2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Review

[@glenhalstead2301]

A decade after Pontiac was discontinued you still see A LOT of 3800 powered cars the road. Saturns, not so much.

[@mattm5786]

Lmaooo

[@Stevenc284]

I’ve never seen a saturn in person before 💀

[@fakejeepman06]

@@Stevenc284 ☠️

[@brandonjohnson5205]

I owned this car. The engine itself was bullet proof but everythingelse around it was super cheap.

[@hakeemsd70m]

@@brandonjohnson5205 I have a 2005 Grand Prix GT and I'm impressed by the exterior finish and lack of gaps. The interior quality isn't too bad, but the leather bucket seats are super comfortable. The rear seat, however, has good head support but is severely lacking in legroom. Also, the rear side window's shapes gives the rear seat area a somewhat claustrophobic feeling.

[@kayblock8009]

I ve had my 2006 base model for 10 years now! 270,000 miles and still going strong! Great all around vehicle!

[@cinder9950]

These cars are legendary. Here in Mn you still see tons driving around rust free. Half the kids in high school buy these with at least 170K for their first car, drive the shit out of them till graduation then sell to the next 16 year old. Great cars.

[@9-5-VictorVictor-2]

You see so many of these cars around Litchfield, Hutchinson, Willmar, and St. Cloud you'd think they are still being produced.

[@risingembersgaming7740]

I’m also in MN Wright county these are literally everywhere, shocking they usually have next to no rust

[@CarringtonHollister]

@@DM-ps4dq Canadian pride get it bc this particular gen Grand Prix were assembled in Oshawa Ontario Canada, eh

[@itzyaboielliot5403]

My dad hates them but I’m buying one once I turn 16 because they don’t die I went through Albany mn and counted 6 in 1 min

[@kgoldwire9706]

i’ve had two no problems. I love mine

[@loomieD91]

My 2007 Pontiac grand prix has 236000 miles orginal engine and transmission still running strong and ofcourse it has the legend 3800 v6 engine

[@barbaraolsem8377]

This is good to know. Thank you

[@seanmoore7270]

Grand Prix > Saturn Aura... I could care less about the Aura having "newer" technology. The 3.8 was the best engine GM made (for everyday cars).

[@1mlb704]

I loved my 2000 GTP coupe. Bought it in 2011 as a junior in high school for $6000 with 64k miles on it and just got rid of it in September of 2018 with 178k on the clock. I commuted to college in it every day for 5 years. I put several performance upgrades in it (downpipe, tune, intake, smaller sc pulley, etc) which really woke up the already potent drive train. I also learned how to work on cars with it, I disassembled the interior multiple times, did a lot of stuff in the engine bay, and even did some of my own body work. Unfortunately, living in Massachusetts, the snow and salt from the winter eventually killed the undercarriage, despite my best efforts to wash it off weekly. It was still running and shifting well but the rocker panels, rear strut towers, gas tank, spare tire well, etc. were toast. Such a good looking, reliable, fun to drive, easy to work on, comfortable, and decent on gas car... I don't think I'll ever like a vehicle as much as my Grand Prix.

[@bigbrown6914]

I have 2007 grand prix 209908 miles still running strong

[@kingrandor7272]

Just got one with 140,000 on it hope mine runs just as long

[@martycarter3306]

Wow....that's alot of miles....I got a 2001 Jimmy gmc suv and it's got 60 thousands original miles...i drive it once a month just around the block

[@int53185]

Still driving my 2008 Grand Prix. Great trouble free car. You can't beat the LS4 V8.

[@kennethyoung6966]

I have an 04 Grand Prix GTP Comp Group. 188k on her...so far so good. Minor problems taken care of. I like the car. More miles to go..!!

[@yawyaw9481]

I have a 2006 Grand Prix base with 350,000+ miles‼️ and it’s still perfect so...

[@Jeschitown]

Wow really? I picked up this exact car for 3500 lots of new parts runs drives great

[@joshuanorden652]

I bought a 2005 gt in red for 1,450 at 177,000 miles. She's almost to 200,000 now 😍

[@Jeschitown]

@@joshuanorden652 nice how she running? I been a on few road trips mine is a cruiser runs great

[@yawyaw9481]

My 06’ base now has 395,000 miles and it’s just now giving me problems, major problems with the engine but I bought the car from a couple in my old neighborhood 3 years after it was made, so I would say it served it’s purpose. You have a good car as long as you keep up with it and maintain it as with any car.

