2004 Prix WHAT IS THAT!

[JJUBECK]

here here...........I don't know who you are but I like your point of view

[capcity GTP]

My Name is Danny. I live in Ottawa, Canada. I just gave up my leased 2001 Intrepid R/T and leased an 04 GTP Comp G, fully loaded (no XM in Canada), Galaxy Silver.
I was active on the dodgeintrepid.net forum and now, the GP forums.
Love my car as does everyone who sees it.
Thanks for the response.

Danny

[kilroypr]

Originally Posted by capcity GTP

First time poster (and reader). Hi. Name's Danny. Leased 01 Intrepid R/T and now 04 GTP Comp G, loaded.
Unbelievable, your comments. Firstly, I am 6'4" and have no problems with headroom in the front, even with the sunroof closed. Yea, the back seat is iffy but who cares? I also have a Liberty for back seat passengers. Plenty of headroom in that but handling sux BIG time.
A manual tranny is what you want? May I suggest the Taur-ass, or the 300M, Concorde, Intrepid, Magnum or 300C, Impala, Monte Carlo, Regal, Century? Oh yea, you're right. They all don't offer maanuals either. I suppose the buying public prefers autos. Maybe a Porsche with a manual would suit you well, or a Ferrari. Too pricey? Maybe a Focus, Camry, Accord or better yet, an Echo? Well, auto or manual, I'll blow you away hands down with my auto S/C GTP.
Get use to the rear end styling because that's all of what you are going to see of the GTP. I like the looks. Looks a bit euro, yet American. Sharp angles on the sides.
Taptronic? Neat feature. A 5 speed would be nice but not there. You can also find this feature in Porsche and Ferrari. I forgot...too pricey for most of us.
As far as the interior controls are concerned, I cannot see the cockpit of a 747 because I'm not the pilot. The command of the car is dedicated to the driver, not the passenger, therefore the center is angled towards the driver. You can have 1 driver and 0 passengers but not 0 driver and 3 passengers.. It is there for the ease of use and vision for the driver, not the passenger so let your fiance listen to the radio, not look at it.
Anyhow, I said my piece. Not too diss anyone. New on board. Like friends. not enemies. My feelings I guess but it IS a good looking car with lots of features, handling, speed, braking and sorts. Interior is fine, save the back seat. Find another car in its class that beats it, I'll listen. Also consider lease rates/pricing.
Anyone who owns one (EDMUNDS.com) will tell you they love it, honestly, not the made up love-ins re Toyota Echo/Corolla/Camry and sorts.


Danny

I drive a 98 and love the looks better. But the way you put it here about the 04 it is awesome.

[jeffs_GTP_sleeper]

Yes the new 2004 GTP Comp G is awesome.

1. It is bumpy.
2. The rear seat problem has been fixed they are now making them with more padding.


Here are three 04s that I think look great(one is mine):

[capcity GTP]

Don't remeber seeing those wheels (bottom pic) as an option on the Comp G.

Sometimes one has to sacrafice ride for extreme handling. Better handling usually means stiffer ride.

Danny

[fast98gtp]

04' gp = f*** ugly beaver. from the side the car looks bigger and bubblier(if that's a word). i cant remember if it was motor trend or car & driver that tested it(may be a pontiac magazine)...it's no quicker than an older gtp. it may have 20 exta horses but it's heavier. pros--nice interior and cool exhaust tips. im not meaning to offend anyone that has one or likes it, but the 97-03's are the best looking. id drive my 98 gtp till the wheels fell off before i bought a new one

[jeffs_GTP_sleeper]

OK fast98gtp that was a little harsh.

Here is another pic, how can you think this looks bad?

[capcity GTP]

Jeff,

Do u have the 5 or 10 spoke wheels? If you have the 5, they look great. On my galaxy silver, I prefer the 10 spoke, but yours are nice.

As for fast98gtp, we are still in the same family. Designs change and thats life. Is one year better than another, I don't think so. If you were buying a GTP today and not a few years ago, you would like the 04, guaranteed. All the GTPs are nice with different character and features. We have enough outsiders dissing our cars and we should not compare, only support, each others GTPs, regardless of year.
On the Intrepid sight, nobody bashed the older Intrepids nor did they diss the second gens.

My opinion, thats all!

Danny
04 Galaxy Silver GTP Comp G, with all the trimmings
Ottawa, Canada
Damn, its cold!

[Sgt 007]

Now capacity GTP, you condemn fast98's opinion, and in the same breath, give one of your own. That's a little hypocritical... isn't it? In fast98's post, he listed pros and cons, so it wasn't all negative. That's what forums are for - opinions/advice. You are right about us being in the same Pontiac family. Remember he IS a GTP owner, and honest criticism is what we all want. It helps us improve. Besides, it's not like he is a RX8 owner telling us that 'God drives a rotary' or some crap like that. As long as no one is disrespected or threatened, we should welcome all GP owners' opinions. If you are still upset by opinions of your car, perhaps you should detatch yourself from your car a little and avoid forums altogether.

That's MY opinion.

[capcity GTP]

I'm not the one who said "04 gp=f*** ugly beaver, blah, blah, blah.

All I'm saying is you NEVER heard 95intrepid f***ugly beaver on the Intrepid site. Everyone has a right to their opinion however I do not believe that me or any other 04 owners or any GP owners for that matter wants to hear from someone who cries out 04GTP=f***ugly beaver regardless of the fact that he is a GP owner. Who is doing the contradictions here? And I am sure that JeffsGTP Sleeper would agree.
Nor do I see any contradiction in my post. Actually, I believe I was very diplomatic and didn't say anything that would offend anybody's GP
Again, my opinion.

Danny

[94gpse]

At first I didn't like the 04' grand prix but they are starting to grow on me. I do agree that the now "old" 1997-2003 grand prix was a much better looking car.

[kilroypr]

Well, the 1997-2003 car has that really nasty attitude looks. The later 04 look nice but is humblier on it's looks. The 260hp are welcome and from what I read on other sites handling has gotten better. But as someone said on this post we are a family that has been already trashed by a lot of outsiders. I would rader have a 04 GTP Comp G than a 350Z(No offense to Nissan what so ever) but I love American Built Automobiles better because I am american and I am proud of what we can build. There are better and worst cars out there than what I drive but I love GM, Ford, Crhysler better over whatever out there comes this way. Is just because fellow americans inspired to bring all these product to life and I really respect that. Thanks...

[fast98gtp]

guys, im sorry about what i said. i didnt think about it. i definately went way overboard with that one. i was stupid to make remarks like that. i offended people that i shouldnt have. i didnt intend to. we are gp owners(same family) and i shouldnt say shit like that.. i should defend gp'ers, not offend them

again..im sorry for starting this.