1986 Pontiac 6000 STE review from North America
"Hate to love it, Love to hate it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car started to die periodically when it was in motion around 132000 miles. It has stopped now, but cost a lot to fix.
Thermostat failed to warm up engine around 132000 miles.
Front Passenger door lock does not work with the rest of locks when you unlock the doors (must be unlocked with key from the out side or just unlocked from the inside) happened around 133000 miles.
Front Passenger window fell out of tracks around 135000 miles.
Both Visors broke around 136000 miles.
Rear Passenger window fell out of tracks around 137000 miles.
Rear Driver side door handle does not work, must be opened from the inside. Happened around 137000 miles.
Radiator cracked around 137500 miles.
Radiator sensor works periodically.
General comments?
Even though all of this stuff has gone wrong with it, I still love it. And I probably won't sell it ever. Even though I say that I will.
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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 | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Fuel Injection Automatic Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 138900 miles |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2002 |