Posting this in the Pontiac and Mercedes reddit to hear from both sides.They’re both around the same price point, I’d like honest opinions on reliability, cost to repair, etc.
The Mercedes has more badge appeal, and more power, but the Grand Prix is more “exclusive”. Just want to see before I make a purchase, open to alternatives for both cars as well.
I’ve driven a C32 and owned an 01 GTP. I can tell you this: the C32 is definitely the better car to drive. And by a very, very long shot. The GTP, however, will be far easier to extract power from, be more reliable, parts will be WAY cheaper and easier to find, and it will most likely be far easier to work on. I can’t say that with certainty, as I’ve never worked on a C32, but the GTP is where i really started to learn how to work on stuff and mod cars (and even tune them). Haven’t modded a car since though lol
Thats why I’m torn. C32 is a nicer car but the maintenance, repairs, etc gonna kill me. Premium gas too.
The GTP also requires premium, thanks to forced induction. Otherwise it knocks.