1995 Pontiac Grand Am GT Coupe review from North America
"Grand AM GT 3.1 V6 is an exciting car to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator went at 62k miles.
Power window regulator/motor replaced on the driver's side. $444.00 expense (always let the car warm up in icy weather before operating power windows). Use silicone or WD-40 around the rails every two weeks. Grand Am windows are heavy and the regulator can break easily.
New struts at 65k miles. They were replaced with Midas Gold (Gabriel) touring struts with lifetime warranty.
Mew brakes at 74,000 miles. Unfortunately GM brakes don't last long. I had them replaced at Midas with a lifetime warranty.
Original Goodyear Eagle RS/A tires were crappy. Firestone Forehawk SH-30 tires make all the difference on wet pavement.
General comments?
This car is an excellent balance between performance, economy and luxury. The 3000 pound car will do 0-60 in under 8 seconds and gets up to 32 miles/gallon on the highway. It's only 160 horsepower but acceleration will outperform similar cars with as much as 200 horses. At 70mph the tachometer loafs at 2000 rpm.
The handling is great, although a bit harsh on some road surfaces.
Visibility is excellent and the seats are comfy.
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| It has served impressively! |
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| A high maintenance subtle speed demon |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 SFI V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 54200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 74600 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Beretta |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2001 |