1989 Pontiac Grand Am LE review from North America
"Sweet car, but starting to cost a lot to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blew a seal on the water pump housing.
Replaced the muffler.
Counter balance for the crankshaft blew. Replaced with U-Pull-It part.
Slippage in the timing gears. Not fixed.
Steering pump broke. Replaced with U-Pull-It part.
Fuel injector is starting to gum up.
Major pain chipping and peeling, and is starting to rust.
Exhaust gas re-circulation valve stopped working. Replaced with factory GM part.
General comments?
This is my first car & I love it.
It handles like a dream.
I have taken it off road 4x4 & I beat the other truck I went up against.
Handles beautifully in the snow with just studded tires. Out performed most trucks going up mountains.
Lots of power.
Fairly good gas mileage.
Quick off the line.
Awesome car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L fuel injected Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th August, 2001 |