Crashed my Grand Prix, now looking at a Magnum R/T

**jj87** · 06-29-2008, 09:23 PM

Hello all, My name is JJ and this seems to be a pretty awesome furom from what I can see so far!

Exactly three weeks ago I crashed my 06 Pontiac Grand Prix, supercharged with a few mods. The car appears to be totaled, so i'm just waiting for a check. In the mean time I have a pretty slow g6 rental (4 banger).

So mean while i've been test driving cars and I have it down to two cars. It's either a Magnum R/T or another Grand Prix, except this time the V8 GXP. I've always loved the R/T so now i'm thinking it'll happen. Before I make a decision, I thought I would ask a few things...?

Is there a certian year to aviod....?

Any stock 1/4 times....PLease!!!?

And i'm just alittle curious how these rods take the simplest mods (exhaust, intake, tune.)

**CrAzYMoPaRGuY** · 06-29-2008, 10:41 PM

Howdy!

Very low 14s are attainable from a stock R/T, the best bang for the buck performance mod would be the Diablo Predator.

Welcome in!

**marksw59** · 06-30-2008, 10:14 AM

I too drove a 96 Gran Prix until it was just falling apart around me. My 05 Magnum RT is the best car overall I have yet owned. You can probably find a good deal on an loaded 07 by now, if you are patient. I would suggest trying to find one with option groups I & II though, and If you were to find an 08 at a reasonable price, the MyGig radio and Nav will work in it if it's not already present. What ever you come up with you will enjoy it, believe me. Good luck!

**bandaid** · 06-30-2008, 11:25 AM

Welcome from Edmonton Alberta. Usually I avoid the first year of any new vehicle, let them get the bugs out. There are a few changes to the 08 that means some accessories (05 - 07) won't fit. LX's are easy to mod and lots of after market parts for them. Needless to say , that on the LX forums we will recommend a Maggie! Happy hunting

**viper3ez** · 06-30-2008, 06:17 PM

welcome from maryland.

stock RT on heavy 22"s got me 14.5 time on the track.

now that u mention it. i want a SRT so i am willing to let go of my RT so i can grab one of the MSRTs on here.

pm me if interested.

**Capt Bly** · 06-30-2008, 06:35 PM

Welcome aboard from Miami!

**formerice** · 06-30-2008, 07:43 PM

I don't think there was any year to avoid, mine was built in 04 and its been a great car! Actually the best bang for the buck mod is= Nitrous. A 100 hp shot will wake her right up!