1988 Pontiac 6000 LE review from North America
"Great car, very reliable, rugged, built for the long haul"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rack and pinion at 223,000km.
Head gasket slowly died (over 3 yrs)
Replaced motor after gasket leaked coolant.
Replaced springs and struts at 252,000km.
New front drive axles at 230,000km.
New rad at 265,000km.
Power steering pump at 261,000km.
Ignition module at 262,500.
Motor and tyranny mounts at 250,000.
General comments?
Great car, starts every time..
Very reliable.
Good on gas.
Comfortable.
Nice ride, cozy.
Cheap on insurance.
18yrs old and going strong.
What else can I say it's GREAT.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L V6 MFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 287000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Caprice |
| Date of Entry | 22nd March, 2006 |

