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SSJ455 · 07-28-2016, 10:05 AM

Is the GXP a Grand Prix? If so it has the 5.3 V8, not the Northstar. I had one from 2006-2013 and I traded it in for a 2013 Regal GS. I kinda wish I kept it. I loved the V8. It moved! I had no issues with the transmission though I have heard of many people having issues with them. I guess it all depends on how it was driven. Much like the Monte SS back in the day (80's).

ChibiBlackSheep · 07-28-2016, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SSJ455

Is the GXP a Grand Prix? If so it has the 5.3 V8, not the Northstar. I had one from 2006-2013 and I traded it in for a 2013 Regal GS. I kinda wish I kept it. I loved the V8. It moved! I had no issues with the transmission though I have heard of many people having issues with them. I guess it all depends on how it was driven. Much like the Monte SS back in the day (80's).

It's a crapshoot with the 4t65e. I had 1 go when my Monte Carlo was stock with the 3800. My parents' own an LS4 Monte and they are on their second trans, and believe me, my mother does not drive like a crazy person.

steveww · 07-28-2016, 10:57 AM

I have lived in Ohio and been driving for 40 years.

I have only owned one 4 wheel drive car and that was to pull
jet skis/ boat from water.

I drove my Camaro last winter no problems.

A few years ago after the Blizzard drove to In-laws. from Cinci Ohio to Galesburg IL, the roads were littered with SUV' wrecks, some were upside down in the medium. I was driving a front wheel drive Olds. had absolutely no problems. I think not all but many have a feeling of invincibility when they have 4 wheel drive.

I am just saying don't need an SUV or 4 wheel drive.

thanks though for all your input.

jeff657756 · 07-28-2016, 11:44 AM

My daily is an 04 grand prix. Has 120k miles and I love it. Only problem I have had is the power steering.

KI4NPZ · 07-28-2016, 12:30 PM

I've been thinking the same thing lately. Sometimes it gets pretty snowy here, so I'm seriously considering this 2005 GMC Envoy XUV that I found at a dealership. Its loaded with the 5.3 and 4WD, 99k miles, asking $10.9k. Since my 1998 Durango took a crap, I've looking for something to replace it with before winter gets here. I take a lot of trips to the dump with garbage, so the cargo area is better suited for that than other SUVs, but still get the comfort and stuff of an SUV

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...9536/overview/

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Originally Posted by steveww

just like the the title says.

I am getting ready to buy a 2nd car to lighten the load on my Camaro.
for errands, winter/bad weather ect.

I am looking at
2006 Grand Prix Base with 3800 Series III
113,000--130000 miles Around 4000--5500

I just came across a 2006 GXP V8.
135000 miles for $5,000..
At first I was really excited then saw how many Transmission issues this Car model has.

any body have experience with the GXP, Should I stay away?

thanks

acammer · 07-28-2016, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by steveww

I have lived in Ohio and been driving for 40 years.

I have only owned one 4 wheel drive car and that was to pull
jet skis/ boat from water.

I drove my Camaro last winter no problems.

A few years ago after the Blizzard drove to In-laws. from Cinci Ohio to Galesburg IL, the roads were littered with SUV' wrecks, some were upside down in the medium. I was driving a front wheel drive Olds. had absolutely no problems. I think not all but many have a feeling of invincibility when they have 4 wheel drive.

I am just saying don't need an SUV or 4 wheel drive.

thanks though for all your input.

I hear that. I'm in the heart of the lake effect snow band where we get more snow in a weekend than some "snowy" places get all year. I've never had a need for 4WD, good snow tires and I could concur just about any unplowed road with 2WD. I did my commercial delivery route through a few winters and my 2003 Impala would go through anything I asked it to - and nobody is plowing parking-lots at 2am. My traction control unit is between my ears.

Flotek · 07-28-2016, 04:50 PM

I use a newer Avalanche as my dd . Love it reliable powerful versatile good on fuel

Rainbow1616 · 07-28-2016, 05:53 PM

I have an 04 Grand Prix and I still love that car, It has about 142k with no issues, Original tranny, engine etc.

prod · 07-28-2016, 07:04 PM

Get an HHR. Cheap, slow, full of rattles, ugly, needs regular repair, but lots of cargo room under the hatch.
Total opposite of the camaro.

maddoggyusa · 07-28-2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by prod

Get an HHR. Cheap, slow, full of rattles, ugly, needs regular repair, but lots of cargo room under the hatch.
Total opposite of the camaro.

