Keep oppo GTP

"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa) 07/16/2017 at 01:32 • Filed to: None

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Aww yiss

Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 07/16/2017 at 02:13

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One of the prettiest FWD bodies out there. Pontiacs always had good shapes but the cladding always muddied the look. The GTP is a perfect example of how much sharper the design is without the excess.

Land_Yacht_225 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 07/16/2017 at 09:06

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Keep Oppo GXP as well.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 07/16/2017 at 09:17

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The only down side to these is they don’t always age gracefully:

http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/pontiac/grand_prix/1997/page-10/#r64470  

http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/pontiac/grand_prix/1997/page-11/#r59472  

Even with the positive “best car I ever owned” reviews, you can see that there are common issues with the HVAC blower motor, fuel pump and some of the gaskets:

http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/pontiac/grand_prix/1998/longest/page-2/  

This is the type of car that can be good to own if you’re willing to do your own homework, some of your own wrenching and not skimp on preventative maintenance. They don’t stand up as well to neglect as something like a Corolla or Camry would.

Nobi > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 07/16/2017 at 10:14

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Much like every car, it all matters if it’s been abused. The only major thing these cars are known for are intake gaskets and transmissions. I had a 2001 GTP (admittedly, they have better fuel pumps than non-GTP versions) and put almost 100k on it. I replaced the lower intake gasket and transmission, and nothing else that wasn’t a non-maintenance item. It had great power, had exceptional fuel economy and was one of the most comfortable long distance cruisers I’ve ever driven. 7/10, would own again.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Land_Yacht_225 07/16/2017 at 11:31

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That particular body style of Bonneville is easily one of the best looking modern Pontiacs.

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 07/16/2017 at 11:52

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Counterpoint: Keep Oppo GT O.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > jdrgoat - Ponticrack? 07/16/2017 at 11:55

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Ew. No.

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 07/16/2017 at 12:10

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Aw, now the kangaroos that built it have a sadface. Are you happy for what you’ve done?

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > jdrgoat - Ponticrack? 07/16/2017 at 12:48

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Yes.

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 07/16/2017 at 13:00

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Dru > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 07/16/2017 at 21:21

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Dru > Land_Yacht_225 07/16/2017 at 21:22

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Is that the one with the LS4?

acarr260 > Dru 07/17/2017 at 10:34

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The Bonnie GXP came with a Northstar under the hood. 4.6 liters of goodness.