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Scorpion1 · 04-02-2012, 08:16 PM

Does anyone have any experience with the GTP and its reliability? I found a meticulously maintained (and documented) 2000 GTP for cheap but it has 230k mi on it. I need a cheap beater right now and am highly considering this car but Im not sure about how dependable these engines are? I know my older generation 3.8L NA in my 96 Firebird was great (high mileage also) but everything around it kept taking a crap lol.

jpalamar · 04-03-2012, 07:02 AM

The are the same as any other car with 230k miles if maintained.

JERRYM1997 · 04-09-2012, 10:10 PM

I had one for 3 months when my firebird was in the shop. fun car and with tcs off they break the tires loose at like 35.

Aero932007 · 04-18-2012, 08:50 PM

Supercharged?

SikneSS · 04-19-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Aero932007

Supercharged?

GTP = supercharged

jpalamar · 04-19-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JERRYM1997

I had one for 3 months when my firebird was in the shop. fun car and with tcs off they break the tires loose at like 35.

Must of had some **** tires then.

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Originally Posted by SikneSS

GTP = supercharged

I was shocked to learn that some of the 97-04 GTPs were able to be ordered in non S/C... kinda like what GM did with the Cobalt SS pre 08s.

Very retarded of GM.

JERRYM1997 · 04-20-2012, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

Must of had some **** tires then.

I was shocked to learn that some of the 97-04 GTPs were able to be ordered in non S/C... kinda like what GM did with the Cobalt SS pre 08s.

Very retarded of GM.

S*** tires, brand new s/c, smaller pulley and new pavement

95naSTA · 04-25-2012, 03:43 PM

Your 96 Firebird was a Series II 3800, same gen 3800 as the L67 in GTPs. F-bodies just came with a different upper/lower intake manifold than the fwd n/a 3800s.. And obviously never came supercharged in the states.

04-02-2012, 08:16 PM	#1
Scorpion1 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Manheim, PA Member #6833 My Ride: 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe LT iTrader: (1)	Pontiac Grand Prix GTP ?'s Does anyone have any experience with the GTP and its reliability? I found a meticulously maintained (and documented) 2000 GTP for cheap but it has 230k mi on it. I need a cheap beater right now and am highly considering this car but Im not sure about how dependable these engines are? I know my older generation 3.8L NA in my 96 Firebird was great (high mileage also) but everything around it kept taking a crap lol. __________________ WiCK3D_SiX

04-09-2012, 10:10 PM	#3
JERRYM1997 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Member #16300 My Ride: 2007 350z iTrader: (0)	I had one for 3 months when my firebird was in the shop. fun car and with tcs off they break the tires loose at like 35. __________________ 1997 Firebird- Sold 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco- Gone 2007 350z

04-18-2012, 08:50 PM	#4
Aero932007 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berks Member #19876 My Ride: A couple iTrader: (0)	Supercharged? __________________ Brian

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04-03-2012, 07:02 AM	#2
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	The are the same as any other car with 230k miles if maintained.

04-25-2012, 03:43 PM	#8
95naSTA Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Port Fishington, Philly Member #6568 My Ride: 95 Bonnie, 98 i30, 07 Ducati Monster S2R 800 iTrader: (0)	Your 96 Firebird was a Series II 3800, same gen 3800 as the L67 in GTPs. F-bodies just came with a different upper/lower intake manifold than the fwd n/a 3800s.. And obviously never came supercharged in the states.