I had a loaner HHR and my goodness I couldn't see traffic signals when I stopped the upper windshield is like at eye level. I kept thinking something wrong with my seat it won't go any lower. lol

prod · 07-28-2016, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

I had a loaner HHR and my goodness I couldn't see traffic signals when I stopped the upper windshield is like at eye level. I kept thinking something wrong with my seat it won't go any lower. lol

Oh yeah, forgot about that one. Some owners actually bought one of those glass prism lenses that they used back in the 50's, if they didnt still have one.

WoodBoss · 07-29-2016, 07:41 AM

Get a Toyota Camry or Lexus ES300 or similar, those cars go 300k miles easy and can be had for a few thousand dollars. They are good in the snow too.

prod · 07-29-2016, 09:22 PM

My winter car is a 1997 cavalier, power steering needs to be topped up every year, other than that its been problem free for the last 20yrs. And if it does break down, just leave it roadside and buy another one, dirt cheap.

JCunningham · 07-30-2016, 12:03 AM

all wheel drive

07-28-2016, 10:05 AM	#15
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	Is the GXP a Grand Prix? If so it has the 5.3 V8, not the Northstar. I had one from 2006-2013 and I traded it in for a 2013 Regal GS. I kinda wish I kept it. I loved the V8. It moved! I had no issues with the transmission though I have heard of many people having issues with them. I guess it all depends on how it was driven. Much like the Monte SS back in the day (80's). __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

07-28-2016, 10:57 AM	#17
steveww RUSH TWO Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Milford, OH Posts: 223	I have lived in Ohio and been driving for 40 years. I have only owned one 4 wheel drive car and that was to pull jet skis/ boat from water. I drove my Camaro last winter no problems. A few years ago after the Blizzard drove to In-laws. from Cinci Ohio to Galesburg IL, the roads were littered with SUV' wrecks, some were upside down in the medium. I was driving a front wheel drive Olds. had absolutely no problems. I think not all but many have a feeling of invincibility when they have 4 wheel drive. I am just saying don't need an SUV or 4 wheel drive. thanks though for all your input. __________________ Window tint, Clear bra, 1 7/8 Headers with Hi-flow cats, ADM Performance-CAI, Slotted/Drilled Rotors with Ceramic carbon fiber pads. Painted Calipers, Drag wheels, Outlaw Catback Quad tips, CFD Shifter with Leather boot upgrade, LSA Supercharger, AEM AFR Gauge

07-30-2016, 12:03 AM	#28
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	all wheel drive __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

07-28-2016, 11:44 AM	#18
jeff657756 Drives: 2014 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 660	My daily is an 04 grand prix. Has 120k miles and I love it. Only problem I have had is the power steering.

07-28-2016, 04:50 PM	#21
Flotek Drives: 2015 RS camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pa Posts: 187	I use a newer Avalanche as my dd . Love it reliable powerful versatile good on fuel

07-28-2016, 05:53 PM	#22
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	I have an 04 Grand Prix and I still love that car, It has about 142k with no issues, Original tranny, engine etc.

07-28-2016, 07:04 PM	#23
prod Drives: HHR Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: GTA ON CA Posts: 451	Get an HHR. Cheap, slow, full of rattles, ugly, needs regular repair, but lots of cargo room under the hatch. Total opposite of the camaro.

07-29-2016, 07:41 AM	#26
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	Get a Toyota Camry or Lexus ES300 or similar, those cars go 300k miles easy and can be had for a few thousand dollars. They are good in the snow too.

07-29-2016, 09:22 PM	#27
prod Drives: HHR Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: GTA ON CA Posts: 451	My winter car is a 1997 cavalier, power steering needs to be topped up every year, other than that its been problem free for the last 20yrs. And if it does break down, just leave it roadside and buy another one, dirt cheap.