, 2004 97's aren't all that bad my friend bill has one aside of replaceing the ignition control module, and a few other things its been good so far, i'd ha ve to see the extent of the body damage to decide though Quote
digitaloutsider Posted July 3, 2004 Report Posted July 3, 2004 I wouldn't get a '97 for two reasons: Electrical problems out the ass Automatic Traction Control Other than that, I have a friend wanting to sell me a PERFECT running one with mods for $3,000.. $3,500 for a gimp GP is a joke. Quote
sl3196 Posted July 3, 2004 Report Posted July 3, 2004 Way too much for that one. My sister in law bought a 97 gtp with hail damage for $3000. The only thing I dont like is the auto traction control. I got stuck in the snow in her car and couldn't get out because of that. With the shape that gtp is in offer them $1000-$1500 at the most. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.