1989 Pontiac Grand Prix LE review from North America
"Great car for the mileage, and price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the computer at 185,000 miles.
$200.00.
Replaced the alternator at 200,000 miles.
$59.00.
All 3 Coil packs replaced at 210,000 miles.
$90.00.
Replaced all 4 struts at 245,000 miles.
$50.00 pr./Front $100.00 pr/Rear.
Replaced transmission at 245,000 miles.
$500.00 Transmission was used from a salvage yard, it cost $250.00, the seals, oils, and misc. pieces cost another $250.00.
Door handles are replaced every 2 years, due to stress failure.
$80.00 pr.
These are the prices of doing all the work on this vehicle my self. I have not paid a mechanic to do this work, you can expect to double the prices to have a mechanic do the work for you.
General comments?
I love this car, I have and will buy more Pontiac vehicles.
This is a very mechanic friendly car, most mechanical tasks are a breeze, and I am not a pro mechanic.
Great gas mileage.
Very comfortable seats, very adjustable.
Prices of parts are very reasonable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 MPI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 185000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 259000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2004 |