Copart $300 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT1 Wide Track WIN - It Runs!!

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[@reyesbravo1341]

I just bought a 2005 potiac GTP 3800 and it's super clean in and out. Listed as "needs fix don't know the issue " come to find out it was just a wheel sensor for the traction control. I can seriously dive this car across the US and back. Definitely scored and its a supercharged

[@SeriousAboutSalvage]

I love the fact that you just get in these cars straight from Copart and just go for it !

[@hookyjo72]

Please do more videos on this car, I would love to see it finished

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Next video on it Friday.

[@voicetube]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds awesome, I'm certainly looking forward to it :-)

[@hookyjo72]

Bitchin!!!! I can't wait, I thought about getting one of these cars, it had every option, but I fell in love with a 2002 Crown Victoria Police interceptor instead.

[@georgeballew3649]

I have a 2004 GT1 myself mine had the same issue and I just cleaned the throttle body and map air sensor haven't had anymore problems

[@MRSYKES-ep2el]

Bro you shouldn't never feel down in the dumps cause we all look to you and your videos to make our day better and we all can relate to that Grand Prix doesn't matter if it never runs we're looking forward to the next adventure........

[@lawrencetaylor5481]

Those people who got mad at you because you broke down need to remember that next time they break down. I don't care what you drive or how much money you have, if you drive, you WILL break down at some point. It's inevitable. Keep doing what you love. You've got a new subscriber in me.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Welcome to the show Lawrence! Thank you for subbing!!

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

Ok so listen up all pontiacs have a design flaw go to your dealership by the gm recommended spark plug cables and some new plugs The cheaper plug wires in pontiacs don’t work and will display a engine service light if you use them they cause a ark off of the cable to the engine block giving you a misfire and service engine code

[@sjonas4864]

Randy my best friend had the same problem with his 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix and it turned out to be the ignition module. If you get a DX Code P0301 do not waste your time change the throttle body and replace the ignition module. Best decision you will make.

[@sjonas4864]

I meant to say not to change the throttle body. I do speak from experience.

[@danberg1018]

Check your gas gauge. Looks empty to me.

[@MrJav69]

It's definitely out of gas unless the gauge is broke.

[@trinityboo15]

I was looking at that . Maybe the gas pump on the passenger side tho

[@79tazman]

yes that's a good way to burn the fuel pump up is driving on empty

[@Expatriate1977]

Randy that car is a steal. with small issues that you can fix super fast and for not too much money. I like those gran prix. They hold up really well and one of my former coworkers owned one with over 300.000 miles on it. Still ran great but i think he must have replaced the trans on it. Still, for the money there are not too many cars that can match what you get for that money.

[@randysmallridge3392]

135k miles on a 3.8 ain't even broke in lol

[@baileyfox2546]

Hi Randy, been going through a real tough time lately, watching your videos helps alot, and gives me a reason to keep going with my own business. Your the reason I started selling cars and your still the reason I haven't given up trying to do it

[@baileyfox2546]

@@ddemier not too badly loss on a couple when I first started, but defo getting better profit wise.

[@baileyfox2546]

@@ddemier I'm in the UK so mainly smaller cars do better, the big one sell but take an age to shift, convertibles sell decent in the summer, and obviously 4x4s in the winter.

[@baileyfox2546]

@@ddemier brands over here that sell well are vauxhall corsas their a little hatchback and ford fiestas

[@christianlupo5587]

Reduced Engine Power-Replace Throttle Body and Sensor, ABS Sensor and everything else is all an Electrical fix, Clear the System unhook the Battery. I own a Grand Prix GTP have had the same Issue. Overall a great quick car no doubt, I have 135k on mine also. Great great car

[@danielcarter5579]

Didnt even watch yet, but I love those grand prix actually has an exact one 2004 black but had 211k when I bought it and then crashed it at 45 mph and was completely fine safest cars I say man

[@mph5896]

The APP codes, you prob have a dead spot in the gas pedal assembly. That will put the car in reduced power/limp mode. Cheap/easy fix.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Bingo!! That and cut wires for the EGR, and a broken in half MAP.

[@blacknight771]

That's what I was thinking.The pedal position sensor and that's located on the gas pedal maybe to to three bolts that hold it on very easy fix.

[@rayjay8322]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds LOL!

[@big_kapp4425]

Hey m ph you make it seem the car needs Viagra 💊 haha gotta love KZbin

[@guruoo]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds No shit? I'd say at least third of the time I was working parts counter, what was brought to me as a major issue turned out to be something simple.

[@taurus38splul]

I bought one brand new, the only car I ever bought new and I love it still. 30 mpg hwy. I just put new rear parking brake cables on it and had to replace the equalizer and equalizer insulator.

