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#21 of 4431 Quick Advice by mattchalmers May 23, 2000 (2:24 pm)
Both seem to be overpriced based on the current market value of each. The GP is priced at the top end of the market value, which I think very few people are receiving for the car. The Regal seems even more overpriced. Both are solid cars. I owned a 98 GP GT and enjoyed it quite a bit. I shopped the Regal, but liked the GP styling more. I think that the only advice I would give is; don't install an after-market sun roof, even with the warranty they are almost always a headache, get the prices down on either vehicle, ask for a warranty report from the dealer on both, and get the extended warranty (certified used).
#22 of 4431 Regal or GP by sedanman May 24, 2000 (5:26 pm)
You know, you never get "younger" you only get "older". In light of that pearl of wisdom, I've dropped the 98 Regal from consideration. It makes me feel old when I'm in it. It's now down to negotiating a better price from the dealer for the GT. Thanks for the thoughts mattchalmers.
#23 of 4431 long drive by ruski May 27, 2000 (5:23 am)
I just drove my 98 GTP from Yonkers, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL. It only had 12.5K miles after 2.5 years, the lease is over soon, so I figured I should drive it and have some fun instead of having it transported (I moved to FL). I drove with my wife, the car was loaded with a few bags and boxes of our stuff. I did not get tired at all and felt like I could drive much longer. I attribute it to the car's comfort. The seats felt very comfortable and did not cause any back pain at all on such a long trip. Auto climate worked great. Car was very stable at 80+ mph and still accelerated strongly from those speeds if needed. I observed some buffetting in cross winds or in large trucks' wakes, but not bad at all. I did not hear any squeaks or rattles. HUD and steering wheel mounted radio controls are great on a long trip like this.
#24 of 4431 Wow by sedanman May 29, 2000 (3:26 am)
As an outsider looking in I thought it was kindof funny how excited you GP owners are about your car(s). I mean, it's only a car, a means of basic transportation. But boy has my viewpoint changed! I picked up that 98 GT Sedan this past Friday and I couldn't believe how GREAT it feels to drive. Every nice remark I've read from the 550+ postings is true. The look, the feel of the car, the acceleration (WOW), the comfort. I am crazy about this vehicle, and I never thought I'd be so excited about a car. If anyone is reading this forum to gain insight on a GP purchase (the way I was 2 weeks ago) rest assured the car is as wonderful as the postings make it sound. Good luck to all you GP shoppers out there, I got mine!
#25 of 4431 my long trip by ruski May 29, 2000 (4:30 am)
Forgot to mention that during my drive to Florida, the fuel consumption went as high as 27.1mpg, indicated by the Driver Information Center. Toward the end of the trip, it went down to 26.5mpg.
#26 of 4431 Update to GP by carrjar May 29, 2000 (5:40 pm)
Does any one know if the GP will be updated (not a complete redesign) for 2001? I imagine a complete redesign is still a few years off.
#27 of 4431 Pontiac or not to Pontiac by grimreaper_4u May 30, 2000 (9:45 am)
I need a little advice... I currently own a 96 Grand Am GT sedan. It has just over 43k miles. It has never left me stranded but, I have had some issues with build quality and over all design. For example - carpet wore out before 30k miles (replaced under warranty) alternater went out (replaced under warranty) and a celenoid in the tranny went out (replaced under warrenty). The delaership (Anderson Pontiac) has been hit and miss sometimes they have been great....other times I have promised myself never to go back. But, I must say it was the most bang for the buck at the time and I do enjoy the vehicle for the most part. I just finished going to the SLP Engineering website and found the GTX. It is a performance package added to the Grand Prix. It has the same Ram air kit and hood ad the Firehawk Trans am (+10hp), a new cat back exhaust system (+10hp) modified suspension, new wheels and some minor body work. I am smitten. I will look for a test drive but,I am very worried about the same issues I had with the Grand Am. Although all the problems it has had so far have been under warranty, I worry everytime I hear a strange noise and the poor build quality is starting to catchup (rattles and creaks). Have owners of newer Pontiacs noticed any improvments in build quality/design? Or should I save for an A6 2.7t or a BMW 328?
#28 of 4431 grimreaper 4u by ech227 May 30, 2000 (1:30 pm)
I had the exact feelings before trading my '94 Grand Am in for a '98 Grand Prix. My '94 had miles as well. Anyhow, I never had any mechanical problems with my Grand Am - just squeaks and rattles that started to try me crazy. Ever since GM started advertised how much more solid and structurally rigid their cars were I purchased the '98 Grand Prix in hopes of losing the squeaks and rattles. Unfortunately for the car I have, they still exist - only on rougher roads, but it is still very annoying. Since you mentioned Anderson Pontiac I'm assuming you're in Crown Point (of course there could be more than one Anderson Pontiac). Let me tell you, try driving it on 93rd between Main St and Broadway and you'll here the squeaks and rattles. Otherwise, I love the looks and the performance of the car. I have 29K on the car already. I just wish Pontiac could really build a "tight" car.
#29 of 4431 correction by grimreaper_4u May 31, 2000 (12:43 am)
Actually, I bought the car from Anderson, I get it serviced at Walker pontiac in Bowie.
#30 of 4431 Minor Issue by kormylka May 31, 2000 (8:06 pm)
My mom has a '97 Grand Prix, and she has a problem with the headlight cover falling off. She noticed one day that it was missing. The dealer replaced at n/c because it was under warranty. Today, she was at the dealer having the oil changed, and another woman with a '98 had the same problem. This is the third time it had happened to her. And the dealer wanted to charge her $150 to replace it because the warranty had expired. Anyone else have that problem.

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