1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE review from North America
"As good an investment as an automobile can be"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The spring on the gas filler door broke at 80,000 miles.
The strut cartridges needed to be replaced before the car hit 100,000 miles.
The coolant sensor shorted out at 70,000 miles.
I've experienced a few minor computer problems in addition to the above.
General comments?
The car rides very nicely for an American fleet car.
The vehicle exhibits horrible brake fade after being driven for more than 20 minutes.
The bucket seats are comfortable, yet they seem to be deteriorating rapidly.
The original paint job seems very durable and high quality.
The car accelerates nicely on a linear curve.
The car has been maintained according to manufacturer specs, however it needs to be warmed up before driven in the winter or it lacks power.
The fuel injectors rattle on cold starts, this problem is specific to the model.
The car handled/accelerated (160 horsepower) aptly when it was new, but newer cars leave it longing for power.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 SEFI Code M Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Celebrity |
| Date of Entry | 17th October, 2001 |