1988 Pontiac Grand Prix LE 2 door review from North America
"Good driving vehicle if no problem parts used"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Paint peeling since 1997.
Brake front / rear replaced (4x) 1994, 95 ,97 ,00. Rear slider seized.
Strut replaced 1997.
Ignition module replaced 1996.
EGR replaced 1995 - engine start & stop.
Automatic antenna failed 1993.
Engine seized 1997 - replaced (79K miles).
MAF sensor failed 1995 - engine flutter.
Alternator died 1994, 2000.
Battery replaced 1994, 1999.
Headliner replaced 1998.
Water pump replaced 1995 - grinding sound.
Thermalstat replaced 1996.
Meter - idiot light turns on/off occasionally. Since 1997.. annoying.
Have a few oil leaks. Clicking sound when engine hot.
General comments?
Overall, the quality of components used in the car is low. At 12 years old, the car is still in decent condition, good ride and handling. It doesn't like queuing in line, but likes the highway.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 37000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84500 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Truck |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 2000 |