1989 Pontiac Grand Prix review from North America
"Great performance but too many repairs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced all the following:
Brakes - replaced all the callipers and pads too many times to remember.
Alternator.
Ignition switch.
Door latch.
Transmission.
Starter.
Water pump.
Battery.
Fuel pump.
The little orange thing that shows what gear you are in broke off.
General comments?
The car was loaded, looks great except in the end the headliner was falling down, back seats were ripping, carpet on sides of the doors was starting to come off and the pinstriping was peeling.
Even with 131,000 miles the engine was sound. I finally got rid of her to buy a mini van. I just couldn't see myself spending another 200-300 dollars on brake repairs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 131000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2000 |