Thread: Hello from SW Ohio!

Hello folks. First time Grand Prix owner here, found my 2006 GXP essentially by accident and didn't even know this model was ever made. Found a listing on an auto site when looking to trade in my F-150 truck for basically any 4 door car. It was an 06 Grand Prix GXP that was in my price range and mile acceptance. I didn't look up the GXP info before checking it out. When I got in and started it up something just sounded a little different, opened the hood and realized what I had found. Started the google binge and just had to buy it.

Always been a Ford/Mustang guy, but wow is this thing sweet to cruise in. Looking forward to learning and contributing what I can! Here's a crappy cell pick of the new to me ride.

I actually remove the entire trunk carpeting to check for any rust, and checked underneath looking at the shock towers and under body checking for rust. I saw absolutely none, looks almost brand new. Wonder if this one came from down south before getting to the dealer up here.

I'll definitely take it in for a full work up and trans service. What kind of shift kit and cooler would be good for this model? Any specific ones that are well known to work best?