1994 Pontiac Grand Am GT review from North America
"Great starter car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First thing is a common problem with this type of car; the windows fall off the track and roll down like lambo doors, but I fixed this myself.
Then at around 170,000 miles the heater core broke, costing an arm and a leg.
Around 175,000 miles my upper radiator hose split (most likely because of my lead foot) and normal wear and tear. This was only a $16.00 fix.
The latest problem happened when a friend got out of the back. He rubbed the railing and the cover broke off.
General comments?
The car handles great and quick if well maintained.
The cabin is welcoming, but with a few snags: the ash-tray / cup holder makes me mad -- I just use it to hold change. But it was only when I read the manual that I found the secret cup holders on the passenger side that open with a push of a button that's out of sight. But the car is very comfortable from the seats to the leg space.
Some would say that's a lot of problems for a car, but the car has over 150,000 miles and is over a decade old.
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| Not much of a deal |
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| A really great driving machine, wouldn't trade it for the world despite being temperamental. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150082 miles |
| Most recent distance | 180002 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2007 |