1985 Pontiac 6000 STE review from North America
"A high performance bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternators - many throughout the years. K code wrong on the car, one even caught fire.
Transmission- rebuilt in 1996 110,000 miles.
Engine short blocked at 50,000 miles.
Engine sensors and switches all have needed replacements.
Seats all deteriorated in front, back is in perfect shape.
General comments?
This car has been a one owner vehicle. Originally purchased on 17 Aug 1985 and still is running great. Pick up has slowed down over the years and parts are getting hard to acquire, but overall, it will be a very sad day when she finally goes.
I am working a complete restoration and it does cost. Keep it clean, I think that it will last another ten years.
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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 | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L V6/173 CID F/I W Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 243176 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Century |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2003 |