Thread: 200,000 mile club

New here. I've got a 1998 Gran Prix GT(red) with about 235,000 miles on it. Just curious if there are any more people like me out there, or if there is a forum specific to high mileage cars. I'm not a techy car guy, just someone who enjoys his car.

wow, that's a ton. i just went over 130,000 like 2 weeks ago in my '99. any major problems or rebuilds or anything like that?

Originally Posted by Poil336

wow, that's a ton. i just went over 130,000 like 2 weeks ago in my '99. any major problems or rebuilds or anything like that?

I've had the AC compressor replaced at about 200,000. Also new struts at about the same time. Oil Changes every 3000 miles. The front end has been a nagging problem for the last 50,000 miles or so. Keep having to take it in for rattles when I go over bumps. I think it's the control arms or some other supports that keep going bad. Sorry, not sure what they are called. I'm not a mechanic or a guy who knows much about cars.

Originally Posted by klm48116

I've had the AC compressor replaced at about 200,000. Also new struts at about the same time. Oil Changes every 3000 miles. The front end has been a nagging problem for the last 50,000 miles or so. Keep having to take it in for rattles when I go over bumps. I think it's the control arms or some other supports that keep going bad. Sorry, not sure what they are called. I'm not a mechanic or a guy who knows much about cars.

it's whatever. you'll find any information you'll ever need here. just as with a lot of gm cars, keep the body and chassis in good shape and the motor will never die. the 3800's about bulletproff

That's what my mechanic says. The engine will go forever. The body is in great shape. Never been in an accident. The only issue I have with the body is unerneath the cas cap the paint is peeling. Caused by those last few drops of gas in the hose dripping on it. I try to be careful, but it's kinda too late now.

My wife and I are "competing" for the 200k mark on the '93 GP B4U I drive and her Suburban. The next oil change on both will be over the 200,000 mile mark. GP has the 3.1 and her Burban has a small block.

98 GTP with 241,000 miles. Original engine and trans. The trans acquired the shudder on take off but i can't complain.

welcome.....218k here, original trans and leaky engine, but its quick! new motor in process.