[@quicksilver462]

I noticed that the braces are missing from the engine compartment, one brace goes from the radiator support over the battery to the passenger strut tower, and the other one goes from the rad. support to the driver side strut tower.

[@TheTalonts]

Why are you talking about having it AAA towed when you have multiple pickups and a dolly? Or did you sell the dolly too?

[@trbstang]

It is at the other house. He left it a few videos ago

[@trentwilliamson4509]

I like how you pick these up from copart expecting them to drive home and not really have a backup plan. Makes it exciting. Lol

[@TheAmazingDrCheat]

She is absolutely gorgeous just needs some tlc cant wait to see more videos with this Pontiac. :D

[@impurfektprojectsgarage1688]

Always carry more tools than you expect when it comes to a used car

[@Pierson116]

Those cars are very solid cars usually. I really like these cars actually and ive tried looking for one for a while. Cant beat that 3800!

[@nickking1510]

The Orange my daily driver 2004 gp gt 400500 3.8 over maintained runs shifts like new . Transmissions fluid ,power steering fluid , brake changed annually. Modded exhaust 2 stainless 2.5 straight through mufflers I bought surplus-new$28.00each and resonator delete. I get 35 mpg reliable as hell ,parts cheap from GM and aftermarket. Almost as reliable as my supercharged modded 1976 vette

[@wbrobst8640]

A bad ground on my GP GT1 caused the limp/no power/stalling issue. fixed a cable and good ever since.

[@psmith6852]

hi friend.i have a 2005 with 267.464 miles and the only issues ive had with it is the water pump and the igintion plate i had to replace .one thing for note don t try and buy one at advance auto parts ,i did it only lasted zero miles ,and the price was 137,00 i purchased a orginal one off ebay for 35.00 its still perfect today 7 years later..i paid 1,300 for it used ,at the time it was valuled at 3,700 ive had several try and buy it and ive just kelp it .these engins are some of the best ever made.

[@codycrawford2385]

My mom had a 2004 GTP the supercharged 3800 V6 and it was a beast, I loved that car so much and it was fun to drive

[@biohazardshrimp]

When Pontiac closed the value of orange led’s plummeted.

[@alexpacoe6050]

I’ve been getting burned out on all the ads lately but now that the Jeep Groundhog Day commercial keeps coming on I’m happy lol

[@werlost9858]

They have a GXP from that same generation with a 5.3 like the Impala SS. That would be a fun car!

[@JuniorFan08]

I had a Fusion orange '04 GT 2 for 5 1/2 years. Bought it with 3400 miles on it and traded it when it had 55000 on it. It was a great car and I still miss it. One thing to be cautious about, make sure the valve cover gaskets are good. This generation 3.8 had a reputation of leaking oil and catching on fire.

[@jimnielsen4076]

I think this was a great buy. Good choice Randy! Low miles, decent body & a 3800. I've always thought Pontiac had a better ride than their GM cousins. That paint will look good after a correction. Time for another trailer with a winch.

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

I don't know you other than your videos but to watch you rise from uber boy to utuber man refills has been a good ride proud of you young man ,keep rollin .

[@dominicene3647]

Thank you Randy for putting in the hard work to provide us with great content every time!

[@JMRRebuilders]

We can totally empathize with you when it comes to equipment issues. We have had so many times with multiple issues. Keep it up man.

[@vincentblue2264]

Not bad Randy it will be a great car. Those always been good cars

[@markturner2646]

Randy I have had two grandprix's and they are very good cars and usually very reliable !!!!

[@mexinumba1]

I bought A grand prix GTP for 700, have put $1500 in repairs and still working on it!! I'm not giving up on it, car interior is leather and all electric and really want to make it run smooth.

[@robertrobbins5456]

Nice enough, some mother would probably love it and drive it for a long time..

[@paulbingville6485]

Think you got a winner there Randy.

[@rayjay8322]

Clean the contacts where the harness connects to the throttlebody. After that, your scanner should easily tell if the TB itself is bad.

[@Wh9499]

Loved the vid. I love Pontiac. I have a Sunfire with 221,800 Miles on it. Drive it everyday would love a grand prix

[@kadengoddard3161]

My brother has a 2007 Pontiac GP with 220 000 kms on it. He got it last year and it hasn't had a single issue. Hes planning on selling it to me when I turn 16

[@bartlett1389]

you can't beat a gm 3800 v6 it's so much better then the 3.6 v6 i love them engines i had 3 cars with them and my wife also has had 3 or 4 cars with that engine and i would love to see that engine come back to use in todays cars sad that GM stopped production of them

[@aaronjenkins9977]

Randy, time to bite the bullet and buy a double car trailer. With the number of cars you're going to be buying for the lot it will be a necessity!

