Gt or GTP???

[Niagara GTP]

Hey,

I'm going to buy a 99 -2002 GT or GTP.I really like the idea of a Supercharger but considering I'm looking at a 9 to 11 year old car that has anywhere from 180,000 to 280,000km's on it, should I avoid the GTP and related cost's and repair issue's??? I don't care about the extra cost of premium gas.I just don't want to buy a lemon as most of them come uncertified.I've heard some people love them with limited problem's ,while other's curse them with problem after problem.
Anyone have any advice???
Thank's

[01gpgt01]

either or, There both pretty reliable, and both share the same issues

[ZR1Vette09]

Go with the gtp. You'll thank yourself. Or if you want to, you can buy a GT and if you decide down the road you'd like a little more, you can top swap it.

http://www.grandprixforums.net/top-s...info-7763.html

[Niagara GTP]

Thank's,should I avoid the one's that the owner's have admitted they mostly use regular gas in their GTP?

[blueguy]

Very much so...possible knock from years of regular gas use could have damaged things internally that they might not know about.

[SeanGTP]

Also, look into getting one that was driven casually, and well maintained. You don't want one some beats on daily.

[Niagara GTP]

Ya, that's what I thought.Trouble ,not too many people admit how often they beat on their car's and as most of the one's I can find are high miler's.I guess the best I can do is go for the one's that say "mostly highway"....

[blueguy]

Pretty much...just make sure before you buy it there isn't an excess of sludge built up around the lower intake/fuel injectors under the engine cover...that means there is a pretty good chance the LIM gaskets are shot and coolant is leaking in the motor...no bueno.

[Niagara GTP]

Very Helpful! Would I have to remove the engine cover to see or feel the sludge?

[Niagara GTP]

Any other specific indicator's or red flag's to look for with a GTP?

[SeanGTP]

Check the fluids.

[JarenSTi]

hello

[Niagara GTP]

Hey 02gpgt88 ,any thought's thought's on what to look out for when buying a 9 to 11 year old high miler GTP?

[JarenSTi]

well every car is going to have problems when it gets old. my gt is a 2002 and ive had a few problems since 09 but id go with the gt

[Niagara GTP]

Thank's for all the suggestion's everyone!

[mystic231]

I'd look for a 2000 GTP, since it was the last year for automatic air in the best body style.