I purchased my 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix used with 45,000 miles on it. Eight years later, the car has 130,000 miles on it, and it still runs great. The engine is quiet, and the ride has always been quite comfortable, no matter the distance. One downside is that the fuel economy at around 17 MPG city and 28 MPG highway is just so-so. Additionally, there are some performance limitations; the vehicle slides a little bit in the snow.

Bought it from my mother shortly after she bought it since she got a new car, and we've rarely had to take it in to the shop since we got it. Runs wonderfully, little issues with it in the large amount of time we've had it. AC has conked out, though may just need to be recharged, an the ABS tends to really jolt the car a bit if slowing down more quickly than average from fast speed, particularly on the highway. Also, the front bumper can scrape on curbs, have discovered that many times. Beyond that, very smooth running.

I really enjoy having my Grand Prix. I've always loved the way the look and their performance specs. When I got it I was not surprised. It was comfortable, pretty roomy, and looked good to be 10 years old. I love my car, but like many other GM vehicles, especially those in the Pontiac brand, they have to be kept up, and require a lot of maintenance. This being my second GM car owned, and the 5th in the family, I can easily tell how the previous owners cared for the car, and I got a bad one.