1973 Pontiac Catalina Coupe review from North America
"My First car and Beefiest car!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to get exhaust custom bent but orange peelers were a nice enhancement.
Transmission coolant line rubbed against frame and caused leakage which overheated and blew transmission.
Air Conditioning was shot before I got it.
Rear differential made loud humming sound like a dump truck.
General comments?
This vehical was a tank. I mean I could literally mount a 50mm gun to the roof of this baby and take out 1000 Saddam loyalist a day. So roomy you could stretch legs all the way out and would not touch front floorboard. I drove the heck out of this car and gave it a proper burial when it finally left me. The next day I went and bought a New 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. That's how impressed I was with Pontiac. Big Trade off with power going to a 4 cylinder, but I expected that obviously. I really miss that car!!!
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| A tough car with no end in sight |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1988 |
| Engine and transmission | 400 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd February, 2004 |