[@roye6961]

some say its engine is the most reliable american v6 ever made

[@timcoker4685]

I have a 2008 I bought four years ago. 135,000 on it and the only problem I've had was a bad coil pack. Car runs and drives great.

[@pellajoe]

Those 3.8L engines were bulletproof

[@doZerBoy]

I just installed new wipers and headlights on my 06 GT. Bought it in 09. The car has been great. Still runs strong. Still looks good. Still enjoy driving it.

[@thehobonoob2692]

Bought my 06 gp for $1800 from some guy who ran it hard everyday, I just replaced and did almost a full gasket rebuild on the engine and im only 17. It runs like a beauty even when having 230,000 miles on it. My brother used to have and old gtp that I fell in love with which got me into grand prix’s

[@RogerAlan]

Dude, this is seriously impressive. It's almost like RCR but without the nonsense. You earned my sub, looking forward to more from you. Now excuse me, I have to go search Craigslist for "3800 supercharged"

[@analystzorncasteel3047]

AND Mr. Regular blatantly thinks foreign cars are way better, than domestics.

[@MikeDunn]

LOL : "without the nonsense"

[@RogerAlan]

@@tjw8t1 bRoWn

[@cub1009]

The l67 (supercharged version of the 3800) is a great engine. Very reliable, makes good power, great aftermarket support, and is easy to work on. Nearly 15 years since a 3800 Grand prix has been produced these cars are still on the roads as daily drivers. Just proves how reliable they really were. With a bit of modification making 300+ whp is very easy with these cars. That extra power will really push you down the road. You aren't going to win any races compared to modern day cars, but it's enough power to enjoy while getting reasonable fuel economy and keep you up to speed with modern cars in today's traffic.

[@buzuxi]

Have this in same color. 2006 with the supercharged 3800. As 2022 only has 72,000 miles. Drives and looks like new.

[@dominiquegrace5046]

If I knew how to rebuild engines I would but as much as I loved my pontiac grand prix 2006 model, after about 140 K miles that's when the car had problems after problems including cheap plastic parts GM used and my mechanics had to replace with metal parts to stop different leaks and problems, steering wheel leak that we never could find, massive oil leak that costed me over a grand to fix, radiator over heating problems, air conditioning going out, heat going out, battery/alternator issues, cam position sensors and the list goes on. This car gave me nothing but problems until it's final demise when someone rear ended me and my car was totaled. I adored this car until the problems kicked in. If I knew how to rebuild, I would have because the money I shelled out was absolutely not worth it. Crazy to see that others had better luck than me.

[@n3iyr]

Best car I ever have ever had since new. (2005 Grand Prix GT) Without question the most reliable GM. I can afford most anything now, but I still enjoy my GT too much.

[@laveenaz1]

My awesome 2005 GP GT will roll over 200,000 miles this week and I love it. It drives almost 12:12 as well as it did when I first purchased it. It sits alongside a new Jaguar and Mercedes in my garage but my greatest satisfaction is driving this car. It gets between 26 and 29 mpg which depends on me. I can drive it 70 mph or 85 mph and it does not whine.

[@theflorgeormix]

500K and still going

[@samsquantch14]

ive had an 05 gtp for 6 years currently at 130k miles and i have mixed feelings about it...coolant elbows went and it puked all its coolant out and started overheating in traffic, the dash is all cracked, the trans shifts strangely sometimes....but that 3800 series 3 is a gem and the car is a nice balance of power, reliability and practicality...given how hard ive been on her shes held up pretty well but i know that trans is gonna shit the bed here soon

[@danielacuna5997]

Doorman makes replacement elbows. Instead of plastic, they use a metal material that is not corrosive.

[@455Transam]

@@danielacuna5997 Thanks for that info...I'm buying a 2005 Base GP this weekend from the original owner with only 88,000 miles on it for $3,500.

[@shaynedumas4436]

MY CAR...COLOR , SUPERCHARGED...SAME CAR I HAVE...GREAT CAR

[@analystzorncasteel3047]

Mine (my '05) is the metallic red 😁

[@handenbramilton]

I have the exact same radio in my 07 GT and the buttons are still fine 12 years later.

