1986 Pontiac 6000 LE review from North America
"Reliable transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very dependable car if you keep up on the maintenance. I have only been stranded twice since 1993 because of timing gear malfunctions.
Timing gear went bad in Fall 1998 and during Summer 2001. To replace the timing gear you have to pull the engine out which is a pretty substantial job.
General comments?
The 4 cylinder engine doesn't supply much power, but it is economical on gas.
Rides pretty smooth if the roads are good.
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| Good solid value |
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| For $20 you can't lose |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 liter 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 93000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 216200 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2001 |