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1988 Pontiac Grand Prix LS review from North America

"Piece of junk"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Replaced brake pad at least every 6000 miles.

Driver side wheel fell off while driving. Was a bad ball joint.

Replaced all four calipers.

Slow.

Doesn't handle well.

Shocks and struts gone bad.

Passenger side window motor is broke and have tried to repair numerous times.

3 fuel injectors replaced.

Had to jimmy rig battery cables.

Alternator replaced at least 4 times.

Catalytic converter gone bad and teh exhaust is load as can be.

Turn signals only work if you hold them in the direction you want.

Cruise only works when it wants to.

Voltometer jumps around constantly.

Oil pressure gauge jumps around constantly.

Temperature gauge is broke.

Engine has become very sluggish.

Its not possible to change back spark plugs by yourself or do most things for that matter because of the way the "quality" engineers designed everything.

General comments?

I hate this car more than anything else. I don't know how people can say this is the best GM car ever or that this car handles like a sports car. Those people must not be driving the same kind of Grand Prix that I drive. Every time I fix the car, something else breaks. Every time I step on the gas, I get surprised/mad at how slow this car is. Here's my recommendation to anyone looking at this car: Do not buy this vehicle!

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
First year of ownership1998
Most recent year of ownership2003
Engine and transmission 2.8L Automatic
Performance marks 1/10
Reliability marks 0/10
Comfort marks 6/10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 0/10
Distance when acquired128000 miles
Most recent distance157000 miles
Date of Entry 11th June, 2003

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