1989 Pontiac 6000 SE review from North America
"If you want a bullet proof car, this is it!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 100k, O-ring (where the distributor shaft would have gone). Intake manifold seal leak, paint degradation, replaced oil sending unit.
At 125,000, air conditioning leak developed.
At 200,000, factory radio went on blink... Wouldn't hold a station.
At 290,000, flex lines, ball joints, gas tank thinned at the top (smell when filled) repainted car (new color, looks great), replaced oil sending unit.
At 300,000, original alternator replaced.
At 320,000, original water pump replaced.
At 340,000, original radiator and hoses replaced.
General comments?
The car doesn't owe me anything, I have a 1994 Nissan Maxima also (great car), but I prefer to drive this one... It has great feel and just keeps on running.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 71000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 347000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Cougar |
| Date of Entry | 1st February, 2001 |