[@montyholland3357]

Definitely need to change the mass air flow sensor and the cat, plus tires obviously. Nice flip car 👍. Hurry Randy hide they're coming for you. Sirens blaring they want their car back. LMAO 😂😂

[@cportmikesautomotiverepair1355]

Oh yea one of the best cars ever I got a 2005 model i never lost a race yet very much power 3800 gang good job GM guys😊

[@ginjuice4681]

Hey you got it home safe that's great, me I had Copart towed mine 80 miles to my house, I paid for it online, the car was home, only took 1.5 hours later. Now my Copart Mustang I am getting ready for spring and having great fun doing it. I found $18 in change, beach boys CD, and 1 unused baby diaper, cost to tow it was $169 minus the $18 in change I found, so $151 to bring it to me. Copart had the State mail me the clean title I tell you Copart works fast and has great customer service people.

[@haydenuk02]

The car just needs a lot of love brilliant work thanks for the content

[@isaiahgrube]

My favorite Grand Prix is the Grand Prix gxp, with the 5.3l v8

[@aslamb6489]

You got you a dandy Car for $550.00 Randy you could not beat that price anywhere that I know of & you are right a good detailer will make that Car look brand new KUDOS & A BIG THUMBS UP G.M. Pontiac all the way

[@tcfdod2007]

Great video Randy. At least we got to see some of the drive back video. After all the improvements you mentioned, maybe fix some of the interior plastics if its in the budget?

[@DEADZONE180]

I have a 2006 Pontiac grand prix drives nice once you sort out the issues plus it's cheap on parts bought mine for 100 bucks threw a motor with 92k for 275 bucks runs like a top

[@Sandman_1913]

Helluva score, Randy. Nice work

[@brian5o]

Great score on this one, Randy. You really got a great deal on the car and I bet she's going to clean up really nice. I've always loved my Pontiacs and this one is going to be a great-driving beaut when she's done! Nice job, Randy! Keep up the great work, my friend!

[@lloydcc]

The first car I bought as an adult was a used 1996 Granprix. It ran for 250k miles before the engine gave out. I did have to have the transmission rebuilt at 200k.

[@jwoolery99]

Even despite missing footage (which does suck), that car is going to clean up beautifully.

[@robertwilkins839]

Check the underhand fuse box there is a diode fuse there turn the key to the ignition position pull the diode fuse then put it back then start the car.

[@jerryfield5815]

Randy I have a 96 G.P. was the last year they made the front like the firebird. Still my daily driver.

[@aicsusa]

Great video it brings back memories when I was a kid and my granfather had a 64 grand prix. It was a boat and a half! Boy have they changed since then. LOL! Thanks for sharing another great video! Take care and God bless you all!

[@jdadon2000]

I love this car. For I have an 05. Its fantastic. Easy to fixes. I have worked on it on my own.

[@joshsantiago6531]

I saw a white Lincoln. Is that yours Randy?

[@pinball541]

Yes, Randy said the Lincoln video will be out on Friday.

[@johnnysmile01]

Nice purchase Randy i love the cars

[@73amx63]

Lincoln probably a better buy. Ref the pole-eece car clean up video and parked next to this one. Congrats!

[@marcosantowski6385]

The 3800 v6 has to be one of the best engines ever made.

[@danp7463]

Absolutely, the 3rd generation 3800 has an aluminum intake. The older plastic intakes would leak coolant into the cylinders and it would hydro lock. The coolant elbow(s) are prone to fail. Luckily there's aftermarket aluminum elbows for a few dollars more than plastic.

[@juandominguez5487]

The car does not look that bad Randy can't wait for the next video where you have it running right

[@pascallachamelle2185]

Wait every day for your video... really good video and intertainment😁. Follow you from uber video.

[@galegregory97]

I think you lost that footage because that truck driver was so mad he chased you around that car with a lug wrench LOL

[@micahhill4786]

Those drive by wire throttle bodies are just a nightmare when they are not working and after you fix it. Be sure to reset the adaption valve on the ecu to be safe cause it will make a map sensor error code as well if not been reset. I don’t know if it will do it on this car, but on the Hyundai’s and fords it does that.

[@ianturner6954]

Pontiac will be great once it’s sorted I see u got the Lincoln as well!!

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Great buy looks like as long as it is not an expensive fix this will have a great profit

[@MrMairu555]

I think you've been very lucky to this point. In my humble opinion, you should use your little towing dolly to bring back all the vehicles unless they are specifically listed as run & drive. It's just (a) common courtesy [specifically in this case to the other customers that you inconvenienced] and (b) a matter of safety. If that car had broken down in the middle of a busy junction, it may not have just caused havoc with the traffic, but maybe a serious accident.

