1985 Pontiac 6000 LE review from North America
"One of the best value vehicles on the road today"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump.
Power steering pump.
Alternator.
Timing chain.
Inner tie rod end.
Ball joint.
Water pump.
Radiator.
Gas tank.
Ignition module.
Belts.
Hoses.
Water pump.
Tires.
Wheel cylinders.
Brake line.
CV boot.
Fuel leaks.
Starter.
Cooling fan.
Sub frame fell off but I patched it.
Oil pan.
Motor mounts.
Exhaust.
Choke.
Brake pads.
These are all the things I have fixed.
What I have not fixed are:
Rack and pinion.
Shocks.
Springs.
Windshield leaks.
A few wiring glitches.
General comments?
It may seem like a lot of work, but it's not. You just need a few simple skills to repair them. I have just about put 50,000 miles on a 600 dollar car, that has never left me stranded and has taken me on 3 road trips (2400 miles, 800 miles and 1100 miles) it's decent on gas and the parts are cheap. I love my six-grand.
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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 | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 carburated Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 154000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 197500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2000 |