1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 review from North America
"Excellent all around car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Put 25,000 miles on since bought with very few problems.
Replaced front brakes (pads only, & turned the rotors) once so far - rear brakes are A-OK, factory original at 55K (estimated 95% use left!).
Dealer replaced window regulator (covered by additional insurance bought with the car).
Dealer replaced the fan control unit for the heater/AC (again, covered).
Replaced accessory belt ($180) at 55K.
General comments?
Great car - good feel on the road, both city and highway.
Handles like a champ.
Don't like the automatic shift points - want a manual!
Brakes DEFINITELY good enough (these other reviewers need to have their brakes serviced!).
Interior comfortable and adequate - seats folding down a big plus - can fit amazing amounts of stuff in it for a 2 door!
Inexpensive to repair (go GM!).
Would definitely buy another Pontiac - was unsure of buying a "cheap" American car, but it's worth it 110% - great first car, fun to drive, comfortable, cheap to maintain. I love it!
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| This car was good for the first 100,000 miles, but after that it should have been pushed off a cliff |
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| Worthless, Unreliable, and Poorly Built |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L V-6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 325e |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2001 |