[@billz4071]

Power issue.... try for a clogged exhaust from catalytic converter or muffler. My grandson just had it happen. Ran fine until he stepped on the gas pedal hard. He just got it. He couldn't get over 15-20mph after a while. I drilled a couple holes near the converter on both sides of it. Gets up to 50+mph now. A Ford Freestyle with a V6.

[@wapd205]

How hard it easy is it for a regular person who’s not a car flipper to get a car from copart? I’ve got a young man coming up on driving age and was thinking of getting him a car or truck from there for his first car.

[@pinball541]

Randy has a older video on how to get started with Copart. Randy, & Vehcor inspired me to get my 1st Copart car 2 months ago. I got a white 2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT coupe with 108K miles for 500 bucks. 👍 I feel like I stole it! Hello from Phoenix Arizona!

[@bushybryant8049]

i love that Pontiac I had a 1988 Grand am it was my favorite car

[@leahcimthgirw3163]

I've got a 04 Pontiac myself love this car black also

[@MrJav69]

I think it's great and I think the paint will come back very nice thank you for explaining what happened even after you lost all the footage

[@mikek6150]

Got a grand prix as my first car about a year or two ago, for 300 dollars with an oil leak, power steering leak, and coolant leak, but after fixing the coolant leak it ran like a steel. Around about 2k invested and it's been driving for a couple years or so everyday.

[@DavidWhite-rf1ki]

Your videos are awesome.

[@wiilli7685]

It’s a win. Great buy Randy.

[@igotthis8427]

Send it ...... and check the ignition switch........ wiggle it while it’s running.... see what happens!

[@jaycemcmanus5500]

At first it's doing the same thing my g6 was doing keeps dying out of nowhere but mine throws a p0306 aswell not sure what it cld be did all the spark and injectors stuff too

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Same year as our Monte Carlo, we paid $350 for ours , tho it has double the miles on it compared to yours, Great deal , Liked the video, Have a Good Day Randy

[@J.Ray1776]

If you're planning on keeping it. Change the thermostat, timing belt and water pump. If it ever gets warm its done.

[@thomashouston8268]

Good job mate I still have my 98 GTP got it only for 900 at the auction 3years ago and only has 282556 kms on it to

[@dlivengood59]

You should be able to get the parts for the grand Prix at the pull apart yard.

[@tylerstafford]

Fun fact - the ls variant of the gp came factory with wider front tires

[@mitchellgildea6944]

Randy: For the price I paid for the Grand Prix I think I stole it *Slew of police sirens in the background ensues*

[@InfiniteBumblebee337]

Had an Olds Alero, similar car, and a blast to drive!

[@sasandabirian8768]

Wow look at the concrete pipe in the beginning... i wonder who won that? I bet it has overdrive! Lol

[@lawnside82]

looks like you need your own flatbed tow truck.. or a 5th wheel trailer for the ford....or car trailer.. the one with the winch on front and lifts all 4 wheels.. you cant keep putting your self and others in unsafe condidtions.. like random brakedowns while drivin. you made it home.. god is good.. but what coulda happened? be safe man!!

[@jaredmiller3678]

Love it ! Got my 07 base 234k at 242k now for 200$ from a buddy. Only issue. Is cat needs replaced and pressure solenoid in the trans.

[@JasonTheCollectorGamerreseller]

Randy did it again he found a nother diamonds in the raft nice find keep up the great work and awesome vlogs 😎

[@mikebayliss2003]

If the throttle body doesn't fix the problem try the ignition switch they have a bad problem with them

[@jeremyburkett9695]

I bought mine for 300. Started and ran but trans would only go 200ft before not doing anything. Replaced trans and it’s a brand new car.

[@v3zMedia]

Did you end up having to get the PCM re-flashed on this vehicle? It's a common issue and causes the car to shut off.

[@jordanharper8411]

I got one for 800$ 08 grandprix it would run an drive perfect then just randomly die an read throttle loosing connections or something, turned out it was the ecm put one in it an driving great to this day been a couple months

[@williemohlman153]

I'm really going to be interested in this car love the grand Prix and looking to buy one in near future

[@MrGreen-oi5ey]

Had the same car....all you need is a gas pedal... it's drive by wire and I had the same issue. I use to drive my car with a scanner deleting the code while driving too get rid of the Reduce Engine Power. Change the pedal 1st 2nd change the TPS

[@MrGreen-oi5ey]

I got my pedal from a junkyard but what sucks is GM didn't use that same pedal in a lot of cars a 01' - 02" Monte Carlo SS uses the same pedal if you want to go the cheap route good hunting...GT Riding!!!!😎👍

[@bobbybannerman4547]

NICE GRAND PRIX FIND.

[@WrikSen]

A good cleaning, paint job, and the throttle body replacement would make this perfect, just like you said.. But i would also check on the brakes throughly

[@waynegouin939]

Hi Randy. Nice Wide Track Grand Prix. Should clean up nice!