2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.46/5 Average
145 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

A 40th Anniversary option package can be added to GT and GTP coupes and sedans. SE and GT models also gain additional standard equipment.

Pros:
  • Strong powertrains, loads of features, fun to drive.
Cons:
  • Overcomplicated interior, cheap-looking dashboard plastic and switchgear.

User Reviews:

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  • Watch your speed - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    This Pontiac is a real go getter, but watch your speed or the cops will say gottacha. The performance, both passing and stopping is very responsive. However, the interior could use some work. Particularly the cupholder which border on being unusable.

  • Dont Like it - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    It may be supercharged but it still didnt do it for me. I test drove one and I would rather have a supercharged Mustang or Camaro. Just my opinion though.

  • Excellent Quality - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    This is a well-built fun to drive car with good acceleration. Only car Ive owned with little/no problems.

  • Great car all around - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    This is a great car! Fun to drive because it handles so great. Very comfortable and very good gas mileage. About 20 around town and 29-33 on the road. Many compliments on looks, etc. We do all our travelling in it with the longest trip being about 6000 miles. No problem with 4 adults on long trip. Very reliable so far. We have 25000 miles on it. The 3.8 is a fabulous engine. Plenty of zip and great mileage. I usually trade every 3-4 years but my wife would kill me if I sold this one.

  • A Big Mistake - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    My husband and I shopped and shopped before deciding to buy this car and despite our careful planning, we made a poor decision. At 20k, I had to have it towed due to a malfunctioning anti- theft device that cut the fuel after 10 seconds. That, at least was under warranty. At 25k, I had to replace my front wheel bearings; a $500 repair. At 56k, both my intake manifold gaskets blew out - $700. Six months later, my head gaskets are blown and the heads possibly damaged from the heat. I commute 25 miles one way to work in it every day, and have had only dealer repairs on it. Ive taken care of this car by the book, but it is a horrible car and I cant wait to trade it in.

  • First Car - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    Bought a 2002 pontiac grand prix se for my first car only 6months ago. When I got it, it had 122000miles on it, which though high isnt too high. Since buying this car, Ive had 3 windows crap out on me, only fixing the driver side one. It cost about $350 at a dealership to get the window fixed, luckily I found a local mechanic to do it for a lot cheaper. Though now the ignition wont recognize the car as being in park, therefore not releasing the key. Problems just keep adding up, I am able to bypass the the ignition to release the key but I cannot recommend this car. There are multiple reviews online showing that I am not alone, pontiac uses cheap parts making problems more probable.

  • Comfort and style - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    This is a wonderful car. Coming up on our two year anniversary with this car without a problem. Cant believe all weve needed to do is change the oil and rotate the tires. We usually trade every three years or so, but have no plans to sell this one - dont like the looks of the new model anyway.

  • Most uncomfortable car (seats) ever made - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    Bought 02 GP several months ago -am still trying to sell, but no one will give me close to what orginally paid. The most uncomfortable seats ever! At 54", average ht for women, I cant reach the gas pedal (located 6" farther back than the brake). This is a terrible design flaw as my foot slips off the gas often. When pushed forward, the seat goes "up", making my head touch the sunroof/visor. Also, seat belt cuts off circulation to my legs & I constantly tug at it (Im quite thin too. The car has a few good points, but comfort and ride are terrible, plus insurance costs are outrageous for a 4-door sedan.

  • Love it - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    Have had this car for almost a year now. Only problem Ive had with it is the manifold gasket, other than that it is an excellent daily driver very reasonable on gas yet still has enough power to have a little fun. I love the simplicity of the interior design (I have the charcoal gray int.)

  • Pontiac: two words you lose - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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    when i first bought my GP it had 106K on it and now currently has 184K the performance even with the N/A 3.8 is very adequate and can only be better from the aftermarket. Ive had a few issues over the last 4 years with it needed a new sway bar, steering rack, shocks, head gasket, intake gaskets. Ive had many vehicles with far less miles on them and far more problems. Even after it all the car was worth fixing the amount of fun the car offers far out weights the cost(did the repairs myself cost about $1200). I live in central new york and the car has no rust Amazing! it has hooked me on Pontiacs forever hopefully the car will last that long because Pontiac no longer exists if you can buy 1

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