[@christopherollar5224]

GM fucked up getting rid of pontiac. Should have dropped buick

[@stevesmith6236]

The supercharged 3800 in this final generation Grand Prix does not produce "almost 300 hp", but a respectable 260. The GXP 5,3 V8 powered model makes 303 hp.

[@int53185]

The W body turned out to be a great platform. I own 2.

[@ninjaryohazuka]

I own one myself, but I am looking to get my second one in about a month, myself.

[@ryanhanning4852]

It’s a good car trust me my dad knows we were on the way to a wedding being late and he pushed the car to blow up lol like 120 around corners

[@bannedinfoninja254]

Well speaking of Pontiacs I have a Pontiac 1997 Firebird 3.8 series 2 it only has 180000 miles exactly runs like new to this day 3.8 engine are the best never have to do anything major to the motor or transmission just minor lubrication

[@mylezzpurhourr]

Put a shift kit on it, add an aluminum trans pan and do basics maintenance and this car is a beast. I used to have a 06 Base version that was almost fully loaded just missing the sure roof but had all other stuff. Now i currently own a 04 impala SS has the L67 and recently she’s been having minor repairs but when it works SHE FLYs I love her and will never sell her !!

[@timosman9172]

I daily drive a 2007 GP/GT and it looks identical to the car in this review. Felt kinda weird seeing my car on TV lol. For anyone wondering the paint color is called antique bronze metallic

[@heavyprogressive76]

Absolutely a TREAT to watch your review and love your level of knowledge!

[@stephendavidbailey2743]

Corvairs did not have a transverse leaf spring rear suspension. It was always coils. In 1964 only, a camber compensator was used, which resembled a leaf spring and connected to both sides; its purpose to make the swing axle suspension behave a little better. But the load was carried by coils.

[@ghawkins816]

I have an 07 Grand Prix GXP and love the car but the transmission was a nightmare. After having to get it fixed a couple times. Had a complete rebuild and the transmission hasn't had a problem since.

[@youtubechangedmyname]

Same here I have a 06 GXP. Trans has been holding on now for 160k after being rebuilt at 90k .

[@CoasterMan13Official]

I was thinking of getting one after I get my license. My grandma had this car in an orange color, although I won't be going with such an outlandish color. I'll probably go with something much more simple, like white, black, silver, graphite, or maybe even blue if I can find one.

[@Acobolan]

i had two grand prixs. one gtp comp g and the other a gxp. love them both

[@tomedmonds6556]

love this. great history. excellent review. amzingly thorough!

[@andrewoliver9686]

Once I seen you drive this car on 3rd gear like I do..I instantly subscribed 😎

[@yinyang765]

Is it better that way? I just leave it in drive!

[@andrewoliver9686]

@@yinyang765 Well overdrive, or D, is basically a highway gear in my opinion. Google : tips on saving your 4t65 transmission..I've been driving a certain way since reading it

[@yinyang765]

Andrew Oliver ok I’ll check that out thanks 🙏🏽

[@codyagans1894]

Same here. I always put mine in D. I'll check it out

[@455Transam]

@@yinyang765 It's harder on that trans to stay in 3rd, leave it in "D".

[@kevinharrissr5255]

I have a 2004 grand Prix with 999,999 miles on it. Still smooth running car. Hopefully once I hit 1million, Pontiac or gm will give me something new. Lol lol

[@fakejeepman06]

Holy crap, what kind of maintenance did you do and what parts did you replace?

[@kevinharrissr5255]

@@fakejeepman06 lol I actually saw that on a married with children episode. Al bundy's dodge hit 1 million miles. Lol lol

[@fakejeepman06]

@@kevinharrissr5255 ?

[@mcdentico1]

I need pics for proof of that feat! I'm at only 180K on my pristine 2006 GT

[@455Transam]

@@fakejeepman06 It's a joke.

[@damilolaakanni]

Toyota actually used the $1billion to create two similar but pretty different cars, the Lexus LS400 and the JDM only Toyota Celsior. The exterior and interior of both were pretty similar, and the drivetrain was the exact same, but there are many subtle differences between the two, apart from the fact that the Celsior was only available as RHD.

