[LaW]Maverick September 15, 2006 Share [LaW]Maverick Member September 15, 2006 So I'm probably going to buy a Pontiac Grand Prix GXP. For those of you that are thinking...boring...you don't know the GXP. It has a 5.3L V8 engine with 3.3 hp and can do a quareder mile 14.3 seconds...that's pretty freakin' good considering it's a stock sedan. On top of that, for 30k, I get Nav system, overhead display, leather, side airbags, monsoon sound system with changer, drilled and enlarged disc brakes, specially tuned sports suspension, and still get 30 mpg on the highway with a V8. Yup, that's right, 30mpg (it's rated at 27) on the highway. Why do I say 30 if it's rated at 27? Because I've been reading the owner's sites, and they say anywhere from 26 to 38. The car has better reliability ratings (according to J.D. Power and Associates) than the Accord I was looking at, and it's FASTER. I test drove a 350z, and although the Z is faster off the line, this Grand Prix would kill it in high gears on the highway. There's just more torque there. When I test drove the GXP, I was up to 98 before I even knew it...the only thing that tipped me off was my girlfriend gasping in the passenger seat. You can't beat it! I was looking a similarly equipped Maxima and it was $38,000. For 8 grand less, I can have a more highly rated, and faster car with an extra feature or two. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke September 15, 2006 Share MrDuke Member September 15, 2006 I think you better buy it quick before you get married or you'll never get it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LaW]Maverick September 15, 2006 Author Share [LaW]Maverick Member September 15, 2006 I think you better buy it quick before you get married or you'll never get it!! Actually...she loves the car and excited for when I get it...I told you, she's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke September 15, 2006 Share MrDuke Member September 15, 2006 Ask the dealership if they'll take my wife as trade and ask your future wife if she has a sister... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LaW]Maverick September 15, 2006 Author Share [LaW]Maverick Member September 15, 2006 Ask the dealership if they'll take my wife as trade and ask your future wife if she has a sister... She does have a sister actually...lol...but she's 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EbilDustBunny September 15, 2006 Share EbilDustBunny GC Alumni September 15, 2006 Ask the dealership if they'll take my wife as trade and ask your future wife if she has a sister... ... don't you have a remote to find? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaM2 September 15, 2006 Share akaM2 Member September 15, 2006 Maverick' date='Sep 15 2006, 02:47 PM' post='366369']Ask the dealership if they'll take my wife as trade and ask your future wife if she has a sister... She does have a sister actually...lol...but she's 21 im 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrX September 16, 2006 Share mrX GC Alumni September 16, 2006 Maverick' date='Sep 15 2006, 03:47 PM' post='366369']Ask the dealership if they'll take my wife as trade and ask your future wife if she has a sister... She does have a sister actually...lol...but she's 21 So you're saying she's legal. I don't see the "but" as appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGeek September 16, 2006 Share TheGeek Member September 16, 2006 What year? 2006 I assume. I can only wonder what your GXP is like. I have seen a 1998 GXP but it was not that good. The interior looked like I made it, it had stupid tail pipes, and the spoiler looked like it could have been a fish. hmmmmmm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warpig September 16, 2006 Share Warpig Member September 16, 2006 Maverick' date='Sep 15 2006, 02:48 PM' post='366337']So I'm probably going to buy a Pontiac Grand Prix GXP. For those of you that are thinking...boring...you don't know the GXP. It has a 5.3L V8 engine with 3.3 hp and can do a quareder mile 14.3 seconds...that's pretty freakin' good considering it's a stock sedan. On top of that, for 30k, I get Nav system, overhead display, leather, side airbags, monsoon sound system with changer, drilled and enlarged disc brakes, specially tuned sports suspension, and still get 30 mpg on the highway with a V8. Yup, that's right, 30mpg (it's rated at 27) on the highway. Why do I say 30 if it's rated at 27? Because I've been reading the owner's sites, and they say anywhere from 26 to 38. The car has better reliability ratings (according to J.D. Power and Associates) than the Accord I was looking at, and it's FASTER. I test drove a 350z, and although the Z is faster off the line, this Grand Prix would kill it in high gears on the highway. There's just more torque there. When I test drove the GXP, I was up to 98 before I even knew it...the only thing that tipped me off was my girlfriend gasping in the passenger seat. You can't beat it! I was looking a similarly equipped Maxima and it was $38,000. For 8 grand less, I can have a more highly rated, and faster car with an extra feature or two. What do you guys think? WOW now thats some serious HP Screw the GXP, get a real car like the GTO, or wait for the challenger to come out Or if you want a family car get the charger might look like a family car but there still sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyG September 19, 2006 Share ArmyG Member September 19, 2006 Isn't the 260 hp of the GT enough for you? Yeesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LaW]Maverick September 20, 2006 Author Share [LaW]Maverick Member September 20, 2006 no...not it's not....must break 300! lol the GXP has improved suspension, breaks, etc. as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyG September 20, 2006 Share ArmyG Member September 20, 2006 But (1) it has different sized front and rear wheels so you can't rotate the tires, and (2) it does not come with a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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