Grand Prix GXP

**chiller2484** · 12-03-2009, 09:34 AM

Anyone know much about them? I'm thinking about getting one.

**cammed goat** · 12-03-2009, 09:36 AM

LS-4 V8. 305HP. Nice cars. But ya can't rotate the tires as the front wheels are wider than the rear. But that is minor. I was looking at them online before I got my GTO.

**Hi-Po** · 12-03-2009, 09:38 AM

Very nice daily driver. I have a 2006 Grand Prix SE. Fully loaded and love it for a DD. You can probably pick up a used GXP for cheap thes days.

**chiller2484** · 12-03-2009, 09:39 AM

yeah i read something about that. i'm sure i could get different rims to make the all the same size?

how reliable is the ls4? if i didn't require a 4dr car, i'd jump all over a gto or t/a. i wish the g8's weren't out of my price range. i've seen gp gxp's on autotrader in my area for ~$15k with under 50k miles

**cammed goat** · 12-03-2009, 09:42 AM

I haven't heard any negatives about the LS4. Torque monster I have heard. Sound bad@$$ with a catback.

**third_shift|studios** · 12-03-2009, 09:48 AM

they did the GP name a great thing by giving the last run a V8!!!! The noses look funny though, b/c the grills are so small compared to the more recent Pontiac facias

**cammed goat** · 12-03-2009, 09:54 AM

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**cammed goat** · 12-03-2009, 10:01 AM

Listen for the spool:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKxZWZZa_QE&feature=related[/ame]

**Johny Utah** · 12-03-2009, 10:11 AM

I text drove two 05 GXP's I really liked them. They Handel really good and had good acceleration. I should have bought one of them. Wish I had now.

**chiller2484** · 12-04-2009, 06:14 AM

does anyone know if there is any difference between the 07 and 08 model gxp? if there is, i can't figure it out.

**Smkn_TA** · 12-04-2009, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by chiller2484

does anyone know if there is any difference between the 07 and 08 model gxp? if there is, i can't figure it out.

There was a "special edition" option in 2007. 2008 lineup received new color options to. FUN!

**SHines-IT** · 12-04-2009, 08:21 AM

The Impala SS is pretty cheap, I recently saw one $10,000. Front bumper neede to be repainted. 07, I think, 50,000 miles.

**cammed goat** · 12-04-2009, 09:10 AM

Looks like the Impy and GXP are both coming down on price. Just looked on eBay. Not too shabby.

**chiller2484** · 12-04-2009, 09:49 AM

My dad had a newer Impala for a couple of years, but just traded for an SRX. I didn't really like the Impala for some reason.

Plus, the GP has a V8, so that's a plus. I miss having torque!! (coming from a Dakota R/T with 345 ft/lbs, lol)

My guess is the price of the GP's are coming down due to Pontiac being shut down.

**cammed goat** · 12-04-2009, 09:52 AM

The Impy SS comes with the LS4 as well.

**chiller2484** · 12-04-2009, 09:53 AM

Hmm...that's something I did not know.

**cammed goat** · 12-04-2009, 09:59 AM

I think 06 was the first year with the LS4 for the Impy and GXP. I could be wrong.

**SHines-IT** · 12-04-2009, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

I think 06 was the first year with the LS4 for the Impy and GXP. I could be wrong.

Yep, total crap though, would not pay over $15,000. I say it's worth that or under, because it's still fairly new and it's a sporty sedan... But I hated the 07 Impala SS we had, we had it for 10 months before we just had to get rid of it... Parents bought it in 08 with 10,000 miles for $18,500 out the door.

**chiller2484** · 12-04-2009, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by SHines-IT

Yep, total crap though, would not pay over $15,000. I say it's worth that or under, because it's still fairly new and it's a sporty sedan... But I hated the 07 Impala SS we had, we had it for 10 months before we just had to get rid of it... Parents bought it in 08 with 10,000 miles for $18,500 out the door.

what was wrong with the ss? Did the engine give you problems? or was it just the style of the vehicle itself?

**SHines-IT** · 12-04-2009, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by chiller2484

what was wrong with the ss? Did the engine give you problems? or was it just the style of the vehicle itself?

I think MSRP was $28,000. Over all the car just felt cheaper then dirt, all over. Also, that's allot of tourqe going to the front wheels and allot of wheight... But it's pretty damn solid at 130 MPh