1997 Pontiac Grand Prix consumer reviews

I bought one of these cars new in 97!!!It turned out to be a lemon!!The paint began to blister on the teal paint!!It developed a rattle in the rear!They never found the problem!!It was mechanically fine but lots of cosmetic problems!I traded it after 5000 miles and bought a 97 Monte Carlo which was a super car!!Thanks for listening!!

I previously owned a 97 Grand Prix GTP. I absolutely loved the features it came with. It had a sun roof and heads up display, heated seats, and the information display center. It was all very convenient and I would highly recommend a Grand Prix GTP to anyone looking for a sporty, comfortable, and reliable vehicle!

I've had my GTP now for 22 yrs, currently needs harmonic balance, this car has the ooomph of a little rocket! I love the hud, especially at night! Has 197,000+ mi. EXCELLENT gas milage, the reviews here are wacky, because there is a read on the dash that tells you your mpg, I get 37mpg on flat hwy using cruise control, and in winter with the idling to warm up and clear windows, it can drop to 14 in the city, but Michigan gets a ton of cold and snow. The sun roof open can drag the milage to 29, but the fun of driving with the windows and sun roof open has no compare!!.. it usually reads between 23 and 32mpg. As for dependability, the Delco battery lasted until 2010, and each new battery is crap. The only time it didn't start was a dead 2yr old interstate. Repairs were the head gaskets, a front rack,wiper motor, one super charge rebuild at 154K, and the usual up keep on break pads and tires, last tune up was in '08. wires plugs, coil pk. VERY dependable, so comfy to drive with the heated seats and adjustable lumbar support, tilt wheel and not kidding-Best car ever!. now, is there a way to make rust disappear? The little black boogie buggy only comes out in summer now, and my daily is a '02 Envoy. I'll never let this GTP go. Not For Sale!

This car runs like new , new tires and brakes , body in good condition . Great second car , engine in good condition , very reliable !

Wonderful vehicle. Very reliable, in the two years that I have owned it it has gained 30k miles for a total of 158k. The car has tons of power with an economic v6. I have the gt version of the vehicle but you can gain even more power if you find a gtp. The cars have a few issues; leaks, key getting stuck, transmission getting stuck in gear, etc. but they are all easily fixed and once taken care of never act up again. I trust my car 100% and would happily take it anywhere. I commute about 56 miles per day to work with both highway and city driving and average 23mpg. I highly recommend this as a first car given it's cheap value and good reliability. It also has a modern look so you don't stand out in a parking lot for driving something old. With the right options you get modern features including a heads-up display, sunroof, dual climate control, etc.

Best auto I've ever owned, except for electrical system. All window and door controls replaced twice. 247,000 miles.

Yes there is an oil leak, Yes the paint is chipping, but the interior is still in perfect condition and still has that Pontiac kick to it. I bought my car new right off the dealers lot in November '96. I have never had a problem with the transmission. The car is fun to drive and has that wide body handling that has the feeling to make you feel more in-control of the car. Though soon I am going to be looking for a new car ( because of problems that are starting with it, and how gm has discontinued most parts for my model year), it is still a great car and it is by far the best car I have ever owned.

Happy to share that my 1997 Grand Prix, at 173K miles still runs! NOW, we did have a transmission replace at 75K - That was worth it for an another 100K of driving! Typical issues otherwise. Amazed as I have never had a GM car last this long!

bought my GT two door from a car lot with 170K miles on it and was a bit scared. I figured it would last a year or so. fast forward 3 years and 40,000 miles later and she is still running like new. I drive my car from Chicago to Omaha Nebraska every month. it is 450 miles and 6.5 hours doing 75-80 mph all the way. I get around 32mpg on the highway and 27mpg in town. I have Never fixed anything except new motor and tranny mounts. I change the oil every 5,000 miles and new antifreeze every spring. she has Never stalled, not started or left me on the side of the road. I may keep this car forever and use it as a parts car for another one if she ever dies. or I might fix her up and drive it another 20 years until she becomes an antique and then use her in shows. I would buy another grand prix GT two door in a heartbeat. Great cars !!!

When I looked at this car here in Muskogee it had the dash on the floor and they were going to replace the shifter cable. Should not have been setting on the lot for sale until it was at least ready to test drive!