1999 Pontiac Grand Prix User Reviews

Supercharged....nuff Said — The performance speaks for itself in the word supercharged. With 240 horsepower and a performance shift option, this car SCREAMS down the road. The transmission is the 4T65e and ive never had a problem with it. The braking is good but pontiac needs to figure out the brake dust issue (on all pontiacs not just mine). The handling is great. The build quality is great. I built it and so far (knock on wood) nothing major has happened to the car. The exterior is very aggressive. My car has the factory 40th anniversary Ram Air hood on it. The interior is amazing. All leather with power and heated drivers seat, floor shift, heads up display, and a great stereo. The stereo is completely factory with 8 speaker Bose system with a factory amp in the trunk. The cost of ownership isnt that bad. Its getting about 26.4 mpg with the supercharger belt off. Yes the belt is off. My dad said not a chance. Plus I get to run Regular gas in my car. Maintenance is easy and affordable as well. Fun? Um yeah this car is a blast.

Fun To Drive — This car is fun to drive. You really notice the kick when you punch the accelerator. Car handles the corners good as well. The confort inside is good but it does make a few rattles and squeaks. The supercharger is fairly loud as well. Sound system is great and can really pump the bass. Recent problems with it have been the engine oil gasket ($800), throttle control, ($205 including towing 1.5 miles) and the coolant sensor (getting fixed on Wednesday). At 116,000 miles I would expect probably all but the oil gasket. That was a design flaw in GMs design.

Good Beginner Car For A Kid. — I grew up in a GM family, this is the fourth Grand Prix we've had since 1963. I have always loved them- they have always been good cars. On this one- I bought this for my daughter's 16th birthday. She learned how to drive in a Trans Am, and with my previous experience with GP's, I knew this would be a good choice for her. Ours is a two door, has plenty of room in the front and rear, has a big trunk- for the junk...lol I think it's a good choice for a new driver. It's big enough so they wouldn't get too hurt in an accident, it has enough power to get out of the way, it handles and brakes good- really hasn't been any problems, other than what is going on now. Would I buy another one? yes.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pontiac, I Bought Many Machines From You And I'm Missing New Wide Tracks. — I purchased this Grand Prix GTP in April 1999 and I am pleased to say that it still occupies a space in my garage and is driven 3 or 4 times per week. It is very dependable. The performance has always been outstanding,on one occasion I took it to an NHRA dragway and it turned two 15.0's and a final run of 14.97 sec. In no way do I claim these times to be the quickest by a GTP but considering the factory gear ratio and weight of these cars, it is impressive. The car was and is totally showroom stock. The first set of brakes lasted for 81,000 miles and I have about 40,000 on the second set. Outstanding!! The handling is good but definitely not in a category with a WS6 equipped Trans Am. At 28,000 miles, I experienced a problem with the wiring harness and the warranty replaced it at no cost to me. The transmission still shifts positively even under full throttle. The supercharger has always had a slight whine until it reaches a normal running temperature, but I enjoy hearing it talk :-) The car has no rattles but has developed minor squeaks but even they are not bothersome at this point. The interior styling is good but I wish the dashboard had a bit more pizazz. The cloth seats are indestructable and look nearly new. Exterior wise the car looks great and has no rust or dents. It is a looker, great design Pontiac. MPG in town driving, 21 and highway 28+. Oil, filter and any lubrication has taken place every 2500 miles. Keep it clean and Mean!! This car is fun to drive and comfortable on long hauls.

Primary Use: Family transportation

1999 Gtp Sedan — Where to get started? Well... It's pretty quick... not a supercar, but it does what i want it to do... The build quality isnt the best in the world, but it doesnt necassarily break down every second. In my oppinion its pretty good looking and its going to look even better after paint this week. All in all its just a great car. Fun to drive, Looks good, pretty quick, good gas milage. You cant go wrong.