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US $7,500.00
Year:1997 Mileage:999999 Color: Red /
 Tan
Location:

Cumberland, Maryland, United States

Cumberland, Maryland, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.8L Supercharged
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1G2WP5217VF289105 Year: 1997
Model: Grand Prix
Trim: GTP
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 999,999
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: GTP
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Sporty 1997 Pontiac GRAND PRIX GTP Supercharged 3.8L- W Body - L67 - Reserve set low - Bid with Confidence!!


I have owned this car for a little over a year and when I bought it, it had a cracked windshield + balled tires and rear tint pealing. When I brought it home, within  2 weeks I noticed the coolant elbow had a hard to notice leak as it was the original one.  I decided first to put tires and a windshield to get it state inspected.

It is a solid ride that has dead straight steering no hands.  Did a mod on supercharger system and car accelerates much faster than stock (the new mod shortened the supercharger belt by almost 3 inches which gives this car a much faster boost.  The car cruises at 70 - 80 easily on hwy and handles great!  

Adult driven and not abused...Car accelerates very fast and has digital boost control option.  Also this car averages about 20 - 29 mpg and is front wheel drive. 

For a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Supercharged 3.8L - The car is 16 years old.  Personally from one person to the next I would give this car the following ratings:
 
Actual Visual Body - a flat 7.0 some blemishes, NO RUST  but has some expected minor rust underneath the car. 
Mechanical 9.0 (after all work put in)
Engine: 150K+ - Proves to still be a strong engine - sounds healthy - which leads me to believe this car was mechanically assembled with good precision and care at factory and also presume that this car has mostly highway miles and adult driven.
Interior 7.0
Electrical 7.0
Leaks: noticed it was leaking on front passenger floor board. When I put in new windshield had resealed it. I also heard that this was typical for grand prix produced in these years. It does not leak anymore.  

Again these are just things that I have noticed.

In a little over a year I put about 12 thousand+ miles on this car and with all the new parts and maintenance... kinks seem to be smoothed out... overall rating of this car for this year from engine to tail pipe...I would give this car a solid 7 out of 10.  A 7.0 because intake gaskets will need replaced soon which is common for GM / Pontiac given the mileage.  

This car is sporty with many after market auto part manufacturers which make it a real contender if done right.  Check out you tube for the coolest Pontiac GTP vids / pics and you'll find that years 1997 and up make for sweet rides!

Other than that this car runs excellent the way it is now with decent gas mileage.

Parts installation 2012 - 2013

New Battery:  $90 (warranty)

New Battery Terminal Connections - $27

New Genuine AC DELCO ALTERNATOR: $245 (still have original alternator and is in working condition)

New Large Capacity Dual Core Radiator - $249

New Rad cap - $9

New GM Alternator Connector Pigtail - $37

New 180 Thermostat/gasket - $12

New AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs - $64

New  (4) NEXEN N - 7000 245-45-17 Tires - Bought Summer of 2012 - $ 755

New Monroe Performance Struts - $750

New (4) Brake Rotors Drilled Slotted - $275

New (4) Ceramic Premium Brake pads - $150

New GM Coil Packs - $298 (still have original ones and they are in working condition)

Rebuilt 4T65E (HD) Transmission (still have original transmission with crate included) - $2300 (The 4T65E-HD (code MN7) is a heavy duty version of the 4T65-E used with more powerful engines such as the LS4 V8 and L67/L32 Supercharged V6)


New Transmission Cooler - Hayden Large Capacity - Ultra cool - $60

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 Cooler Feature:

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100% Pressure Tested at 150 PSI for Quality Assurance
High Efficiency Turbulators in Every Tube for maximun Heat Dissipation
3/8" Push-On Fittings for Quick and Easy Installation

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New Transmission lines - $28

New Transmission Fluid/Filter Mobil 1 Synthetic - $104

New Oil Pan-Gasket/Cleaned/Resealed - $250 (Labor/sub-frame inspected while removed)

New Oil Level Sensor - $38

New Oil Pressure Switch - $18

New GM Spark Plug Wires - $82

New M90 Supercharger  - $750

New GM Supercharger Oil - $16

New ZZP Supercharger Coupler (green) - $27

New Pulley System (complete) - $125

New Accessories Belt Tensioner - $124

New Supercharger Belt Tensioner - $130

Boost Bypass set-up with new Supercharger belt - (2.5-2.75") shorter- $38

New Accessories Belt - $58 (still have used one and is in okay condition)

New Moog Control Arms (front driver/passenger)* - $267

New Moog Ball Joints* - $189

New Moog Outer Tie Rods* (2) - $67

New inline Fram Fuel Filter - $16

New Cold Air Intake (3.5" x 9") - $219

New Cardone MAF sensor - $137

New Cardone MAP sensor - $59

New Blower Resistor - $39

New Crank Position sensor - $27

New Prestone Coolant and Flush - $35

New GMB Genuine water pump/gasket - $76 ( I still have the old water pump )

New Radiator hoses w/ new clamps - $38

New Heater Core hoses w/ new clamps - $34

New Heater Core bypass U-shape hose for trips just in case you have an unexpected emergency etc.  - $7 (I keep in trunk)

New AC Compressor-Bypass pulley for emergency - (in trunk) - $40

New Keyless Entry Device 4 button w/ remote start - $87

New 5900K H.I.D. Head Light - $66

New T-304 Stainless Steel Exhaust Headers* - $379

New Locking Gas Cap - $22

New HUD Windshield - Digital Heads up Display of speed for night driving - $300

New Premium Windshield Wipers - $55

4 American Eagle Racing Rims - 17" - $850

Performance Hood - $750

12 disc Cd player 

Loaded  - Leather - all factory options w/ Security System / heated/ pwr seats

Power sunroof option

AC Blows Ice Cold  - Charged with Freon 

New PCV Valve - $7

New Oil Cooler sandwich adapter*- $81

New Coolant Bypass Elbow 

New Lug Nut Set $37

2 spare tires Included

Parts denoting an * require installation and are newly sealed in original box.


Car runs perfect and is maintained ... Sad to sell it but this car is an automatic and straight up ... although it's nice, I finding that I prefer a manual more than ever.  I kept a log of all receipts and is able to be verified.  In approx. 1 years time I shelled out $$$ to get this ride down where I can trust it to be a reliable car for trips and vacations if you know what I am saying... a good used car... This car could go the distance!  I drove 8 hrs and it ran sweet! I always filled her up with 92 octane and every few months put in fuel treatment to lubricate internals. 


What I would do to the car to make it even sweeter: Put in high end forged piston/cam/rods/springs (rebuild) from ZZ performance, pcm retune, 19" inch rims with ZR rated tires with performance exhaust mufflers, and one step further add on a turbo charger kit with high end fan operated engine oil cooler with manual switch, trans ratio/torque converter, lowered springs, and brembo brakes. 

It has Mobil 1 Synthetic Motor Oil with High Quality Fram oil filter.

The car needs a good buffing on the hood but is normal for this year. Mechanically needs nothing and is ready to cruise!  The car is sold "AS IS" with no warranty or claims implied unless specified.  Clear title in hand.  I will do the best to answer any questions.  



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