[@MikeSerota]

I love the style of this car. I just hope it's not too difficult to find a 2008 GXP for sale in the Bucks County area once my current car is too worn down to drive.

[@michaelthompson4178]

I wouldn't get a gxp if I were u. Get a supercharged gt. The gxps have the same tranny as the supercharged gt but the tranny can't handle the extra torque of the v8. If u r lucky, u can find a GT that has all the options as the gxp. I had to get an spo front lip on mine cuz I couldn't really stand how the regular front end looks. Good luck with whatever you get.

[@MikeSerota]

@@michaelthompson4178 Ok thanks for the advice. Would not have known the difference on my own.

[@chozenegra2674]

The superchargers weren't all that reliable either. Would make that annoying sound when the bearing would wear out and expensive to fix. The gxp would have been a nice affordable sports car with a standard manual transmission or rear wheel automatic.

[@willyhwang1059]

are the 3800 V6 engines equipped on the 2006 cars still plagued with engine fire issues?

[@theflorgeormix]

Never

[@barbaraolsem8377]

I'm on my 2nd 2008 Grand Prix lost the first one, due to owner not paying attention to stupid parking rules in Willmar. My first one was great with very few problems but my second one is a different story. I just got it three months ago and its off the road more than its on the road. Only 142,000 miles replaced alternator, somebody tried to replace the rack and pinion but didn't finish the job so half of it was just sitting on the sway bar, needs new power steering hoses as both are leaking. Now a few of us think perhaps there might be a flat lobe on the cam as it pops and spits sometimes. Has anyone else heard about any problems like that in this phenomenal engine?

[@shaynedumas4436]

I WACTH THIS A COUPLE TIMES PER MONTH ...I JUST LOVE MY GRAND PRIX, IM ABOUT TO BUILD A NEW ENGINE FOR IT AND PAINT IT BUT IT LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE THIS ONE...I HAVE HAD IT ABOUT 6 MONTHS NOW AND IT HAS REALLY IMPRESSED ME AND THE WIFE

[@3Wheels1Block]

Great entertaining review and history lesson! I enjoyed this a lot! I didn't know I owned part of the 7 Billion dollar mistake LOL 😂

[@atomicautomobile8537]

Glad you liked it!

[@Nicole-dj3jf]

What's the mistake?? The crappy antifreeze that turns to chalk?

[@3Wheels1Block]

@@Nicole-dj3jf ummmm I guess dex-cool does have a bad reputation, but that was in all GM cars, not just the pontiac.

[@BigWheel.]

Reminds me of an RCR Review, you earned a sub for that... On a side note I find it ironic/sad that the aura got the fancy new platform and even saturn got stomped out...

[@johna.4334]

Correction: The engine is not a 3.8 but rather a 3800 -big difference. Question: Is the 3800 engine offered from 2004-2008 a series II or a series III?

[@zachhopkins6162]

The 3800 is a 3.8 litre engine. The 3800 on the 2004-2008 Grand Prix is a series 3 3800

[@koltmalvitz8735]

I own a 06 with 175,000 miles this exact car supercharger and color and all, only problem with mine is that the timing cover went bad on me

[@ChiefStarLight777]

I got an 04 for my first car at 20 years old and I love it especially living in Ohio with the winter it’s always starts sucks that Ohio beats up cars so much

[@XZAKLY99]

“Dads farts” TOOK ME THE FUCK OUT LMAOOOO

[@ad356]

im in the process of buying a nice 2001 GTP, i know its the previous generation..... cheap good fun

[@brittany9414]

I've had 5 grand prix's and my favorite 1 was my 2001 GTP no doubt. If I'd a known what I know now, I'd still have that sucker!

[@455Transam]

The quality of the 2004-08 GP is much better......

