I am looking into getting a 7th gen Grand Prix for my fiance as her daily driver. Just wanted some input on the 5.3l V8 engine in some of those cars? I know they are the same engine that is in the 7th gen Monte's and hoping that some of you 7th gen owners can give me a little advice. I haven't spent much time researching info on those engines as both my '97 Grand Prix and my Monte have the 3.8l engine. Pro/Cons, known issues, etc would be great in helping us make a desicion on getting one of these cars.

There are a couple '06 GXPs near me that I am planning to check out this week sometime. Both have about 150000km on them, think thats about 80000miles.

Thanks

 

You are familiar with the 4t65e-hd transmission and its issues right? They are apparent on this car too.

 

there's also the burning oil issue that i've read about on here

 

disable the DOD... no more burning oil issue...