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"Used Pontiac Grand Prix Overview And
How To Buy At The Best Price!"

We're of the opinion that the Grand Prix was a far better automobile than most people realize. We think it's handicapped a bit as an "American" car. But did you know that J.D. Power gave the 2005 model, for example, it's top ranking (5 out of 5) for both Mechanical Quality and Overall Quality? And another 5 for the 2006 AND 2007 as well.

I mean, the much acclaimed 2005 Honda Accord scored a 4.5 in both categories (still an excellent rating). This should be telling people something.

Sometimes American cars get no respect, and rightfully so when compared to their foreign competition. But not in this case. The Grand Prix was really a nice car and it's too bad more American cars weren't made like it at the time (produced through 2008).

And Cars.com's Consumer Car Reviews gave it 4.8 stars out of 5 ... with 5's in performance, handling and value for the money. Consumers happen to be the ultimate judge of a car's real performance and value.

And Edmunds.com says, "Solid drivetrains, loads of features, fun to drive."

Back in the 1960's the Grand Prix started out as a luxury car. Today, it's a very nice family coupe (the coupe was dropped in 2004) or sedan ... even comes with a V8 option for those looking for extra power. The various V6 engines also provide plenty of pep while still getting quite respectable gas mileage ... up to 30 mpg on the highway.

Coming with its fine-tuned ride and handling strengths, is a very driver-friendly interior with easy to see and use controls. However, the interior build materials still look and feel cheaper than the Grand Prix's European competitors, despite some improvements in recent years. This is an area where we'd like to see further upgrades.

Base model trim levels are impressive. A 200-horsepower V6, 16-inch wheels, OnStar, cruise control, air-conditioning, CD player, keyless entry, power windows and power mirrors are all standard features on 2004 and newer models. The GT features a supercharged 260-hp V6, 17-inch wheels and some features that were options on the base model.

The top-of-the-line GXP adds a 303-horsepower V8, a firmer suspension tuning, performance tires, a heads-up display, some unique trim as well as 18-inch alloy wheels.

Overall, we think the Grand Prix makes a more than solid choice as a used car candidate and represents a lot of car for the money. And we think the GT makes the best overall choice for its balance of power, fuel economy and handling.

And we have a number of suggestions to help you save money when buying one.

How To Buy A Pre-Owned Pontiac Grand
Prix At The Best Price:

There are actually several different ways to buy a used Grand Prix at the lowest price, even at wholesale.

ONE - Car Auctions:

You can go to Open-To-The-Public Car Auctions in your own geographic area to acquire a wholesale Grand Prix first-hand. While this may take more time and effort on your part, there are indeed some excellent deals (usually below wholesale) for those who shop these events.

Here's an article with additional information on locating these auctions and the key issues in using them to your advantage: Find A Pontiac Grand Prix At A Public Car Auction In Your Own Area.


TWO - Spot Wholesale Opportunities On Dealer Lots:

The technique explained here is incredibly effective and involves learning how to identify high quality but "price-distressed" used Grand Prix models for sale right on dealer lots, ones they are extemely desperate to sell and potentially ready to unload.


THREE - Set Up A Dealer Competition:

Another excellent method involves getting several used car dealers to compete for your business. See the details in this Used Car Buying Guide. It's just amazing what happens to prices when you force dealers to fight among each other for your sale.


Also ...

If you're interested in a "Brand New" Car, there are some great deals to be had right now if you know how to do it.

People swear by the interesting method detailed in this article for getting the absolute best negotiated prices on NEW cars.