[@bullsfan23gg53]

The 04-08 grand prix was a great car even if GM paid that much for it. Only thing I can complain about is the GP GXP trans is weak. Literally nothing is wrong with the v6 3800s or the sc 3800s. They are bullets that will last forever as long as you change the oil lol. Not many GM cars nowadays you can say that for.. lol

[@alanrochin7919]

The 3800 were the worst they had major recalls on that engine

[@bullsfan23gg53]

@@alanrochin7919 I think you smoked some bad weed bud. Or other drugs(;

[@alanrochin7919]

@@bullsfan23gg53 it's true aluminium heads doesn't hold up over time if your in the north look for your self the new gps with the 3800;had major recalls on engine part 1million vehicles were involved go among others its the reason why Pontiac got let go by GM this major mistake made them lose lots of money

[@harkin3684]

@@alanrochin7919 3800s have iron heads, not aluminum. You must be thinking of the 60° V6s that GM also made at the time. 3800s are some of the most reliable and easy to work on engines on the road.

[@carlitot5388]

2006 Grand Prix running strong!💪🏾

[@zzoinks]

A lot of Audis in the early 2000s had peeling buttons, except all of their buttons would do that if used enough. I think Pontiac must've done a good job on this car's interior quality

[@norrilsk3273]

Good review and camera work but a shorter and less critical history about it would make it much better. Nice overall.

[@TheShadeManGuitar]

Have a 06 Gxp. Quick and comfortable... working on the engine not so much fun

[@int53185]

Tell me about it. I just changed the spark plugs on my 2008. The rears are a bear, I dropped my socket and extension with a spark plug on it down in no man's land in the rear and had to buy a claw removal tool to finally retrieve it. They were original plugs and now I can see why they were never changed.

[@analystzorncasteel3047]

Hmm. Well ... A large-ish sedan doing 0-60 mph in just six and a half seconds *more* than got out of it's own way, in 2006-07.

[@Hulk-mc7bp]

In my humble opinion, this car looks way better than the Camry or Accord and more fun to drive. With that engine is a no brainer. I put over 340k miles on a Saturn without a single issue, so, I don't have trusting issues with GM, at least not with this Pontiac.

[@jeffrrey6791]

Can you do a buick park avenue or a buick lucerne?

[@blueflame4509]

I have owned a 99 a 2k and now have an 04, I have never had any major issues

[@atrocity509]

I learned alot, Great video!

[@atomicautomobile8537]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josephsan6521]

What song is at the end of the video?

[@handenbramilton]

LOL That's not a subwoofer in the dash, that's a 2" or 3" tweeter. I had to glue a tear in mine to stop it from buzzing at certain frequencies lol.

[@jennifertybo7728]

I bought my 2005 grand prix for $1,400 haven't had a problem with it yet. Starts up everytime.

[@Kevitohere247]

Do you think this car is worth 2500 with 140000 miles , seems like such a nice car

[@alanrochin7919]

Yes

[@michaelmereday6791]

Nice I have a 2006 Pontiac grand prix extremely dependable when I get to 250 I'll rebuild engine 3800

[@joeseward9466]

Miss Pontiacs so much.

[@MaliciousSRT]

Knew someone that worked at GM for a short time, they said the ignorance, waste of money and mismanagement of everything was monumental.

[@455Transam]

U can find that in any company.......

[@MaliciousSRT]

@@455Transam International multi billion dollar companies tend to track basic sales data, GM wasn't.

[@greenspiraldragon]

I have a 07 Grand Prix and so far I really like it. It drives and runs real good.

[@dragdragon23]

Mine is tilt colored and It's running ok

[@brianbrian3971]

Yes these cars are legendary and are good quality cars that will last to 600 thousand kilometres maintenance free

[@nodak81]

The UAW doomed their own future.

[@williamryan9195]

Yeah. It was terrible to have a company offering good paying production jobs with great healthcare and pension.

[@zippideemilwaukee8279]

I like the music at the end

[@11094DEREK]

lmao love the Brave Little Toaster part

[@Sammitche]

Regular Car reviews?

[@69in89]

How were the transmissions in these things?

[@455Transam]

Change your auto trans fluid every 30-40K and it's rare u have problems........DON'T DO A FLUSH, just a drain and fill and clean or change the trans filter IF it has one, some trans don't. Most people have auto trans issues because they NEVER change their fluid.

[@timothybradley2672]

I just got my daughter an 06 with 13k garage kept miles. Literally an old grocery getter.

[@StewTube]

15:15 its like watchin your first crush walk off intonthebdistance. #rippontiac

[@bryanrios8872]

my gtp runs low 13s and has no issues.

