Need some advice

[GrandprixGT01]

Well I bought my 2003 GT in december and got it because it was a good deal. However before when I was looking around I really wanted a GTP but couldnt find any single one that I really wanted and looked decent so I bought my GT. It has all the options and is a great car but I always find myself browsing autotrader and kijiji looking for a GTP. I just cant help it lol. Anyways I am thinking I could sell my GT which I could get a fair price for and use that to buy a GTP. I was going to start doing some mods to my GT but thought do I really want to put a fair bit of money into it when I can already start ahead with a GTP. So what do you guys think should I sell the very reliable and problem free GT and take a chance on a GTP or stick with the car I have?

[Iceman6669]

If you want a GTP get a GTP....

[GrandprixGT01]

If you want a GTP get a GTP....

I know but my parents would never let me live it down if I bought a lemon and considering I have only had my car for 4 months.

[blakgtp]

if your gonna be doing mods anyways, than u might as well topswap the gt.

[GrandprixGT01]

if your gonna be doing mods anyways, than u might as well topswap the gt.

I have thought about it but there not the most reliable and I cant do the topswap myself. Also topswap= upgrades to tranny.

[blueguy]

I have thought about it but there not the most reliable and I cant do the topswap myself. Also topswap= upgrades to tranny.

Says who?

It's the same trasmission minus a weaker Differential and higher gearing.

[Iceman6669]

if your gonna be doing mods anyways, than u might as well topswap the gt.

Top swaps are a waste if your not going with at least a cam... Top swaps are great if you are going for BIG power... Just not really worth it IMHO

[Iceman6669]

Yea... But all used cars are a gamble... You just gotta make sure you take all the proper precautions

[dsmuts]

I'd sell it and buy a gtp. I'm glad i started with a gtp after hearing all the horror stories about top swaps.

[GrandprixGT01]

I'd sell it and buy a gtp. I'm glad i started with a gtp after hearing all the horror stories about top swaps.

I want to theres great deals its just that I dont want to give up a great car either for no reason. Well there is a reason I want a GTP but you know what I mean...

[txslow6]

I'm glad i started with a gtp after hearing all the horror stories about top swaps.

LOL we are complete opposites. I wish I would have started with a GT.

[blakgtp]

do you have to sell your car first and then buy the gtp or do u have money saved?

[GrandprixGT01]

I would have to sell it but I have two offers on the table and a little money saved.

[buickman104]

save up some money and go turbo. GTPs can blow transmissions just as well as top swapped GTs.

[GrandprixGT01]

Well im going to look tomorow at a black gtp with 186000kms(not sure of the conversion to miles). Fully loaded of course. Any advice? Also what type of gas mileage you gtp guys getting just driving normally?

[Ainrev]

Get a GTP. Save your money, fix the weak links one at a time... Big back seat man. Also, get the 2-door. If lasting is what you want... then look for one with good interior. To me, it's easier to fix exterior pieces.

[GrandprixGT01]

Get a GTP. Save your money, fix the weak links one at a time... Big back seat man. Also, get the 2-door. If lasting is what you want... then look for one with good interior. To me, it's easier to fix exterior pieces.

I will be this summer. Right now I am just going to save my money and hopefully around July there will be something I like for a good price and low mileage. Coupes are hard to find around where I live. A sedan GTP is hard enough lol.

[Explicit_Spade]

I have thought about it but there not the most reliable and I cant do the topswap myself. Also topswap= upgrades to tranny.

Not reliable? See Below. Why can't you do a topswap yourself? If you can change your spark plugs and oil, you can topswap. Also, if you don't beat on it you don't need tranny upgrades.

I'd sell it and buy a gtp. I'm glad i started with a gtp after hearing all the horror stories about top swaps.

Horror stories you say? When everything is properly installed and properly tuned topswaps are just as reliable as a factory supercharged engine.

Get a GTP. Save your money, fix the weak links one at a time... Big back seat man. Also, get the 2-door. If lasting is what you want... then look for one with good interior. To me, it's easier to fix exterior pieces.

Please inform me how a 2 door will outlast a 4 door.

[GrandprixGT01]

Not reliable? See Below. Why can't you do a topswap yourself? If you can change your spark plugs and oil, you can topswap. Also, if you don't beat on it you don't need tranny upgrades.



Horror stories you say? When everything is properly installed and properly tuned topswaps are just as reliable as a factory supercharged engine.



Please inform me how a 2 door will outlast a 4 door.

I work 6 days a week so I now dont even have the time to attempt a top swap. As for the transmission if im going to be doing a top swap isnt the whole idea of one to add power and make the car go faster? Im going to be hard on it time to time. If I wasnt going to be hard on the car every now and then, I wouldnt want a L67 and would stay N/A. I would want a beefed up transmission. No issues and nothing to worry about.

[z3r0]

motor swap it

get an L32 and tranny that way you have a backup motor that was orig in the car