1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"Junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had this car for about 3 years now. I put on it 30,000 miles.
This car is terrible.
I have had the AC fixed 3 times.
Check engine lights always come on.
Motor mounter had to be changed.
Always leaking engine coolant, and a lot more that I can't remember.
General comments?
They wonder why US car manufacturers are doing bad? Because next time I am buying Japanese like my friends.
When they start making real good cars, I will buy American. For now Toyota and Honda are my choice.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2009 |