1990 Pontiac 6000 LE review from North America
"Best bang-for-the-buck performance and comfort"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The bonding gave out on the front brake pads causing a minor rattle - only because of the age of the pads before I bought it.
Minor oil leak from the oil pump drive requiring an $.80 o-ring.
Small transmission fluid leak to be determined.
General comments?
It's not a rocket, but it pulls a consistent 17.0sec in the quarter - I have timeslips. It will be in the 16's.
Handling is decent, but should be better judging by the marginal smoothness.
I love the station wagon brake package on a lighter, nimbler car.
The 3.1 V6 isn't known for refinement, but will run well forever.
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| 1989 - 6000 STE AWD 3.1 MPFI V6 The greatest car ever built!!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Multiport FI V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Lumina |
| Date of Entry | 24th June, 2001 |