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**mcg_999** · 03-02-2008

Hey,
How's it going.
I'm going to be picking up my '04 GTP Comp-G (67K mi.) this Friday.
I think I found a real cream puff. What should I look for?
I am really looking forward to it. (don't ask what I'm driving now

)
I have done a little research online and I think I'll be very happy.
Any tips or suggestions for a noob?
Thanks for the site!

mcg_999

**David99GTP** · 03-02-2008

Nice car, you'll be happy with it. GPs are pretty reliable. I have a 99 GTP with 110K and no complaints.

**SyntheticShield** · 03-02-2008

Welcome to the community. The mileage on the GP is right in line with average per year, so that is good. They are very reliable vehicles. Take care of it and it will take care of you. If you are getting this from a dealership, I would make dang sure the tranny has been serviced on a regular basis if they have the records or at least make them flush the tranny and change the filter before you take it.

If its from a person, see if they have the maintenance records for it and go over them well and make sure its been serviced routinely. Do a carfax check on it. I dont look at or buy a used car without it. In fact, I believe I may still have a subscription from my recent used vehicle purchases if you would like me to run one for you, but I'll need the VIN from it.

The big thing I would look for is leaks. Look around the intake manifold for any coolant leaks. Look around the throttle body as well for any coolant leaks or evidence of any. Get under the car too and look for any leaks, oil leaks, etc. Look at the CV axles and see if the boots are in good shape. If they have torn you will see grease slung all inside the wheels and if the inner one has torn you will likely see grease as far up as on the hood liner.

Let us know how it goes and get some pictures posted up if you can.