1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"A solid deal, with the V6"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bent rear axle could not be straightened, needed a full replacement.
Serpentine belt replaced at only 30,000 miles.
Eats oil occasionally.
Mysterious anti-freeze drip once (may have been caused by a loose cap).
General comments?
The car's best attribute is the engine. I drove both a QUAD 4 and the V6, and the V6 is smoother, faster, and much more quiet.
Started up with no trouble in below-freezing weather.
VERY comfortable and reliable on road trips. The car does not want to run out of gas at highway mileage, and runs just as good after a long days journey.
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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 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 OHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 22nd August, 2001 |