Since they all have the 3800 V-6 motor, why did you guys buy a Grand Prix instead of a Monte Carlo or Chevy Impala?? Whats the reason

Looks... love the body styling of the 97-03's

Course I never thought I would do everything that I've done to my car.

I actually rode in my cousins 96 Oldsmobile LSS, with the 3.8 S/C. Its pimp, and he told me to look for a 97 or newer grand prix, so I looked for a GTP, and I got a 2002 GTP.

Montes and Impalas didn't get the supercharged motor until much later, and they didn't run for long until the motors were changed again. GTP > them, if only for the length of the production run of the s/c motor.

I personally think Montes are ugly; the newer ones are better, but they still look weird. Impalas are boring-looking, especially the new ones, and they're EVERYWHERE, just like Mustangs.

I rarely ever see a GTP around here, it's all white/silver SEs and a few GTs. Reason enough for me. It's different in other places, though, I'm sure.

It was this or a Hyndai Sonata...

And I haven't regretted that choice once

Love the GP all around!! Looks, inside and out, ride handeling, and I can stomp any Monte Carlo(chick car)or Impala (old peoples car)

Well I got this because to many people had impalas and specially the police which I hate with a passion, far as the monte carlos, Im not really into two door cars because if I sit in a two door car,nobody can sit behind me because of my height.

So I think the grand prix is sexy but when I bought the car I did not know about gtp's then until I joined this site which was last year.

So the gtp or any supercharged grand prix is my next car in about 2 years or so.

I bought mine because:

1. It was fast
2. nobody thinks of a grand prix as being fast.
3. I like being different.
4. It was dark and a two door
5. Front wheel drive (wisconsin snow)
6. It was 40k less, 3 years newer, 10x nicer and faster than my stuck up aunts '97 GT
7. Got good deal
8. Montes are everywhere and ugly
9. My grandma dives a impala
10. Leather interior w/heated seat
11. Heads-up display
12. Having people say WTF was that when you blow past them with supercharger whinning.
13. Comfy, Roomy, sexy exterior, and don't handle like a boat.
14. It can smoke 99.9% of any import on the road
15. Its GM

Is that enough?

Hmmm I did my research, and I did drive a monte. But I really didn't like it, and the ones with the Sc really don't have badges that say it.

Also one of my friends had a Gp Gt, and I asked him if he were to get one again. which one would he get....he said if he could go back in time he would've looked for a GTP instead of the GT.

Also I wanted a Forced Induction! Nothing wrong with that.

To copy lonezergling, it was this or a Dodge Neon. I needed a car for college and for $3800 OTD with 88k miles on a '00, it couldn't be beat.

I was into getting a 2dr car. I didn't even think of the monte at the time. I like its rear but the front looks too boring. The impala is one of the most boring cars I've ever rode in. I'd be making $400+ payments a month on a rent a car. Personally, I'd rather own a pontiac than a chevy.

I decided the GT as it was the most fun to drive, love the exhaust sound and smiled over its looks. Finally, the monte's and especially the impala's gray interior looks "who ya foolin" super cheap.

The styling both exterior and interior of the Grand Prix by far out shines the other two. It is agressive and sporty. It makes a statement about the driver.

the later model Montes do have a fold down back seat which could be handy...but thats the only thing I wish I had that I dont (and that can be remedied)...as referenced by my screen name, I am a Batman nut, and if there is one thing the Bat has always had is a cool car with lots of "toys"
The GP offers shapely looks the other two dont come close to (the mark of a truly distinctive car is people know what it is even without badges)...but the interior is where the GP really shines...it swaggers with attitude, its red instrument panel lighting and HUD say "hit the right button and I'll transform into a jet fighter"

Monte Carlos have had folding rear seats since 95.

I had a 95 Z34, but even before I bought the monte I wanted a Grand Prix. The 95-99 Monte Carlo was just a Lumina with 2 doors. It wasa nice car with a nice ride quality, but I got tired of the car and the problems with it. (3.4L DOHC FTL) Traded the Monte in and got my gp, havent regreted it.

i was looking into buying a car and the monte's that were in the same milage and year were more expensive along with insurance prices.

plus i like the body and the interior more.

Is there a pcm difference between the cars. The reason I ask, a while bach hepertech offered a programer that they claimed worked on all 3800 powered gm vehicles. When I called hypertec about it the said the programmer would not work with Pontiac PCM's. Can anyone clear this up?

Is there a pcm difference between the cars. The reason I ask, a while back hypertech offered a programer that they claimed worked on all 3800 powered gm vehicles. When I called hypertech about it they said the programmer would not work with Pontiac PCM's. Can anyone clear this up?

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I bought the Grand Prix because it wasn't a Monte or Impala...

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Why did I buy a Grand Prix 2003 GT instead of an Impala or Monte Carlo? Looks for one thing. As others have said already the Impala and Monte are boring looking cars compared to the sleek and sexy lines of a Grand Prix. Also the interior of a Grand Prix for me has room and comfort. My dad has a 2003 Black Monte Carlo SS and I have drivin it a few times and it dont seem to have that smooth driving feel to it like my Grand Prix does and it dont seem to handle as well. The bottom line is I just dont like it. My GT gets more looks then my dads car and he dont seem to like that but what can you do? As for the Impala? I never have liked it. The looks alone of the car turn me off. I have always wanted a Pontiac Grand Prix and when I bought mine I was and still am happy as hell I did it and have never regretted it.

I love the this car since the day they came out with the 97-03 body style. I had to buy a car when my F.O.R.D( Found on Roadside Dead) Taurus quit I had to buy a car. And when I seen it I knew I had to have it.

i got stuck between a rock and a hard place...my last p.o.s died on me after three months(honda prelude)I got tired of imports and wanted another GM product...wanted something quick that got reasonable mileage on the account of college(i drive 60+ miles round trip)and then i found my gtp...i hate red...but it was a heck of a deal (6,800 out the door with 57,000 miles)and it HAD to be a two door...i found plenty of cheap GP GT four doors but said noooooooo...i love my car...

~Stauffie

I always call Monte Carlos on the road cock riders cuase thats what they look like I think. Impalas lost it after about 1975 in my opinion back when they were pushers. GP's have a lot more style always have. Even the mid to early 90s ones looked better then the cock riders of todays market. Dont get me stared on Cobalts. Thumbs down POS.