Overview & Reviews

Pontiac redesigns the Grand Prix for 1997, giving buyers slick new styling, a longer and wider wheelbase and supercharged V6 power on GTP models. Traction control, antilock brakes, dual airbags and side-impact protection are standard. Optional is a built-in child safety seat.

• Styling, performance, standard dual airbags, standard anti-lock brakes, standard traction control

• No traction control when GTP Package is ordered. Base engine could use more oomph.

User Reviews:

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  showing age - 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By rickster - October 28 - 10:00 am

  GP was great the first few years but now showing its age, molding for windows is wearing out, power window switch broke, rear brake wore out. Cant afford a much needed tune up

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  Jones GP Review - 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By Wanda Jones - October 15 - 11:06 am

  Had to replace transmission twice,other than that, Ive had good performance and reliability from the GP. Great looking car and very comfortable.

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  love it - 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By Rolando - August 10 - 8:36 pm

  I am the second owner and there has not been any major repair to the car other than the water pump since i bought it and the previous owner did only tune-ups and tire change nothing major either. real good car to drive and is fast too, my car has the 3.8L and it keeps up with a lot of suppose sports cars i love this car!!

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  97 Pontiac Crand Prix - 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By sayhibob - August 8 - 2:00 am

  Great Commuting Car motor can easily take the reqts of heavy daily use

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  Update! - 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By 3800 V6 - July 28 - 10:46 am

  I wrote a review about 3 years ago when I first got the car. It now has 210,000 miles and seldom has to go in the shop. I usually get 24-26 MPG, but on long trips Ive gotten 34 (really). It has never left me on the side of the road, but I did have to make some costly repairs when I first got it. I might buy an 07 or 08 soon, so I thought Id update my comments!

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  Loved this car! - 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By Spirit711 - July 17 - 3:33 am

  I bought this car with 17,000 miles on it as a program car. Its absolutely been the best car Ive ever owned. I have 76,000 on it now and I doubt if Ive put over $1,000 in it, including regular maintenance. Its time to think about buying a new one, but I keep trying to wait until something goes wrong with this car, and it just keeps going and going!

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  Dont know - 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By hartman - June 3 - 2:00 am

  This car has been very dependeble for me. I enjoy my car very much.

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  Average Car - 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By juan_david - May 19 - 11:13 pm

  Expensive repairs... ABS, Steering rack, rear tail lights, seat belt buckle.

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  Great car to own - 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By marlene - March 26 - 9:33 am

  This is the first time I have ever done a review but I wanted people to know that Pontiac Grand Prix was a blast. I purchased the car in 1998 with 30,000 miles on it. I have never had any problems other than replacing the alternator several times and the usual brakes and oil. Last week the car was at 323,800 when the car finally gave up. I have owned the car for 12 years going from coast to coast in it for family vacations. It will be truly missed.

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  fun car, great MPG - 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
  By jimp259 - March 24 - 4:43 am

  average of 25 MPG city and hwy combined!