1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE review from North America

Hmmm... where to start.

The first thing that went wrong with the car was, it needed brake pads a week after I purchased the car.

Then over the course of 2 years now, since I have owned it, the following parts needed replacing:

1. Front Strut Cylinders

2. Front Strut Mounts

3. Rear Struts

4. 2 Sets of Front and Rear Brake Pads

5. Front and Rear Brake Rotors

6. Both mufflers

7. 2 Alternators

8. Battery

9. Intake Manifold Gasket

10. 1 Fuel Injector

11. Windshield Washer Pump

12. Driver Side Door Handle

13. 1 Fuel Line Splice Kit

14. 1 Set of tires (need to replace them again soon)

15. Need to replace soon, Directional Switch on steering column

16. 1 Ball Joint.

This doesn't include all the minor normal maintenance items that have been done, fixed, and/or replaced; IE:

oil changes, spark plugs, plug wires, air filters, wiper blades, fuel filter, etc.

The car's body style does look pretty good, and it was one of the reasons why I purchased the car.

Looks can be deceiving.

Although the car does perform well, when it is working properly.

I wouldn't purchase another Grand Prix again.

I understand that car parts do wear out, but I do believe this is extremely excessive.

With everything that has gone with this car, I ask myself all the time, "Why did I trade in my Jeep?"