Pontiac GTP
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Pontiac GTP
Anyone on here own or have experience with them? They look tempting, I said earlier I was toying with the idea of ditchin the bonne. Don't jump down my throats, nothings definite, but what are you guys'* opinions on the GTP? How does it stack up vs. an SSEi? Think it'll be an improvement over my SLE? I like the flexibility and modability of it. Seems like they have good potential.
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im guessing that your talking GP GTP.....as for mods there are 100000000000000000000000000000'* of them....and its lighter than the Bonne... they are faster, but the interior is lacking IMO
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Anyone on here own or have experience with them? They look tempting, I said earlier I was toying with the idea of ditchin the bonne. Don't jump down my throats, nothings definite, but what are you guys'* opinions on the GTP? How does it stack up vs. an SSEi? Think it'll be an improvement over my SLE? I like the flexibility and modability of it. Seems like they have good potential.
they are usually beaten on more though.
They have their fair share of problems though, many common to the bonnie drivetrain wise but other issues like windshield motors going on etc...at least that is what I hear
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
im guessing that your talking GP GTP.....as for mods there are 100000000000000000000000000000'* of them....and its lighter than the Bonne... they are faster, but the interior is lacking IMO
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i dont own a GP but i do own a W-body, and the interior and ride quality is quite subpar when compared to my Bonneville, even my SE had those nice big comfy seats that you could just get lost in, now i have smaller less comfortable seats, and the Bonneville was of course a crusing machine, even on the bumpiest of roads,and always felt tight.
my car has a stiffer ride, you seem to notice more bumps and theres just alot of things that make it feel cheaply made sometimes.
my car has a stiffer ride, you seem to notice more bumps and theres just alot of things that make it feel cheaply made sometimes.
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I don't know why people knock the interiors so much.
Going from my 95 SSE to the 97 GTP, it isn't that much different. They are both very comfortable and great for long trips. But the suspension is stiffer. I like a sporty ride though, it'* up to you and what you want.
You have a wider aftermarket for the GTP. Not just engine stuff, but more cosmetic and suspension stuff.
It'* lighter, quicker, handles a lot better, and women love them (tis very true).
I love my GTP. I have owned it for about 1 and a half years so far and have had no major problems. I bought it at 85K and it now has around 105K. It needed new brakes, a wheel bearing, tie rod ends, and other than that, just normal maintenance.
Note: I've driven 3 different Bonnies from various generations.
Going from my 95 SSE to the 97 GTP, it isn't that much different. They are both very comfortable and great for long trips. But the suspension is stiffer. I like a sporty ride though, it'* up to you and what you want.
You have a wider aftermarket for the GTP. Not just engine stuff, but more cosmetic and suspension stuff.
It'* lighter, quicker, handles a lot better, and women love them (tis very true).
I love my GTP. I have owned it for about 1 and a half years so far and have had no major problems. I bought it at 85K and it now has around 105K. It needed new brakes, a wheel bearing, tie rod ends, and other than that, just normal maintenance.
Note: I've driven 3 different Bonnies from various generations.
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Originally Posted by Sol
I don't know why people knock the interiors so much.
Going from my 95 SSE to the 97 GTP, it isn't that much different. They are both very comfortable and great for long trips. But the suspension is stiffer. I like a sporty ride though, it'* up to you and what you want.
You have a wider aftermarket for the GTP. Not just engine stuff, but more cosmetic and suspension stuff.
It'* lighter, quicker, handles a lot better, and women love them (tis very true).
I love my GTP. I have owned it for about 1 and a half years so far and have had no major problems. I bought it at 85K and it now has around 105K. It needed new brakes, a wheel bearing, tie rod ends, and other than that, just normal maintenance.
Note: I've driven 3 different Bonnies from various generations.
Going from my 95 SSE to the 97 GTP, it isn't that much different. They are both very comfortable and great for long trips. But the suspension is stiffer. I like a sporty ride though, it'* up to you and what you want.
You have a wider aftermarket for the GTP. Not just engine stuff, but more cosmetic and suspension stuff.
It'* lighter, quicker, handles a lot better, and women love them (tis very true).
I love my GTP. I have owned it for about 1 and a half years so far and have had no major problems. I bought it at 85K and it now has around 105K. It needed new brakes, a wheel bearing, tie rod ends, and other than that, just normal maintenance.
Note: I've driven 3 different Bonnies from various generations.
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Originally Posted by 94SSEgold
I now want an 02-03 GTP but this time i think i want white or maybe Dark Cherry Metallic if offered in those years
Anyone on here own or have experience with them? They look tempting, I said earlier I was toying with the idea of ditchin the bonne. Don't jump down my throats, nothings definite, but what are you guys'* opinions on the GTP? How does it stack up vs. an SSEi? Think it'll be an improvement over my SLE? I like the flexibility and modability of it. Seems like they have good potential.
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easyperformance sells a kit to retrofit the passenger seat with heat as well. Very similar cars. Bonne is more of a relaxed softer ride and GP is more the sports edition.
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I would want the GP with the 5.3L V8, I can't remember the badging, I'm not sure if it was a GXP or they changed it.
The 5.3L V8 comes with those bitchin' rims, I love those rims....
The 5.3L V8 comes with those bitchin' rims, I love those rims....