1989 Pontiac 6000 STE AWD review from North America
"A worthwhile restoration project"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Teves II hydraulic control.
4 calipers.
4 struts.
Tape transport.
Exhaust system with 40 series Flowmaster.
Hi-flow cat.
General comments?
Read an article in C/D years back about this vehicle, too specialized and too expensive I thought, but without doubt a future collectible.
Ahead of its time.
I never forgot about this vehicle. One day I saw one in a parking lot, and left a note asking if it was for sale. The owner contacted me, told me the brake system was giving him major headaches, and agreed to sell it to me. It was now finished serving duty as a salesman's cross-country transport. As an added benefit, I received the complete maintenance record from when the car was new.
At the time I considered this an extremely rare find. I found out from the local Pontiac dealer that only 1700 were built between 88-90.
The Teves II ABS is a nightmare of complexity.
Any parts unique to AWD require diligent searching.
The vehicle is one of a handful with a 3.1L premium burning engine.
In my travels I have seen only two, one in Belle Plaine, MN, and one in Des Plaines. IL.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 HO Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 141470 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143880 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th February, 2001 |