1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT review from North America
"Junk, never buy another one, a Pontiac is an experimental car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Let's see...
Bad intake gaskets replaced, $830.
Bad head gaskets, $1865.
Constant brake work rotors/pads calipers, totaling around $1400.
Transmission pressure valve, $589.
Annoying service vehicle soon lights, no way to keep them off!!!
Mechanics rebuilt the bottom end of the motor at 170K miles, because it spun a rod bearing and started knocking, replaced crank shaft and all bearings, $2150.
Motor turns over easy when cold, but once at running temperature, turns over hard, but always starts, undiagnosed. Alternator was checked several times, charging great. Battery replaced 2 times, starter replaced 2 times, still the problem persists.
Radio screen went blank one day, never came back on. Dealership wants $480 to replace the radio :-(
General comments?
This car looks great and very sporty, but is built very poor, and unless you are made of money, leave Pontiac's alone.
The seats are comfortable.
Some interior parts are falling off "CHEAP".
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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? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 HO Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 184000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2009 |