[Phrosted]

Oh, don't get me wrong, I love the 6, but GM might suck me in after all.

First off, if you haven't seen this car, I think it's the best looking Pontiac to date:

http://www.pontiac.com/grandprix/index.jsp...p?source=hmlnav

Click the link for the 2004 tour.

Second, I can get this car for far less than I could a 6, and it's looking mighty attractive:

I can get any pontiac for invoice, since I know a lot of people at the dealership, I'd say the invoice of the 2004 GP is around $20,000. My mom's got a sunfire, so I can get $1,000 in loyalty cash, $19,000. I've got $1,500 on a GM card, that's $17,500. I don't know if GM is going to offer any incentives on this car, but I'd bet on it. After destination and fees, that makes the car around $19,200 without options, that means I can get a nicely equipped GTII for the same price as a stripped 6s.

What do you guys think? I've driven the 6 and love it, but this deal might be too good to pass up...

 

[CzechMate]

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If you like it, go for it. But at the end of the day, it's a Pontiac I thought my Mustang was cheap looking, but after driving a rental Sunfire and seeing Firebirds, it was clear that Pontiacs are even worse. I myself would not buy any current Chevy or Pontiac sedan, no matter how cheap, but that's just me.

Yes, you get a powerful, big, fairly decent handling car for extremely good price. In the end, it's your money - spend it well and make sure you don't regret your purchse later.

 

[DennyA]

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That's the one based on the Australian car, right?

It wouldn't tempt me. I don't like the styling at all. Screams "cheesy American". The 6 is sporty but still subtle and sleek.

I do like the fact that the Grand Prix has an available HUD, though.

Seriously... You'll just have to drive it and see how it handles, how the interior feels, etc. It's really too early to tell with no hands-on experience.

Having owned GM and having owned a previous Mazda and a Ford Probe built in the same plant as the 6, I'd definitely still go for the 6 just for build quality and reliability.

 

[Phrosted]

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Maybe I should be hoping that Mazda rolls out some nice incentives around April/May when I'll be ordering the car. And yes, the HUD is totally awesome. It's like driving a video game! Now, whether or not that's a good thing is another issue intirely.

The GTO is based on the Holden Monaro, as far as I know the new GP is all Pontiac.

Mmmm.... heated leather seats are pulling me in....

As far as build quality goes, I could always get an extended warrenty with all the money I save

 

[Matt]

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The GTO is based on the Holden Monero[/b]

Monaro...

 

[Phrosted]

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Damn! Editing a topic doesn't change quotes!

 

[DennyA]

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Hmmm... Automobile Magazine is pretty lukewarm on it.

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/0303_...tiac_grandprix/

It certainly doesn't read like it handles like a 6.

And if this is the best they can come up with...
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When asked what sets the Grand Prix apart from the growing list of great sedans from Japan and Germany, Lynn Myers, Pontiac-GMC's general manager, said, "Well, it's a Pontiac."[/b]

 

[Omega]

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Teh tapshift is pretty cool. kinda like paddle shifting.

 

[AliAL]

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Yeah I like the tapshift part too. That interior is a big improvement for Pontiac. Also I hope they use softer plastics in this one they the usually do.

 

[chindo]

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Originally posted by CzechMate


            If you like it, go for it. But at the end of the day, it's a Pontiac [/b]

Werd! I personally would not get an American car. Sure they are cheap but that also means cheaper quality. But hey if you want to save some dough and that is a car you like than by all means go for it.

 

[Phrosted]

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Man, I'm torn, I really like the idea of being able to say to someone, "my car is the blue mazda" and not having to walk them to it in a parking lot. Mazda has said they're going to be offering incentives com April, so I hope they're good ones, I definately think the 6 is a better car...