To Grand Prix or not to Grand Prix???

[northwest]

So im new here and have been kicking around the idea of getting a Grand Prix... I have had my eye on two, a 2005 and a 2006 GXP... So i need it broke down to me like a 5 year old, so whats the scoop? i have done some reading around online but didn't see much. Years ago my buddy had a 98 GTP and we did some mods to it, cam, head work, home brew CAI, S/C pulley (i think it was a 2.1, maybe... was the smallest we could go on the S/C), SLP headers, ect. So im wondering if im wasting my time, BTW its going to be for the wife to run around in...

Thanks for your help,
Richard

[twiztid]

So your question is whether or not you should by a Grand Prix, to a forum full of people that drive them? I have a feeling they will support the idea of buying a Grand Prix.

[ericspecullaas]

^^^^ yep we love them

[DirtDog]

I love my GXP. How many miles is on it? And when u get it u should add a tranny cooler and shift kit. Just basic must have mods

[Below Average Joe]

Buy a Regal GS.

[DirtDog]

Buy a car

[91parkave]

So im new here and have been kicking around the idea of getting a Grand Prix... I have had my eye on two, a 2005 and a 2006 GXP... So i need it broke down to me like a 5 year old, so whats the scoop? i have done some reading around online but didn't see much. Years ago my buddy had a 98 GTP and we did some mods to it, cam, head work, home brew CAI, S/C pulley (i think it was a 2.1, maybe... was the smallest we could go on the S/C), SLP headers, ect. So im wondering if im wasting my time, BTW its going to be for the wife to run around in...

Thanks for your help,
Richard

If you're going to get one get the 06 not the 05.

[northwest]

i want one, i'll get one... i was wondering what one should i get? the 05 has 77,xxx miles on it and the 06 has 88,xxx. whats the benefits of have the GXP over the GTP? im not up on my grand prix's... so im looking for some insight

[DirtDog]

The awesome sound of a v8. That's it
O and the awesome interior and seats and all

[Below Average Joe]

and more trans issues

[DirtDog]

and more trans issues

OK that's not a benefit

[Below Average Joe]

as long as a shift kit and a cooler were installed he'd be good

[DirtDog]

When buying a grand Prix this is my lust of things I think are required mods

Tranny cooler
Shift kit
Catch can
And if money allows a tune

Check out my my ride thread for how to

[northwest]

When buying a grand Prix this is my lust of things I think are required mods

Tranny cooler
Shift kit
Catch can
And if money allows a tune

Check out my my ride thread for how to

where and what are the best parts i should get for these mods?

[DirtDog]

Tranny cooler from local auto parts store for 40 bucks and install u could do. Not hard
Shift kit from tripleedgeperformance
Catch can 14 bucks and install free and easy
Tunes aren't cheap. The good ones range from 150-300.

I Boughy tuning software myself and am learning to tune

[northwest]

Tranny cooler from local auto parts store for 40 bucks and install u could do. Not hard
Shift kit from tripleedgeperformance
Catch can 14 bucks and install free and easy
Tunes aren't cheap. The good ones range from 150-300.

I Boughy tuning software myself and am learning to tune

that seems to be the $$ on tunes... thats about what i paid on my jeep. the GXP's i was looking at range in price from 8,9xx (05)to 11,xxx(06)

[northwest]

whats the major issues i should be looking for when i go and really look at one of these GXP's?

[REDCRAPGP]

Main thing is to watch the trans temp and make sure it shifts smooth. Passed that is just like any other Grand Prix obviously check for rust etc.

[DirtDog]

that seems to be the $$ on tunes... thats about what i paid on my jeep. the GXP's i was looking at range in price from 8,9xx (05)to 11,xxx(06)

Price is about right

[ericspecullaas]

I Boughy tuning software myself and am learning to tune

so you going to tune a fish as well? get it tuna fish lol