Me and the g/f are looking for a Grand Prix 97-02. I've tried talking her into a Bonnie but she doesn't want the same kind of car as me. She likes the GP'* alot. Anything i should look for through these years?? One year have more problem then the other?? She wants a GT not GTP. Thanks.

Make sure to get the history on the upper intake manifold and lower intake manifold gaskets. Those are the two most important things outside of regular maintenance, etc.

i believe GPs of that era also had the 4T65 tranny? which seems to give its users more trouble than the 4T60-E found in our NAed Bonnevilles, am i right on this?

I think I got the 65, just not the HD....at least that is what my receipt said I believe.

The 97 is the first year for that style, so it might have a few more problems than the following years. Although it'* the cheapest ones on the market. I've never had anything major happen to my 97. Just make sure the powertrain is in good shape.

We are looking for one around 5 to 8k. Most we've saw have about 60-90k miles on them. Should I always ask if the upper intake manifold and lower intake manifold gaskets have been changed? If so is that a bad thing?

One of my co-workers has a 2000 Grand Prix GTP. He just had a mulfunction in his ignition system. He didn't get to drive for a day, so it got fixed quickly.

I don't really know if this problem is common but I'm just telling you.

By the way, how come she doesn't like bonnevilles? My sister loooves them!

If they have been changed then great. The engine should last quite a while. I bought mine at 85k. 60k is pretty low for a 90'* ish GP.

Oh she loves my bonnie. Just doesn't want the same kind for some reason..?

My fiancee has a 2000 GPGT . Its great in the white stuff and gets decent gas mileage.
She got an extended warranty when she bought the car and it has paid for around $5K in repairs .

Things that have been replaced/fixed -

intake & exhaust manifold gaskets replaced
ball joint went out and in a chain reaction of events, snapped the driver side axle in two.
A/C fan stuck on high
power steering rack & pump replaced
tie rods replaced.

All of these problems happened between 45-70K miles. Her sister has a 2001 GPGT and there is always something wrong with it(she bought it around 60K , and it now has 120K )