[@kesando84]

I like this channel... subscribed

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

gotta say, I'm enjoying my new-to-me 2007 GT. The body roll though is exactly what you say, sloppy.

[@rickyclark5904]

Its not "decked out" the highest model was the GXP with the 5.3 ls4 v8 this is the "gtp" model

[@atomicautomobile8537]

You are correct that the V8 GXP was available in 2006, but the GTP name was dropped and they actually called the supercharged 3800 the GT.

[@redwolfmaddox3986]

My dad has an 06 SE the exhaust is rotted off

[@bluethewhitekid5257]

I honestly prefer the W-3 Body 06 Impala or 04 Grand Prix then a brand new honda lol and I drive both a grand prix and a honda

[@BeeABaw]

I got a 04 with 114K, it was owned by a guy that drove the car 3k a year. It was bought and serviced at the same dealer for 16 years (all most anal). My goal now is to preserve it as much as possible as well as enjoy it. I want to be that 60 year old guy still driving his 76 Grand Prix that he got when he was 18. My 17 Mustang is my daily with 40k and its already wearing worst than your 06 in this video. Makes you say "HUH".

[@nathanieljones9852]

I have a 280,000 gtp and i drive it hard still

[@juliobahamundi7062]

Estoy por comprar uno. En general es un exelente vehículo.

[@FLJAMESFL]

Once you owned a Japanese car, you’ll never return to a American car. Great review btw.

[@455Transam]

Not true....I've owned over 100 cars, plenty of Japanese models, still like certain American cars and the GP is one of them.

[@FLJAMESFL]

@@455Transam Total GM junk, I’m sorry. But we can agree to disagree. 😊

[@parker7785]

*******ive driven these****** they are pretty decent****** can't all listen to space

[@Terry-sn4jh]

I just wanted to say I like the vid but why do you have to talk like that? Just talk regular like a conversation, other than that thank you for the video it was very helpful.

[@americanfreedom1]

If they didn't have to deal with overpaid unions we'd still have pontiac around

[@455Transam]

No u wouldn't. GM sells 70% of their vehicles in CHINA. The #1 selling import car in CHINA is a BUICK. THAT's why GM killed Pontiac instead of Buick!

[@skinnypedal6837]

GT? it's a GTP. clicked the wrong video.

[@atomicautomobile8537]

It's a 2006 GT; they changed the trim names oddly in the middle of this generation's run. Before the V8 GXP was introduced, the NA 3800 was called GT and the SC 3800 was called GTP. After the V8 came out it went base (no trim name), then GT for the SC 3800, then GXP. Odd move because the 3800 SC had always been called GTP even in the earlier generation but that's what they did.

[@kingavery8918]

I got a 2004 grand prix gtp. It's my fucking baby.😍😍😍😍

[@aaronbays4]

I always thought these were nice, good looking cars until you stepped inside. That's a really ugly/cheap feeling dash IMO. Somehow Pontiac thought that by making their interiors busier it was a step up from the more plain Chevy interiors. Instead they were just uglier than a Chevy or Buick interior, not better.

[@Cactusjuicevic]

Subbed.

[@cameronbailey9179]

I just crashed mine

[@chirazy8974]

I 💓 my Mokena.....//W\\

[@roba6187]

Should never compare this car to a Honda. Maybe a Dodge Intrepid but not a honda. That just makes you sound foolish.

[@Dabal_R]

the front looks so bad

[@mindstage]

Clearly you don't read with any more depth than you write. Might want to send Robert Monk a box of mini muffins for openly plagiarizing the GM-10 section of his paper "GM Corporate Governance Case Study." Of course, that document was proven wildly inaccurate by history. The GM-10 platform may not have met overly optimistic projections, and certainly was expensive to develop, but by any objective measure it was a huge success, and the cars more than met their design intentions.

[@jacobreed47]

"Regular Car Reviews" anyone???? Exact take on how they do reviews

[@dakotarainwater5846]

That is a gtp not a gt

[@dakotarainwater5846]

@@atomicautomobile8537 that was kind of dumb, guess it just makes my 2004 gt look better than it is lol

[@doZerBoy]

There was NO GTP in 2006. The GT was supercharged and had all the bells and whistles the gtp always had. GM just dropped the Badging. I own a 2006 GT. Bought it in 09.