2001 Pontiac Grand Prix SE review from North America
"Beautiful car, Mechanically challenged"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ticking sound coming from engine-35000.
Transmission-36000.
EGR valve-37300.
Headlamps flicker-38400.
Water pump-39600.
Windshield wipers stuck-40800.
General comments?
Don't let the looks of this car fool you. The Grand Prix is a beautiful piece of garbage. I thought that I was getting such a good deal. I bought the car from a local Pontiac dealer with only 33000 miles on it. Now I know why the previous owner had traded it in. The dealer has been o help whatsoever with this car. I traded in a Ford Taurus for this, a car that had very few issues, even with 160,000 miles.
The 3.1 Engine in this car is known to be troublesome. I found that out after I bought the car. The engine provides decent power, but don't expect to be thrown back in your seat. The transmission on this car is also problematic. Overall the car is comfortable, but the seats are a little stiff, especially after long trips. It returns decent gas mileage when its running right. I will never own another GM product.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taunus |
| Date of Entry | 23rd December, 2005 |