KA-T_240;204057 wrote:
My jeep tows just fine. I have driven a number of newer grand prix, and a G6 GTP which was an amazing car after I realized the owner wasn't a good driver and drove it myself.
Let me bring my 5th wheel by then, we'll giver a try.
Everything has a purpose, there is no one vehicle does everything.
KA-T_240;204054 wrote:
What cars are in the same class as a GXP? Implala/buicks/300c/chargers? I used to have a modded 95GP that was going to get a L67 swap. Even if I did some basic suspension mods, it would handle nowhere near what my stock S13 240sx with 120k on stuck suspension did.I have a feeling there is a link to this thread on club GXP. I would get a gtp as a DD, but jeeps own pontiacs in the winter, and i would spend to much $$$ on parts.
'95 was 2 generations ago, soon to be 3 gens with the new G8. I guess adding "class" was a bad idea when talking about the handling of the GXP. There is room for improvement on anything, but in stock form, the handling of the GXP will greatly outperform the needs of 99.9% of the people who will ever drive one. I wouldn't by a GP for heavy snow areas, just like I wouldn't buy a Jeep for heavy towing. Everything has a purpose, no vehicle is going to be the best at everything.
I'm not getting into the bashing here, I just wanted to add some Grand Prix/w-body FACTS based on the modding I've done over the past 6 years.
Most people don't mod base GP's, Some do GT's and most start with the SC'd GTP (for obvious reasons) I choose the GP because I like the styling and I have a family of 4.
I ran 14.6 stock in my GTP (slowest was a 14.8)
I ran 14.8 with 75 shot NOS in my GT
I have not had the GXP to the track but 13.7 passes have been repeated on stock setups.
I ran 13.96 for under $500 in my GTP w/stock tune.
I would put the GXP's stock handling up against any other stock setup in it's class. If you ever get a chance to drive a GXP, do it.
Money is a big factor in building a w-body car. The trans is weak in stock form, but all parts needed to make it sub 10's capable are available to the public.
My GTP currently dynoed 493whp on a 100,000mi stock 3800 block. The current setup is IC'd T67 Turbo @18psi.